What helps an item of clothing reach icon status? Oftentimes, it's the result of lore, whether it's fact or myth — and the Aran jumper, more commonly known as a fisherman sweater, has a lot of it.
Ireland has made a sizable impact on fashion, from contemporary designers like Simone Rocha to historic ones like Sybil Connolly. The Aran jumper is one of its proudest exports, though, claiming an important spot in knitwear's lineage. Its story begins in the late 1800s and extends into modern-day, reimagined by the likes of Jean Paul Gaultierand JW Anderson, embraced by celebrities ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Taylor Swift. It's a staple to many, but it also represents larger resource and manufacturingtrends felt in Ireland and beyond.
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