When did fungus get so darn cute? This cardigan features hand sculpted and painted mushrooms from Super Mario Bros and a hand sewn applique. It’s chic, it’s subtle, and one of those pieces that’s good for a convention or the office. It’s definitely on my want-a-lot list!
Product Page ($49.50 via So Geek Chic)
If you love retro cartoons and knit sweaters, Entertainment Earth is offering this TMNT example which is slated for release in June. If you’re living in the northern hemisphere, that means you’ll have to stain it with the sweat of impatience or wait 3 or 4 additional months before you can wear it comfortably.
Product Page: ($40)
Geeky t-shirts sadly aren’t appropriate for every situation. Even when they’re paired with blazers, they aren’t always right. Threadless is here to help with a Select collection. This LIFE cardigan is snazzy but still allows you to wave your geeky flag. Perfect.
Product Page ($44 via So Geek Chic)
Ugly Christmas sweater parties are a lot of fun around the holidays, and if you can rig up a sweater that poops your victory is assured.
Check out the sweater in action after the break.
We’ve talked about various versions of The Dude’s iconic sweater over the years, but this appears to be the most accurate and most affordable replica to date. Just the thing to keep you warm this winter. From the product page:
Inspired by the Cowichan knits of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, this super-warm densely-knit sweater features a ribbed shawl collar, durable antique brass zip-front closure, and Fair Isle detailing. Composed of a bulky-weight lambswool blend yarn, with nylon added for comfort and ease of care. Weighs in at over 3.5 lbs for size large.
Product Page ($200)
Googly eyes cat sweater is watching you. It’s peering into your very soul…judging you…making you do things. You want googly eyes cat sweater.
Product Page ($78 via Doobybrain)
These R2-D2 sweaters from Etsy seller EricaKnit are custom made from 100% merino wool to your specifications. Though for $450 a pop, I would have expected a suit of armor made out of the real Artoo.
Product Page ($450 via Craft)
The actual sweater worn by Jeff Bridges aka “The Dude” in the film The Big Lebowski has gone up for auction online, and the bidding has been fierce. It’s already up to $11,000 with two days left to bid.
If that’s too rich for your blood, you can still score the vintage ’70s Pendleton sweater if you know where to look. An original version is currently being sold on eBay for $500.
Pendleton has also released a new cardigan based on the design of The Dude sweater for $188.
Auction Page ($11000+ via TIFR)
What woman wouldn’t kill to wear this magnificent knitted companion cube sweater? Just get your boyfriend to wear this Portal hoodie and you’ve got a whole cosplay thing going.
Unfortunately, this is a one-off design that took 10 days to knit.
