J.Crew Collaborates with 5 NYC Designers on Iconic Rollneck Sweater

The 38-year-old staple gets a fresh, fashion-forward makeover.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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J.Crew has partnered with five New York-based designers - Eckhaus Latta, Tanner Fletcher, Collina Strada, Patrick Taylor, and Buci NYC - to reimagine its iconic rollneck sweater. The five-piece capsule collection showcases the designers' distinct creative visions, incorporating elements like texture, color, and silhouette, while staying true to the sweater's versatility and wearability.

Why it matters

The collaboration highlights J.Crew's commitment to innovation and its iconic products, as well as the continued influence of New York City's vibrant fashion scene. By tapping into the unique perspectives of these emerging designers, J.Crew is able to breathe new life into a classic wardrobe staple and appeal to a diverse range of consumers.

The details

Each designer was given free rein to reinterpret the rollneck sweater in their own way. Eckhaus Latta focused on texture and color, Tanner Fletcher incorporated nautical and Victorian-inspired details, Buci NYC elongated the silhouette for a refined, city-ready look, Patrick Taylor embraced a sailing club-themed motif, and Collina Strada played with bold stripes and lace trim. The designers' diverse approaches demonstrate the versatility of the rollneck and its ability to be elevated and personalized.

  • The five-piece capsule collection launched on February 12, 2026, just in time for the start of New York Fashion Week.

The players

Olympia Gayot

J.Crew's creative director of women's and children's design.

Zoe Latta

Co-founder of Eckhaus Latta.

Tanner Fletcher

Co-founder of Tanner Fletcher.

Mishka Ivanovic

Founder of Buci NYC.

Hillary Taymour

Founder of Collina Strada.

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What they’re saying

“We were drawn to designers who have a strong point of view and a real sense of craftsmanship, but who also share a respect for heritage and wearability.”

— Olympia Gayot, J.Crew's creative director of women's and children's design (Harper's Bazaar)

“We were kind of riffing off Rollnecks from the beginning of Eckhaus Latta. We had a couple of vintage J.Crew Rollnecks that we were using for specs for a long time, so when this opportunity arose, it was a kind of no-brainer to apply our language to their form, use their yarns, really bring on our colors and our seaming language, and keep the roll neck that now we both do so ubiquitously.”

— Zoe Latta, Co-founder of Eckhaus Latta (Harper's Bazaar)

“We're inspired by nautical sailor vibes, Victorian school uniforms—we really wanted to add details like the crochet lace trim and the flap, signatures to the brand.”

— Fletcher Kassel, Co-founder of Tanner Fletcher (Harper's Bazaar)

“I wanted our reimagining to preserve that, yet to be refined to cater specifically to the women in the city that inspire Buci.”

— Mishka Ivanovic, Founder of Buci NYC (Harper's Bazaar)

“I wanted to create a rollneck that reflects the performance-driven side of racing through graphic detail and color, while remaining timeless in spirit.”

— Patrick Taylor (Harper's Bazaar)

What’s next

The five-piece capsule collection is available now on jcrew.com and in select J.Crew stores.

The takeaway

This collaboration showcases J.Crew's commitment to innovation and its iconic products, as well as the continued influence of New York City's vibrant fashion scene. By tapping into the unique perspectives of emerging designers, J.Crew has breathed new life into a classic wardrobe staple, offering consumers a fresh and fashion-forward take on the iconic rollneck sweater.