From #sweaters to scarves, everyone loves knitwear, but these three designers are reinventing the wheel. Having collaborated with #MarcJacobs for his brand Heaven in 2022, Nong Rak is a name to know in nontraditional knitwear. The brands mohair caps, arm warmers, and bolero jackets draw the eye in with their stripey colorways and furry finishes, created using vintage yarns. A far cry from the typical garments of knitwear, pieces from A. Roege Hove boast sharp lines and entirely see-through knits crafted from monofilament. With policies in place like “no cut-and-sew” and reworking deadstock knitwear, the brand creates high-quality designs that are allies to both fashion lovers and the planet. After having been a part of the business of sweater-making for over 20 years, Saskia Dijkstra finally launched her own knitwear brand, Extreme Cashmere, in 2016. The sleek designs of Extreme Cashmere’s vests, skirts, and cardigans can join forces for a head-to-toe knit ensemble, but can just as easily fly solo.