2021 is all about sustainable, long-lasting fashion, hence we’re seeing wearable thick and chunky cardigans hitting the catwalk in 2021. Refinery 29 has predicted the chunky cardigan will be a phenomenon this year, with an increase of celebrities and influencers already taking to Instagram to show off the growing trend.

This autumn, Ireland is fortunate enough to see an end to the majority of COVID restrictions. Vaccines have allowed hospitality and events to reopen, with no limits on meeting in groups or travelling within Ireland. While a year ago may seem like a chaotic blur away, it's important to remember the limitations we had, to appreciate the freedoms we can enjoy this year. Autumn in Ireland is a dynamic season rich with seasonal produce and nature. Here are five ways to appreciate Irish autumn in ways we couldn't in 2020.

At Aran Store our aims our simple. We aim to bring you the best knitwear that is produced in the British Isles. That for us means Aran knitwear produced in Ireland and  cashmere and tweed produced in Scotland.