From Galway to LA. The Aran Sweater Goes Viral….Again!

Happy Monday Everyone! I’m interrupting our weekly Virtual Tour of Ireland (don’t worry, we’ll be back on the road on Friday!) to bring you news of the latest celebrity Aran fan. Last Friday, pop megastar Taylor Swift released her latest album, Folklore, recorded at her home in LA. The promo shots feature the singer in a roll neck Aran sweater.

Here at The Irish Store we have seen a very definite uplift in sales and searches in recent days for our roll neck styles. This is not surprising considering Taylor’s huge popularity and following. We experienced a similar surge in interest last December when Chris Evans appeared in an Aran sweater in the movie Knives Out

“The only thing I will say about knives out is that, upon seeing Chris Evans in a sweater, the girl next to me gasped and said very softly and tenderly, ‘Sweater.’ ” This was the tweet from film critic Anna Menta that went viral in December, attracting some 50.000 likes.

Before you can say “cable stitch”, Aran sweater only screenings of the movie were being organised and sellers of Aran sweaters everywhere couldn’t keep up with the demand including ourselves here at The Irish Store (thanks Chris Evans!). We even get a mention in an article in the New Yorker! Apparently, Chris took all his Aran sweaters home when the movie wrapped and even treated his dog, Dodger to his very own Aran!

Check out our Aran sweaters for your pooch at The Irish Store!

Aran Dog Coat

Aran Dog Coat-Small

It seems the appeal of the classic Aran sweater shows no sign of diminishing. Not bad for a sweater that began life on a remote island off the west of Ireland to keep fishermen protected from the elements.

Of course, Taylor & Chris are the latest in a long line of celebrities to don our iconic national sweater. Famous fans include Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Steve Mc Queen & Elvis Presley.

It’s safe to say that the Aran sweater has now become a fashion staple and wardrobe must-have. In 2017 it took its a rightful place in the Is Fashion Modern exhibition which ran at New York’s Museum of Modern Art.

Our Top Roll Neck Aran Sweater Picks 

Loving Taylor Swift’s Aran look? Check out our top roll neck styles at The Irish Store

1. Celtic Aran Turtle Neck Sweater

The traditional Aran sweater is beautifully re-imagined here in this stunning Irish sweater. The stitching is bold, with a beautifully crafted diamond pattern in the center and chunky cable stitching throughout. Luxuriously soft to wear with a high ribbed turtle neck for extra warmth.

2. Fisherman Turtleneck Sweater

Featuring classic Aran stitch designs with the lucky honeycomb in the main body, beautifully trimmed at the sides with the iconic Aran cable. Beautifully soft to wear, with a stylish ribbed turtle neck for added coziness.

3. The Comeragh Aran Sweater

The bold Aran stitch pattern and loose turtle neck make this Aran sweater for her really stand out from the rest. Beautifully crafted in Ireland from the softest merino wool in a choice of classic cream or rich army green.

Shop our collection of Aran sweaters with 10% off, use code: BLOG10!

Take care of yourselves and each other,

Slán go fóill!

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