Although I usually favour an inky black or classic navy knit, my allegiance was recently shaken. After a chat with an old friend, whose wardrobe boasts an entire hoard of yellow knits, from an oversized mohair crew-neck by Surprise Paris to a slimmer-fitting Lacoste V-neck classic, both of which always seem to look fabulous with her natural blonde, perfectly-tousled hair and well-worn indigo denim jeans, I found myself suddenly intrigued by the golfer-dad staple.
Call it the next stage of the full-blown preppy knit revival we’ve witnessed over recent months, which saw Argyle, cable-knit and V-neck jumpers, once reserved strictly for putting greens, become major fashion talking points.
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It tracks, then, that yellow jumpers are trending for spring. They match the packet of sugared, desk-side Mini Eggs that have now become a semi-permanent fixture until Easter, but they also feel delightfully fuzzy and duckling-like. particularly when rendered in mohair (much like my friend’s). Still, the spring/summer 2026 runways proved that there are many ways to wear yellow knitwear without looking like an Easter treat.
As ever, it’s all about cut and styling. A quick glance at the collections of Stella McCartney, Chloé, Bottega Veneta, Undercover and Celine provides ample inspiration for anyone who, like myself, is ready to embark on a yellow knitwear experiment. From front-button cardigans and high-neck sweaters to cable-knits draped over shoulders or rendered in unexpected shades, these pieces are quietly pushing black, grey and navy knits to one side.
Stella McCartney’s resort collection set the tone with a yellow ribbed sweater featuring structured shoulder pads. Styled with a crisp white shirt and heels, the look demonstrated how easily a yellow knit can be dressed up – whether paired with tights, Bermuda shorts, or jeans finished with equestrian-inspired chaps. At Undercover, the grandad-core classic, an XL button-front cardigan, was reimagined in chartreuse and styled with polka-dot shorts and cowboy boots, leaning into the shade’s playful side.
Elsewhere, yellow knits took on a more accessory-like role. At Bottega Veneta, they were slung over shoulders and tied loosely at the neck in a knowing nod to golfer dads everywhere. This styling worked particularly well with oversized tailoring and retro slim-box sneakers – a very golf club-approved look indeed.
Beyond butter yellow, deeper and more intense shades also shone brightly on the runway. Mustard appeared at Chloé, channelling an unmistakable ’80s energy – think gaudy florals, XL belts and high-waisted silhouettes – through to cropped sweaters that folded neatly at the shoulders. Loewe, meanwhile, delivered a series of zingy yellow brights: some slim-fit roll necks emblazoned with the brand’s logo, others short-sleeved, open-knit and with a crumbled finish, the kind of pieces that could easily replace a blouse or T-shirt once the weather turns.
A menswear look from Celine was rendered in sunshine-yellow and printed with the house’s revived equestrian logo, styled with sleek leather trousers, while Harris Reed’s vision for Nina Ricci featured a cropped yellow polo paired with a lilac satin skirt and polished crocodile over-the-knee boots.
And while, for reasons already stated, yellow knitwear may feel poised for spring, its continued presence across recent menswear runways suggests staying power well beyond the season. Scooped-neck styles at Saint Laurent and Prada point to a shade that’s set to endure throughout 2026 – as less of a novelty, and perhaps more of a new neutral? Consider this your cue to look beyond black, grey and navy, and scroll to discover the yellow knits that deserve a place in your wardrobe rotation.
