24 Excellent Knits You Need to See From Zara, & Other Stories, and Arket

Is it just me or is the high street's selection of knitwear better this season than it's ever been? Barely a day goes by when I don't add another roll-neck or chunky cardigan to my digital basket. At this point, the only thing standing between me and a knitwear collection that spans two wardrobes is willpower. Still, that doesn't mean I can't live vicariously through you. 

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(Image credit: @clairewakeman)

Claire Wakeman wears a Zara jumper and matching shorts.

Below, I've assembled an edit of the best high-street knitwear I've come across this season. When I began my search, I was open-minded, but after spending several hours scrolling, I've concluded that the most impressive knitwear comes from one of three stores: & Other Stories, Arket, or Zara

From Zara's playful take on embroidery to & Other Stories's focus on collars and all the way to Arket's take on polished minimalism, scroll below to see the very best knitwear from the three affordable shopping hotspots. 

ARKET

ZARA

Next up, Autumn/Winter 2020 Trends: The New Fashion Looks You Need to Know

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.