Consider this your permission slip to wear the Christmas jumper your way this season. Gucci‘s crystal-embellished Fair Isle knit is a quietly statement-making piece—classic at first glance, artful up close—and it proves unexpectedly adaptable. Dress it up for late-December glamour, pare it back for Boxing Day errands, or let it anchor something velvet and louche for parties that stretch long past pudding. Three moods, one jumper, endless festive mileage.
Look 1: Glamour, dressed up
There is something undeniably satisfying about pairing a wintry knit with unabashed sparkle; the contrast feels modern rather than mischievous. Here, Gucci’s Fair Isle lands squarely in evening territory, grounded by a shimmering Dolce & Gabbana sequin skirt and a plush Valentino coat. Keep the accessories deliberately maximalist—a pair of bow-drop earrings and a crystal-studded headband—because December is not the month for restraint. Dior‘s sculptural heels and a dramatic Valentino pearl necklace add a final, jewelled punctuation mark.
Gucci Fair Isle jumper with embellishments, £1,750; Valentino coat, £11,200; Dolce & Gabbana sequin skirt, £1,700; Dior shoes, £1,450; Dolce & Gabbana headband, £1,150; Self Portrait earrings, £150; Valentino necklace, £2,690.
Look 2: Off duty
When the pace eases—between long lunches and late-night wrapping—the jumper earns its keep as an off-duty essential. Slip it under Louis Vuitton‘s enveloping blanket-scarf coat, add Loro Piana‘s herringbone trousers and loafers, and you have an outfit that telegraphs considered ease. A burgundy Saint Laurent shoulder bag brings a grown-up polish, while a Gucci chain necklace adds just enough shine to avoid feeling under-dressed—even if all you’re doing is a strategic dash to keep household custard reserves safely above crisis point.
Gucci Fair Isle jumper with embellishments, £1,750; Louis Vuitton blanket scarf coat, £5,250; Loro Piana herringbone trousers, £1,435; Loro Piana loafers, £735; Saint Laurent bag, £1,805; Gucci chain necklace, £520.
Look 3: Effortlessly elegant
For soirées that favour velvet over sequins—or conversation over carols—temper the jumper’s alpine charm with Temperley‘s deep-plum tailoring. The result is relaxed, elegant, and faintly reminiscent of an Old Hollywood fireside moment. Erdem‘s pearl-drop earrings introduce a glimmer of formality, while Fendi‘s sequin Baguette adds a playful counterpoint. Finish with Gucci’s feather-effect sandals, which bring a touch of theatre without upstaging the softness of the velvet.
Gucci Fair Isle jumper with embellishments, £1,750; Temperley velvet blazer, £700, and trousers, £450; Erdem earrings, £425; Fendi sequin Baguette bag, £4,300; Gucci embellished sandal, £2,390.
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