Knitwear is tremendously versatile and is an all-season, all-year-round essential. Depending on their size, shape and thread count, your favourite knits can stand up to almost any task, from shielding you from the bitter winds of winter to providing a light overlayer for late nights in the spring.
As the winter slowly begins to make way for (ever-so-slightly) warmer weather, we thought it’d be a great opportunity to look at bolstering our wardrobes with some transitional sweaters and cardigans. With that in mind, we’ve scoured through our assorted collection and brought you our 5 favourite knitted styles to see you through the final weeks of the winter.
Balenciaga Beige All-Over BB Monogram Sweater
The eye-catching BB monogram motif really elevates Balenciaga’s All-Over BB Monogram Sweater and gives it a refreshing sense of dimensionality in the simplest and most complex of outfit ensembles. And therein lies arguably its most compelling feature. Its inherently versatile profile allows for it to assimilate into almost any dress code on the formality spectrum. Whether you opt to pair yours with an easy pair of jeans and sneakers for more casual outings, or perhaps a smart pair of boots and trousers for your business affairs, Balenciaga’s featured sweater certainly has the feature set to introduce some dynamism into your look.
Kenzo Blue 'Kenzo Elephant' Wool Sweater
Nigo’s hugely impactful early years at Kenzo can be defined by his exploration of the label’s history and the cultural references that helped shaped it. And what better historically significant place to start than Kenzo Takada himself, the man who started it all? Our featured 'Kenzo Elephant' Wool Sweater is a tribute to the late Mr Takada, featuring a vibrant intarsia of an elephant, which just so happened to be his favourite animal. It’s yet another wonderful example of Nigo’s appreciation for Kenzo’s rich history and its primary influences and influencers. With its luxurious wool composition and generous shape and fit, it’s tailor-made for the everyday - whether that means off-duty adventures or downtime at home for you personally.
Casablanca Navy Blue Casa Club Jacket
Casablanca’s defining aesthetic has been its mixture of laidback nonchalance and expressive colour ever since it burst onto the scene. Those fundamental elements are perfectly represented in this latest Casa Club Jacket from the label’s SS23 showcase. Whimsical graphics of the moon and an ascending staircase to the sparkly night sky have an almost transportive quality, taking you away from the exertions of everyday life and into a place where tranquillity reigns supreme. It’s a beautifully detailed and deeply evocative piece of clothing that celebrates Charef Tajer’s very best proclivities, one that we’ve really been drawn to this season.
Saint Laurent Grey Stripe Mohair Sweater
Saint Laurent’s Stripe Mohair Sweater is ultra-luxe personified with its lavish (responsible) mohair composition that wraps you in a warm embrace and provides comfort like few other fabrics can. Make no mistake though, it’s definitely the dramatic lashings of neon pink that make this a real work of passion for Anthony Vaccarello and turns it into the statement style of your look. Outfit-wise, we’d probably go all-black everything else and let your illuminating Saint Laurent sweater do all the heavy lifting…
Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh Black OW Patch Knit Cardigan
Off-White has been really killing it when it comes to Americana-inspired, varsity styling in recent times and our featured OW Patch Knit Cardigan is a testament to such sentiment. What’s most impressive here, however, is the way in which Art & Image Director Ib Kamara manages to balance the preppy DNA of the piece with Off-White’s signature streetwear vibe, with features like the deep-V neckline being a manifestation of the former and the collegiate ‘OW’ intarsia representing the latter. It’s a harmonious relationship that really underpins Virgil Abloh’s original vision for Off-White and gives the label a unique sense of identity.
