TOthe words christmas sweater the iconic scene from the film cannot but come to mind Bridget Jones’s Diary in which the usually staid and icy Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth, sports a pullover decorated with a reindeer. Unexpected and fun, that look entered the collective imagination within a very short time. Yes, because although not exactly beautiful, or at least extravagant, ironic and not particularly elegant, i Christmas Jumper, as they are called, make Christmas right away. In fact, they recall a festive atmosphere made of snow, family days and evenings around the fireplace. Thus it becomes impossible to resist the charm of the Christmas sweater.
Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day
Beyond pop culture, the Christmas cardigan hides a deeper meaning and a far more noble purpose. For the past seven years, in fact, Save the Children celebrate the Christmas Jumper Daywhich occurs this year Friday 9 December. For the occasion, the charity has joined forces with OVS extension for creating a cute and tender Christmas sweater, available from December 1st online and in the brand stores. Exceptional testimonial is Francesca Michielin, which is the spokesperson for the emergency involving thousands of boys and girls, in Italy and around the world, forced to live amidst armed conflicts and in situations of very serious poverty and malnutrition. Buying this pullover becomes a unique way to combine solidarity and fun.
The stars in a Christmas version
Not even Hollywood stars are immune to the allure of the Christmas sweater. Just look at the pictures they portray Miley Cyrus And Sophia Coppola in the classic and enveloping pullovers with snowflakes and reindeer (although for the American director Santa Claus has the face of Bill Murray). Demi Lovato choose a version croppedto perform on stage, while Camila Cabello makes the Christmas pajamas worthy of a red carpet thanks to the combination with silver boots. What if Beyoncé does not go unnoticed with the cardigan covered with balls and festoons, David Beckham opt for a sweater that also pays homage to the Spice Girls.
Beyoncé’s Christmas cardigan is over the top, decorated with colorful baubles and festoons (Photo by Robert Kamau/GC Images)
Among the celebrities there is no shortage of those who have made this symbol of the holidays an item to wear in everyday life, to bring a little lightness and joy into everyday life. This is the case with Jennifer garner, who chose a festive vest in shades of red, teamed with a simple white T-shirt and a pair of jeans. From her side, Mila Kunis does not give up the classic crew-neck sweater with Christmas decorations, discreet and minimal.
Jennifer Garner’s festive vest of choice around LA
The 2022 Christmas sweater
Also this year there is an embarrassment of choice in terms of pullovers for Christmas. The signed models OVS extension they are delicate and fun, with fir trees and snowflakes; Primark offers a striped version with a sequined tree, while VILA features a smiling snowman in the foreground. Pull & Bear And Kiabi keep it simple, wishing Merry Christmas, while for H&M And Trendyol the symbolic elements of December 25 come together in a colorful pattern.
To fully enjoy the holidays, a Christmas Jumper cannot be missing.
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