I have one very similar in pattern to the top photo.  Handknit deal.  The tag said it was done by a lady named Jean France.  Interesting to know that sort of thing.  Haven't worn it in a long time.  Have to put it back into active service.

They do get pricey.  Got mine at a pretty reasonable price back in '93 at Pringle's factory store in Inverness.  I did a spring break trip to the UK.  While most of my classmates were swilling margaritas at Cancun foam parties, I was driving up the Great North Road in a blizzard.

Last edited by AQG (2009-12-17 09:31:06)

I've collected a bunch of Arans in a few different colors. They are perfect for the damp weather in the NW.
I pair them with jeans, cords, chinos, button downs and turtlenecks.

Last edited by Kingstonian (2009-12-17 11:54:37)

Don't Yanks pay an awful lot of money for knitwear ?

They seem to have no concept of an inexpensive wool jumper. Everything is top dollar.

^ I have a cask of that in bond on the island.

Last edited by Hard Bop Hank (2009-12-29 17:48:30)

^ Eeeek!

I remember buying one in the Irish shop in 1985 which was located quite close to the Burlington Arcade. My mention of being descended from Irish revolutionaries was not appreciated at the time. J Press has offered a handknit version for years. When I was at University in the mid 1970s they were important kit. Every kid who had traveled abroad brought one back and wore it with a down vest. An exotic look back then. I'm only 30 years behind the times when I wear the outfit.