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Winter knits

Cashmere, wool and mohair for the cold.

Winter knits are heavy sweaters, cardigans and ribbed pullovers made from insulating wool, alpaca and cashmere to keep you warm through a freeze. Generous relaxed cuts balance thick merino yarn in black, navy and forest green, giving each silhouette structure without restricting movement. Dense textures hold heat close to the skin while clean lines prevent bulky layers from bunching under coats.

On the Aran Islands off Ireland, sweaters were knitted from wool that kept its natural oils against the sea. Kurt Cobain later wore a worn cardigan on MTV Unplugged in the nineties. Undercover brings Jun Takahashi's Tokyo punk to its sweaters, and Drôle de Monsieur, the French label behind the motto Not From Paris Madame, brings seventies colour to its knits.

Pair oversized cardigans, ribbed sweaters and zip hoodies with tailored wool trousers, denim or sharp leather boots. Due West in Toronto carries knits from Drôle de Monsieur and A.P.C., while Utopia in Toronto adds Chrome Hearts hoodies and sweaters. WDLT117 in Toronto gathered sculptural pleated pullovers and mohair knits for women and men.

Chrome Hearts Cashmere Cross Patch Knit Sweater at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Cashmere Cross Patch Knit Sweater
€4,813
Utopia
Les Deux Wool Rib Roundneck Sweater in Ivory, front view, at Due West on within
Les Deux
Wool Rib Roundneck Sweater - Ivory
€179
Due West
Louis Vuitton Black Damier Signature Crewneck Knit Wool Sweater, front view, at Utopia on within
Louis Vuitton
Black Damier Signature Crewneck Knit Wool Sweater
€385Pre-owned
Utopia
MM6 Maison Margiela 2-in-1 Knit Cardigan Dark Grey, front view, at WDLT117 on within
MM6 Maison Margiela
2-in-1 Knit Cardigan Dark Grey
€877.95Last one
WDLT117
Song for the Mute Relaxed-fit Sweater Brown at WDLT117 on within
Song for the Mute
Relaxed-fit Sweater Brown
€518.95
WDLT117
Sulvam Ribbed Hem Broken Knit White at WDLT117 on within
Sulvam
Ribbed Hem Broken Knit White
€260.95€446
WDLT117
Fear of God Essentials "1977" Knit Hoodie (SS22) Dark Oatmeal at Utopia on within
Fear of God Essentials
Fear of God Essentials "1977" Knit Hoodie (SS22) Dark Oatmeal
€193
Utopia
Dior Oblique Jacquard Pullover Crewneck at Utopia on within
Dior
Oblique Jacquard Pullover Crewneck
€257Lightly used
Utopia
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Smart Cropped Vest Brown, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY
Smart Cropped Vest Brown
€584.95Last one
WDLT117
Adidas x Song for the Mute ADI008 Knit Jacket Sweater in Brown worn by a model, at Due West on within
Adidas x Song For The Mute
ADI008 Knit Jacket Sweater - Brown
€148
Due West
Louis Vuitton Floral Knit Sweater, front view, at Utopia on within
Louis Vuitton
Floral Knit Sweater
€257Pre-owned
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Friends & Family Grey Floral Horseshoe Pullover Hoodie Black, back view, at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Friends & Family Grey Floral Horseshoe Pullover Hoodie Black
€2,888
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Cashmere Floral Logo Lounge Pants Black at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Cashmere Floral Logo Lounge Pants Black
€3,209
Utopia
Rhude RH Safari Crest Zip Hoodie in Vintage Black, back view, at Due West on within
Rhude
RH Safari Crest Zip Hoodie
€639Vintage
Due West
Louis Vuitton I Have A Dream Turtleneck Longsleeve Black, front view, at Utopia on within
Louis Vuitton
I Have A Dream Turtleneck Longsleeve Black
€257Pre-owned
Utopia
Stone Island Shadow Project Knit Hoodie Black (Preowned Size, front view, at Utopia on within
Stone Island
Shadow Project Knit Hoodie Black (Preowned Size
€193Pre-owned
Utopia
Ami Paris Ami De Coeur Polo Sweatshirt Grey at Utopia on within
Ami Paris
Ami De Coeur Polo Sweatshirt Grey
€160Lightly used
Utopia
Aime Leon Dore Cardigan Robe Navy, front view, at Utopia on within
Aime Leon Dore
Cardigan Robe Navy
€141
Utopia
Drôle de Monsieur Vine Embroidered Slogan Crewneck in Navy at Due West on within
Drôle de Monsieur
Vine Embroidered Slogan Crewneck - Navy
€234
Due West
AMBUSH Ballchain Hoodie in Cream, front view, at Due West on within
AMBUSH
Ballchain Hoodie - Cream
€209€507Last one
Due West
C.P. Company Reversible 013A Merino Mixed Cardigan Sweater in Black worn by a model, at Due West on within
C.P. Company
Reversible 013A Merino Mixed Cardigan Sweater - Black
€780
Due West
Walk In Paris Striped Knit Zip Sweater in Yellow worn by a model, at Due West on within
Walk in Paris
Striped Knit Zip Sweater - Yellow
€221
Due West
Y-3 x NEIGHBORHOOD Graphic Hoodie in Black at Due West on within
Y-3 x NEIGHBORHOOD
Graphic Hoodie - Black
€211€250
Due West
Off-White Flames Global Warming Pullover Hoodie Black, back view, at Utopia on within
Off-White
Flames Global Warming Pullover Hoodie Black
€193Pre-owned
Utopia

Common questions

Which fabrics provide the best warmth in winter knits?
Cashmere, alpaca and merino wool trap body heat effectively while remaining breathable. Dense animal fibers insulate better than plant yarns because their natural crimp holds warm air pockets.
How should you layer winter knits without adding bulk?
Wear thin merino crewnecks directly over cotton undershirts, then layer loose cardigans under unlined wool overcoats. Wide leg trousers help balance heavy knit tops and maintain clean proportions.
Which independent designers specialize in winter knits?
Undercover makes graphic knits with a punk edge, while A.P.C., from Paris, keeps its knits plain. Drôle de Monsieur adds colour.