Available to you this holiday season is Net-a-Porter’s exclusive festive knit collection. The online luxury retailer took inspiration from the traditional Christmas sweater, leading to collaboration with a handful of the top modern fashion designers for the second year. Designing knits exclusively for this collection and translating cheesy Christmas cheer into clothing form, Emma Cook, 3.1 Philip Lim, Stella McCartney, Moschino and Isabel Marant all have us equipped for that holiday party. Whether the occasion is the office holiday gathering or your large family dinner, these cheerful sweaters are sure conversation starters to land you that perfect kiss under the mistletoe! Opt for a subtle sweater, add your own embellishments, mix in some homemade cocktails and you’ve got a festive girls night. There is one suited for all fashion label lovers to add to their list for Santa. Pricing ranges from around $140-$1,400.

View the entire collection at Net-a-Porter.com.

1. Style Inspiration: Net-a-Porter Festive Sweater Campaign Image, image courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk
2. Lot78 Ho! Ho! Ho! Knitted Sweater, $325, available at Net-a-Porter
3. Marc Jacobs Cashmere-blend Sweater, $795, available at Net-a-Porter
4. Meadham Kirchhoff Maria Metallic-embroidered Knitted Sweater, $1,395, available at Net-a-Porter
5. Zoe Karssen Bah Humbug Cotton-blend Terry Sweatshirt, $145, available at Net-a-Porter
6. Mason By Michelle Mason Reindeer-intarsia Wool and Cashmere-blend Sweater, $368, available atNet-a-Porter
7. Richard Nicoll Star-intarsia Metallic Sweater, $624, available at Net-a-Porter
8. 3.1 Phillip Lim Snowflake-embellished Wool-blend Sweater, $450, available at Net-a-Porter

By: Jenn McNaughton, Toronto

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It-girl Alexa Chung rarely takes a sartorial step that the fashion world disapproves of, so when she stepped out in Bella Freud’s slogan sweater Je t’aime Jane at the Annual British Designers Collective last spring, the trend literally went viral. Since then, fashion industry influencers, including front row veterans, street style bloggers and off duty models have all rocked the style for its effortlessly polished appeal. Take a cue from Alexa and offset your knit with a floral skirt for a feminine aesthetic, or top off a pair of skinnies and biker boots for a tougher appeal. See below our chicest picks to take you through the season – I assure you, they speak for themselves.

1. H&M Take A Chance on Love Sweater, $30
2. Bella Freud Je t’aime Jane Sweater, $214, available at Net-A-Porter
3. Markus Lupfer Totes Amaze Sweater, $460, available at Net-A-Porter
4. Topshop Sheep Thrills Sweater, £48
5. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Intarsia Wool Sweater, $325, available at Net-A-Porter
6. Zoe Karssen Too Much Will Kill Sweatshirt, $119, available at ASOS

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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Despite the comfort and warmth they provide, sweatshirts have had a bad fashion rap. Thankfully, street stylers have changed that this season by pairing crew necks with trend worthy denim, skirts and even leather. The trick is to keep the cut slim, the decals fresh and the accessories bold. There you have it, an easy look you don’t need to sweat.

1. Mango Paris Boutique Sweat, $41, available at ASOS
2. Cynthia Rowley Bonded Pullover with Leather Sleeves, $270, available at Shopbop
3. J. Crew Collection Houndstooth Popover, $600
4. Hudson’s Bay Company Collection Antique Cotton Sweatershirt, $110
5. T by Alexander Wang French Terry Sweatshirt, $195, available at Nordstrom
6. American Apparel Unisex California Fleece Raglan, $48

By: Gabi Pirraglia, Toronto

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Straight from the Spring/Summer 2012 ready to wear collections of designers like Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham, Rag & Bone and Helmut Lang, it is game on this season as sports inspired fashion takes to the streets. A hot topic on trend reports everywhere, fashionistas will have to draw on their competitive nature to stay on trend with these refreshingly edgy, unexpectedly high style looks. To balance the sporty with the chic, mix and match your athletic pieces with your favorite designer items and keep the look underdone – you’ll be winning the fashion game in no time.

1. Style Inspiration: Alexander Wang Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear courtesy of Style.com 

2. J.Crew Cashmere Isabel Sweatshirt, $286

3. H&M Harem Pants, $15

4. Marc by Marc Jacobs Rock Chronograph Watch, $311, available at Shopbop 

5. T by Alexander Wang Paneled Mesh and Jersey Tank Dress, $285 US, available at Net-a-Porter

By: Elizabeth Pryde, Vancouver 

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