Borg is back - and Next's £34 fair isle quarter zip jacket will keep you cosy on chilly autumn mornings

There's something about autumn that makes me want to wrap up in the cosiest clothing I can find in my wardrobe. While I'm certainly not ready to dig out my thickest winter coat just yet, the noticeably chillier mornings mean that lightweight jackets are beginning to lose their appeal. Luckily, there's one outerwear staple that's perfect for the in-between weather, and it's making a rather stylish return this season - the borg jacket.

If you're unfamiliar with borg, let me clue you in. It's a soft, fluffy fleece fabric that resembles shearling, but comes with a far more affordable price tag. Long favoured for countryside walks and cosy weekends, it's now become a fashion staple in its own right, thanks to the rise of practical dressing and heritage style.

Naturally, the high street has jumped onto the trend, with a carousel of options lining the racks of your favourite shops. Yet, it's Next's Fair Isle Quarter Zip Borg Jacket that's really caught the eye of fashionable women everywhere.

person wearing a blue and green patterned fleece sweater on a city street.

Next Blue/Green Fairisle Quarter Zip Borg Jacket

£34 at Next

Credit: Next

Why? Well, it's mainly because of its bold colours that surprisingly work together, resulting in a piece that will earn you those 'where did you get that from?' compliments.

Of course, its bright green and blue hue isn't the only thing that makes this jacket so appealing - it also comes in one of autumn's most timeless patterns: Fair Isle. This pattern, paired with these eye catching hues gives the fisherman style a modern update.

person wearing a blue and green patterned fleece jacket.

Better still, the jacket comes in four different prints, including a playful deer motif, pink and red options and a seriously bold take on the animal print motifs you know and love.

It's the thoughtful details that really elevate it, too. The quarter zip neckline gives it a sporty, borrowed from the boys touch, while the corduroy trims add a subtle, elevated edge. I'd wear it with straight leg jeans and suede ballet flats for weekends, or over leggings and New Balance trainers for brisk morning walks.