Retro Chill

Now here’s an oversized cable knit sweater that knows exactly what it is - a proper homage to retro varsity and throwback sports style without looking like you raided the grandkids’ wardrobe for a footy night. What jumps out immediately is that bold two-tone numeral on the front - “87”, straight from a vintage cricket jumper or maybe your dad’s old team kit. And there it is again, smaller and off-centre on the back for that authentic jersey flavour, as if you’re moonlighting as a star fullback and not just popping down to IGA.

The cable knit patterning and those subtle, diamond-stitched sleeves are delightfully unashamed about their intention - add some body, drop some nostalgia, keep things slouchy and casual. Some clever textural play means it doesn’t look plain, though, and that wide neck opening could definitely fit over even the most ambitious 80s perm.

It’s cut chunky, slouchy and ever-so-slightly boxy in all the right places so it wears oversized but still holds a bit of shape. Ribbed neckline, hem and cuffs keep things snug where you need them to - while everything else goes full comfort mode. It’s all made from soft polyacrylic yarn with a satisfyingly heavy drape. You can tell they were having fun with this one - all statement-wear but still practical enough to pass off as a classic cable knit for wintry weekends or actual loungewear. Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, wear with no regrets - just don’t get caught pretending to be any younger than ‘87!