Another gem from The Official Preppy Handbook is their breakdown of preppy sweaters. All of the classic pieces have their own unique place in our wardrobe. But the standout by far is the Irish fisherman pullover. Better known as the Clan Aran sweater.
"Must be hand knit in the Aran Isles. Heavy, cream-colored wool with distinctive raised patterns. Originally, each family had its own pattern, so when bodies of lost fisherman washed up on the shore they could be identified."
I love the utility aspect of the sweater and the story behind it. Something which looks so beautiful and luxurious has this incredibly tough and very real heritage.
The Pogues - Love You 'Till The End
Clan Aran Sweater link
Thats actually a myth about the patterns identifying washed up fishermen, created to give the sweaters a bit of 'back story' for townies and city dwellers.
But like Tony H Wilson said- "When you have to choose between truth and legend, ... I say choose the legend.”
Posted by: Glenn K | Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 05:33 AM
Couldn't they have thought of a less morbid myth?
www.openzedoor.blogspot.com
Posted by: Graham Hutson | Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 06:08 AM
"Couldn't they have thought of a less morbid myth?"
The Irish have always been a bit sentimental.
Posted by: Glenn K | Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 10:23 AM
The correct word used to describe the "sweater" in Ireland is actually an "Aran Jumper".
Posted by: Geoff | Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 01:17 PM
That "aran jumper" looks awfully similar to some stuff white people like...
http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/06/12/104-sweaters/
hehe
Posted by: willywonka | Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 03:39 PM
The best preppy sweater is still the Shaggy Dog sweater @ J Press. I have been wearing them for over 50 years.
Posted by: W. Vernon Trotter | Monday, February 15, 2010 at 03:44 PM
oh! its winter, the sweaters are so useful for those days! i really love them!!
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https://www.secure-payments-ireland.com/johnmolloy/acatalog/
This is where i bought one, they are pretty fantastic
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