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Learning to Appreciate Argyle: Smart Turnout Argyle Jumpers

Sunday 29 November 2009

Photo: Smart Turnout
 
Most retailers have an Argyle or two in their collection, but I spotted these versions on a favoured retailer of mine, London based Smart Turnout. Having a soft spot for the Ivy/Trad look, my attention needless focused on the Black Watch Argyle, and I reckon for my first Argyle plunge they are just what I’ve been looking. They’re a good price, 100 pure wool and of reliable quality.
 
Smart Turnout is company I’ve mentioned a few times, and I just love the concept. Their range has increased considerably from Regimental, School and university stripped ties, belts, cufflinks and scarves. They’ve even exhibited at Pitti Uomo, the World famous, and rather prestigious, fashion trade show in Florence. At some point I will set up an interview with these guys.

I’m a bit of latecomer to the cause of the Argyle jumper. For years an item of clothing that appeared in declined, or rather favoured by those in decline, this was epitomised by the fall from grace of Pringle. Then in 2001 That company signed David Beckham as their poster boy. Being thus imbibed with youthful vigour and some street cred –if you care what footballers’ think that is- the company never looked back, and the Argyle experienced a renaissance.

There is much to be said for having a couple of Argyle jumpers in your armoury. The ability to layer your look shows both a confidence and an appreciation of aesthetics. Layering enables you to add colour, texture, depth, contrast, light and shade. In fact you should think of it as creating a sartorial landscape for the eye to roll over. And like real life landscapes, what makes something breathtaking is a matter of inspiring the minds eye -for we often perceive something before we actually see it.

However, when layering there is always the danger of simply placing blocks of colour next to each other, which can sometimes look ever so slightly drab, or too safe. An Argyle jumper under a jacket or Gillet helps break up this block effect, thereby enabling you to pull off a more sophisticated look and create your landscape.
 

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