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As an Irish lad, I have three Aran sweaters, a white, toaster oat and forest marl. All different patterns. The designs have meanings And different family names have different designs. They're the best and you can't fault the quality. Only jumpers that keep me warm during harsh Irish winters. 100% merino wool, thick and well built to last. Seriously people you can't go wrong. You'll buy one and want another and another. So worth the money. 👍🏼 🇮🇪
I've just bought one. I'm Scottish but mother is a Burke from Connacht. Purchased Burke Aran sweater. Beautiful and warm. Been looking at the Arthur Beale pullover as well.
so nice... I was with my kids in Ireland 3 weeks ago, and the main souvenir we bought were sweaters, Aran sweaters! right there in Kerry were our ancestors used to live before migrating to southern Southamerica. I wanted to buy my clan`s sweater but it was only available when ordering via e-commerce, so I ended buying a fisherman`s sweater, and for more formal dressing a cardigan. My kids bought also 2 different sweaters each, and of course scarfs, caps, etc, in order to show their increasingly assumed Celtic identity. I really like natural materials, and wool is here prominent since I do like sweaters, specially bulky ones (crew and turtleneck) that can make a good figure outdoors while fishing and hiking (after sweating and freezing inside Gore-Tex and polyester fleece for ages I am coming back to wool and waxed canvas). In Australia I got used to wearing lanolin-rich sweaters, and I ended liking the smell (which attracted some attention when I wore my Royal Navy turtleneck). Besides sheep wool I have used lama and alpaca wool a lot, in sweaters as well as in scarfs and also ponchos, but it is not easy to find well-knitted garments. I like the classic but also the ethnic designs (Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, Norway, Greenland, Bolivia, Peru, etc) And with a little more pocket-money I would surely want to try a fine Italian camel-wool greatcoat...
Anthony, The pattern on the Aran Sweater which is a Fisherman Sweater is to identify which fishing village the Fisherman is from incase the Fisherman body washed up on shore. Also the pattern would have meaning about his village, family and religion good luck as you say.
Brendan Daly Great comment and if you want to learn more about patterns check out the website, www.aransweatermarket.com/ I will cover Aran sweaters in more detail in the next month.
A couple of points. The itchiness of wool, this can't be avoided in some cases. Some wool suits for example. Specifically tweed suits. A real tweed suit trousers will be very itchy unless it's lined. I had a bespoke tweed suit made and while I was willing to go unlined or even half lined my tailor advised me to go fully lined. I did as he recommended and didn't regret it. Some traditional sweaters are made with the itchy wool. This is especially true with ones like the Aran or submariner (more of a British invention, adopted by the Germans because it's so practical, very warm and even a certain amount of water resistance). The genuine sweater is made with coarse wool, it's how you know you have the real deal. Incidentally, when it comes to favorite style, I wear merino V-necks with a coat and tie and when I don't have to wear a shirt during winter I wear the submariner style. I have several of them, mostly ecru but also navy, so I rotate them and wear them all through winter.
i had a very rare wool fishermans sweater from scotland it had blue diamond stitch mixed with the oat meal color. this one was very scratchy. i wanted to send it to a museum in scotland because it looked like something a high clansman wore. or a high king. it was like something i have never seen before. it was obviously a hand knitted garment.
Your videos are often reinforcing the idea of self esteem, I like that a lot. Because clothing is a cheap exchangeable good for many people. It's loosing its character. Like anything that you buy with the plan to throw it away sooner or later. But if you spend a reasonable amount of money for something, not only will you get good quality, but you will also build character in you wardrobe. Character is making hard decisions and stinking to them.
Tim Jagodzinski Thank Tim - I figure that's a core value more people can relate to than just buy buy buy.......I 'd like to think my kids will watch these as adults and be proud.
I really like the submariner style, I have no clue why. I've been wanting one for the past couple months and this video came at the right time so now all I have to do is wait for my sweater to come in. Thanks!
Great to see an Irish company reaching out like this, I personally love wool sweaters! Any chance of some tips on caring for wool sweaters, mainly piling?
Thanks so much Antonio! You uploaded this one at perfect timing! Maybe going to pick mine just now. :) Been watching your videos for a long time - keep up the good work! Cheers from Finland.
Thanks Antonio for recommending this great historic brand! I think they'll have a costumer for life! Great quality and super fair prices if maybe you settle with a discounted color
So as someone who knits, this is awesome! Hand knit wool sweaters are totally the best, and antonio you look great in one. I wish more guys would wear cable knit sweaters.
Hey Antonio. Great video again. As a Florida resident, I find the cotton sweaters perfect. There's only a couple of weeks a year I can even wear a sweater, but when I do, I need one that DOESN'T retain too much heat. Glad to know cotton sweaters aren't forbidden.
***** thank you! cotton is cheap, easy to maintain and wash, and resistant to wear, and easy to find. If made from a high quality cotton - they make excellent warm weather sweaters for the beach or a spring/fall evening. Read more here: www.realmenrealstyle.com/sweater-buying/
I’m a woman who watches a lot of your videos- I wish you would make videos for women too! Videos about fashion by men are matter-of-fact and simple. What if I would like to wear very classic women’s wear? Is there a channel for that?
wool is best all arans for me and i am from wisconsin as well, 2 fishermans and 2 cardigans front zips i am more than set for life in the sweater dept i love all 4 of them.
Thank you so much for adding those pictures and wearing the sweater. I love your videos and how you present yourself but a lot of them didn't have that component, you'd talk with the suit on and a white background about style but something would seem amiss. Well, good luck and thanks again.
Stanford Crane I agree - I've seen sweaters like this www.aransweatermarket.com/gents-knitwear/gents-sweaters/fish-ribbed-wool-turtleneck-sweater sell for $200+ in the states at 1/2 the build quality.....I love supporting a business that delivers!
GR8 vid./tutorial ! Agree w/your assessments, research, and overall encapsulation of topic! I, too, am a Wisconsinite; @ Manitowoc and DO appreciate the qualities/integrity of the Aran Sweater Market (direct). Ordered two Fisherman' Merino Ribbed Turtleneck Sweaters @ x30 days ago[1ea. White, 1ea. Blue]. Man! What a buy and what a pleasure! From waiting for ice-up to R now, they can't be beat(not to mention the compliments I get while Steelheading and gen. knocking around Wisco.). Again, terrific knowledge not to be missed. Thanx Bud.!
+Real Men Real Style Hey man. I got an alpaca sweater and it accidently got ripped a tad bit at the sleeve (It's a patrik ervell sweater) but I'd like to get it fixed if this would be possible. Do you have a clue if this is indeed possible?
+jodawgsup Just find a local yarn shop and take your injured sweater there. They'll likely either offer to fix it for you or they'll likely refer you to someone who does that time of work out of their home.
Purchased a sweater after seeing this video and as expected the sweater was of good quality which actually looks better than it does in pictures (I ordered a heavyweight aran sweater). The only downside is that because its a relatively small company, it does charge for delivery and returns need to be covered by yourself as well. I ordered the wrong size and it looks like I will need to spend around 50% of the actual sweater value on delivery charges.
I’m looking into getting the heavyweight merino wool Aran sweater too. Would you say they are soft and warm to wear? Is the wool irritating or itchy to your skin?
I don't know why people kept buying me sweaters as holiday gifts.The more i wear them the more get them ! Maybe people get the impression that i like sweaters alot.I'm no complaining,it's just that i kept getting sweaters for holiday gifts.Maybe my love ones are just trying to keep me warm.I'm outdoor alot and i like my weather cold and windy.....😁
I'm a big fan of the Shawl and Aran sweaters for more casual situations. I like the V-necks for the more formal. Definitely going to give others a go though.
Great video really appreciate your channel also in the Australian military we call our version of the marine jumper the wolly mammoth at least from my experiences
Beautiful sweaters, but where I live you could only wear them a couple days a year. Problem is most men's styles were developed in the British Isles or northern Europe (cold wet weather). If you live in a area that is warm or temperate, then the clothes are just too warm.
I live in South-East Queensland Australia, I recently bought a very nice formal looking thin V-neck which I'm certain I will get many many wears out of next winter. To me it seemed like the perfect way for me to keep warmer at uni on those colder mornings, without having to wear a larger jacket that I would have to lug around for the rest of the day after the sun came out.
Real Men Real Style I live in California. In my hometown it has snowed twice in the last 150 years. I will look into the cardigan. Thank you for the suggestion.
whisper012 Thank you for the input. My problems is I am one of those people who never gets cold, so I am always hot. PS - My condolences on the recent incident in Sidney. Stay strong.
gurney is what they use to wheel you into surgery. I think you were trying to say guernsey. The tips are very useful, though and so I gave you a thumbs up.
What do you think of sweaters with attached hoodies? Is it a bad style? I recently found myself that it's much better to spend a little bit more on clothing and get clothes that you love, instead of just getting cheaper alternatives. It boosts your confidence and makes everything more enjoyable.
Chuck As someone who knits, I would suggest only getting an alpaca sweater in a blend. Alpaca tends to stretch on it's own. It's okay if you know how to block a sweater, and do it often (blocking puts it back into shape and size), but if you don't, it'll eventually turn into a sweater-dress on you.
Hey Antonio, I'm 13 and I kind of want to dress a bit better so i was just wondering, what would be a nice, casual look, but just a bit better than the rest for a boy of my age? Oh, and your videos are great.
Very good points brought up in this video. I was out shopping for sweaters today actually and managed to snag one that I feel that I will enjoy. However, one of the things that concern me the most about wearing sweaters is the wool pilling from friction. I have a tendency to rub my arms against my pant legs when I sit or rest my arms on a table surface (both subjectively bad habits to have). Because I live in California, I only stock up on sweaters with a thinner weight. From my experience, thinner sweaters generally have shorter fibers that break loose and pill. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to prevent or remove pills? You should also consider creating a video on how to maintain and care for wool sweaters :)
Which size in sweaters from Aran Sweater do you wear? Their sweaters seem to be big-in-size. I usually wear suits/jackets in chest-size 40, and at Aran Sweater's webpage, that equals size S...
Hi Antonio! Your videos are great! However, I just noticed that your videos are always based on "premium" clothes. Can you do a video on more affordable fashion - Like H&M or Zara? Some of us can't really afford a $150 sweater... :-( Do something for college students/people in their 20's/early 30's who don't have a lot of money to spend... That would be great! :-)
XxHardcorexxGamerxX great to hear from you - regarding your question, here's my article over at Art of Manliness - www.artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/ Hope this helps!
As a suggestion, insert the sponsors at the middle or at the end of the video, after you have explained 'how to ...' or 'the benefits of..' , in that way it will look more like a useful example instead of a cheap commercial. I think this is a great channel but too many sponsors will ruin it.
Hi Antonio great video. Two questions: How possible/reasonable is it to have a sweater altered, specifically the sleeve length, by a tailor? Is there a style of sweater or a way to wear one over a french cuff dress shirt that looks good? Thanks
Hi Antonio, one question... What do you recommend for a location where the temperature is not that cold? Not necessarily tropical weather, but you wouldn't use a wool sweater, maybe something lighter. Thanks for your videos!
Adrian Rodriguez I would saycheck out the website,they have some lighter sweaters maybe they will fit for the not so cold wheather. Thanks for watching! www.aransweatermarket.com/gents-knitwear
I'm a huge fan of a nice cardigan, but I don't like cardigans with pockets. I don't like the way they drape on my body. Surprisingly a tough find. Any suggestions?
Drizzydid You’ll be able to figure out what colors look best depending on the season and your complexion. For colder seasons (fall and winter) you’ll want to stick with darker colors or earth tones. Read more here: www.realmenrealstyle.com/men-vneck-sweater/
I own a couple of Merino wool sweaters, both Black Brown, that seem to pill quite a bit. I only wore them a couple times. Can this be avoided, and how?
+CanisCanemEdit Wool sweaters do, however, require great care as they are very susceptible to damage from heat and rough handling, especially when wet (wool loses 30% of its strength when soaked). www.realmenrealstyle.com/washing-mens-sweaters/
Antonio, would you recommend the shirt's cuffs show from the sweater's, as they do with a jacket's? I find that in most of my sweaters the sleeves bunch up if I pull them up enough for the shirt to come out. By the way, I recently bought my first non-fully organic sweater (80% wool, 20% polyester) and I've got to say that I'm really pleased with it, regarding heat retention as well as the feel on the skin. Also, it was just 20 bucks. It was however from a reliable Italian wool refinery.
Antonio- I have a question for you regarding sweaters. Before the holidays hit I was wanting to get a new outfit for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I've always been a bigger guy but in this last year and a half to two years I've probably added on an extra 100Lbs and needed new clothes anyway. I have since abandoned the project for two reasons. 1. I want to loose the weight first because I don't want to buy new clothes just to buy new clothes again. So I'll stick with my jeans and t shirts for now. 2. When I was trying on sweaters (v neck and crew neck) with a nice casual button up shirt I was having problems. The shirt underneath would bunch up along my arms on my back, I couldn't get the collar straight, the buttons (since I'm a larger guy coming in around a short but stocky 300) would show through the sweater, and for some reason I was always getting this ridge line along the back of my shoulders running from one shoulder to the other. What am I doing wrong? How do you wear a sweater over a button up and feel comfortable? Are there tricks to this or am I just a fool? HELP!!! This might make a good How To video for us newbies out there. -Adam
+newbler , hey Adam I just saw your comment and I had the same problem as you do have (I'm 6'2" 360lbs 65" chest 50" belly ) .. The best way I found to get rid of all the problems I went trough with clothing : is to get them tailored it will cost you like 15-20$ and it's totally worth it , use a V-neck sweater to clear your throat area it will help to look tinner and add a virtual V shape to your body type , or just throw on a suit jacket (or sport coat) with jeans to look great , and dont forget to use a large tie ( 3 1/2 to 4 inch tie ) if youre a large guy like me you'll 5 times larger than you really are and if you're fat .. you'll look 450lbs ...
Marc Parenteau Thanks for the tips Marc. I just may have to look into tailoring. Everything at a department store is so square that they just don't fit good around a round body. Which brings to mind many jokes about round pegs and square hole. lol. There are a couple tailor shops around where I live but I don't know if they do shirts and/or sweaters. Also the price is always a factor. I was already cringing at the 20 sweaters at JCP. The one good thing that I see with what Antonio and even Alpha M is advocating wearing is that they are "timeless" pieces. So even if it takes me 3 or so years to get just a good winter collection going they should be good 20 years from now.
+newbler If the price is a big factor to you , go take a look at the big and tall department at walmart , a 20 bucks fitted clothes looks a lot more better than a baggy expensive one! If you wear mostly 3XL go for a 4-5XL and get it completely tailored , you'll look killer for aroud 30 bucks every . Keep on watching Antonio's and Aaron's channels , they're the best in style-grooming-fashion advising on the whole internet so far.
Marc Parenteau Trust me, I'm going to keep watching and appreciating their channels. I wish more men did. I hate waking to a department store and seeing the men's section only taking 1/4 or even less of the store. It is such a trope that women are the only gender that desires to look nice. It is almost like modern society is saying that women have to look nice and men just have to refrain from grunting. For instance, I've always been one to have many types of shoes. Shoes for running, hiking, working, yard work, dirty work, every day and so on. But I've got a friend who's always gotten on to me about that. He's said many a time that guys should have only two pair of shoes. Work and nice. That's pretty much what guys like us are up against. So I think I'll be going to a tailor shop after the holidays. When you went did you just let the tailor know you were upgrading your wardrobe and he/she was willing to help? Also, Happy Holidays!
