With the October chill creeping in its time to invest in some winter woollies.

Thanks to the autumn winter collections, this season’s knitwear is anything but boring; think embellishment, animal motifs and quirky comic-book prints. 

The inspiration: Balmain

With Balmain's trophy jumpers costing a couple of thousand euro a piece, most of us can dream on. Pair a denim shirt under a sequined knit for a High Street take on the look.

(Zara, Mango, Topshop)

The inspiration: Phillip Lim

Thanks to fashion bloggers, Phillip Lim's Lichtenstein inspired knits have been having quite a moment as of late. Make like street style maven Elin Kling and pair with a leather skirt and an over sized coat.

(Markus Lupfer, River Island, Romwe)

(Asos skirt)

The inspiration: Givenchy

It's no secret that the gothic trend is currently dominating the High Street thanks to the influx of spikes and studs on every second piece of clothing. Channel Givenchy's dark and glamorous vibe with a knit in oxblood, the colour of the season.

(River Island, Markus Lupfer, Missguided.co.uk, River Island)

The Inspiration: Burberry

Thanks to Burberry's show stopping a/w collection, the novelty animal knit is the a fashion forward investment for your wardrobe. For top marks, tuck yours into a  pencil skirt and pair with cosy ribbed tights and chunky ankle boots.

(Penneys, Asos, iclothing.ie, Mulberry)

(Aqua, Asos)