November 18, 2008

Par for the Norse

Arne & Carlos Sweaters

Moguls and chairlifts? Pesky obstacles on your quest for fries and hot toddies. (A skier, you’re not.)

But every snow bunny needs a sweater.

Arne & Carlos lambswool knitwear fits the bill. Using Scandinavian practices employed for generations, the line integrates unconventional colors and humor to make traditional snugglers with a twist.

Each quirky piece is hand-finished in a studio outside Oslo. Reindeer, snowflakes, and geometric patterns are anything but cliche with pops of turquoise and purple; boyfriend cardigans and short turtleneck ponchos that have giant dangling pom-poms form a fun and modern look.

Just right to liven up a slalom occasion.

Available at Polite Society, 1924 First Avenue (206-441-4796 or shoppolitesociety.com).