These sweater designs—bizarre as they may be—are sure to keep wearers warm. Unlike traditional sweaters that feature solid colors and minimal pattern, these garments are much more adventurous and willing to take risks.
Aside from their peculiar patterns, these sweater designs also feature added functionality and references to popular culture. Sure to be a hit with sci-fi junkies, superhero fanatics and mathematical geniuses, these designs span from the outrageous to the adorable. Some of these sweaters, as an added bonus, allow wearers to adopt the persona and style of a particular pop culture icon.
16 Shocking Sweater Designs
From Superhero-Inspired Sweaters to Sci-Fi Hairdo Sweatshirts:
Erin Kirkpatrick — Sep 2, 2012 — Fashion
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Humorous Holiday Sweaters
Tipsy Elves Makes Ugly Christmas Sweaters Hip
15
Suit of Armor Sweaters
The Grey Knight Armored Hoodie Harks Back to a Time of Chivalry
14
DIY Americana Sweaters
The 'Star Spangled Hoodie' Will Amp up Your Independence Day Celebrations
13
Crazy Cat Lady Apparel
‘The Entire Cat Population is My Best Friend’ Sweater is Insane
12
Sci-Fi Sidekick Sweaters
The Star Wars Chewbacca Furry Zip Hoodie Will Keep You Geeky and Warm
11
Full-Faced Sci-Fi Hoodies
The Mad Engine Star Wars Hoodies are Epic
10
Cozy Sci-Fi Knitwear
The Star Wars R2D2 Sweater is Both Geek and Chic
9
Iconic Puppet Outerwear
The Muppets x Opening Ceremony Collection is Fashionably Adorable
8
Fuzzy Pikachu Sweaters
The Custom Erosdiy Pokemon Hoodie by Eros DIY Design is Perfect for Gamers
7
Sci-Fi Hairdo Sweatshirts
The Princess Leia Hoodie Gives Wearers Iconic Bun Wig
6
Sci-Fi Movie Sweaters
The Marc Ecko X Wing Hoodies Will Have You Looking Like a Jedi Master
5
Cropped Tentacle Monster Hoodies
The Cthulhu Cosplay Shrug Shirt is Both Humorous and Horrific
4
Superhero-Inspired Sweatshirts
The 'Wonder Woman Knit Sweater' is a Nostalgia-Filled DIY
3
Iconic Toy-Inspired Sweaters
The Rainbow Dash Hoodie is Perfect for 'My Little Pony' Fanatics
2
Mathematical Symbol Apparel
The Unisex Jesse Kamm Beachcomber Sweatshirt Wants Equality in Fashion
1
Mathematical Equation Sweaters
Sondra Eklund Represents Numbers in Color
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