Winter knits

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.