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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
MX$101,200
Utopia
Les Deux Wool Rib Roundneck Sweater in Ivory, front view, at Due West on within
Les Deux
Wool Rib Roundneck Sweater - Ivory
MX$3,763
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
MX$8,093Pre-owned
Utopia
Undercover Zip-Detail Mohair Blend Cardigan Grey at WDLT117 on within
Undercover
Zip-Detail Mohair Blend Cardigan Grey
MX$13,200Last one
WDLT117
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
MX$18,100Last one
WDLT117
Song for the Mute Relaxed-fit Sweater Brown at WDLT117 on within
Song for the Mute
Relaxed-fit Sweater Brown
MX$10,700
WDLT117
Masnada Seamed Mix Mohair Sweater in Black worn by a model, at Due West on within
Masnada
Seamed Mix Mohair Sweater - Black
MX$4,977MX$9,374Last one
Due West
Sulvam Ribbed Hem Broken Knit White at WDLT117 on within
Sulvam
Ribbed Hem Broken Knit White
MX$5,382MX$9,374
WDLT117
WOOD WOOD WWKimi Polo Sweater in Brown, front view, at Due West on within
WOOD WOOD
WWKimi Polo Sweater - Brown
MX$3,777
Due West
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
MX$4,046
Utopia
Loro Piana Quilted Button Front Sweater Vest Yellow, front view, at Utopia on within
Loro Piana
Quilted Button Front Sweater Vest Yellow
MX$13,500Pre-owned
Utopia
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Smart Cropped Vest Brown, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY
Smart Cropped Vest Brown
MX$12,100Last one
WDLT117
adidas x Wales Bonner Knit Vest - Multicolor at Due West on within
Adidas x Wales Bonner
Knit Vest - Multicolor
MX$1,875MX$3,507
Due West
Homme Plisse Issey Miyake MC Hooded Jacket Black, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Homme Plisse Issey Miyake
MC Hooded Jacket Black
MX$11,500Last one
WDLT117
Dior Oblique Jacquard Pullover Crewneck at Utopia on within
Dior
Oblique Jacquard Pullover Crewneck
MX$5,395Lightly used
Utopia
A.P.C. Jackson Sweater in Khaki at Due West on within
A.P.C.
Jackson Sweater - Khaki
MX$4,114MX$7,688
Due West
Les Deux Forrest Crewneck Sweater in Brown worn by a model, at Due West on within
Les Deux
Forrest Crewneck Sweater - Brown
MX$3,763Last one
Due West
Louis Vuitton Icons Damier Signature Zip-Through Cardigan at Utopia on within
Louis Vuitton
Icons Damier Signature Zip-Through Cardigan
MX$8,093Pre-owned
Utopia
A.P.C. Davis Cardigan Sweater in Black at Due West on within
A.P.C.
Davis Cardigan Sweater - Black
MX$4,438MX$8,430
Due West
Louis Vuitton Floral Knit Sweater, front view, at Utopia on within
Louis Vuitton
Floral Knit Sweater
MX$5,395Pre-owned
Utopia
DIESEL K-Lollo Sweater in Tan at Due West on within
DIESEL
K-Lollo Sweater - Tan
MX$4,249MX$8,025
Due West
and Wander Re Wool JQ Crewneck Sweater in Blue worn by a model, at Due West on within
and Wander
Re Wool JQ Crewneck Sweater - Blue
MX$4,249MX$8,025
Due West
adidas x Wales Bonner Knit Vest - Semi Frozen Yellow / Night Brown, front view, at Due West on within
Adidas x Wales Bonner
Knit Vest - Semi Frozen Yellow / Night Brown
MX$1,686MX$3,102Last one
Due West
Andersson Bell Leicester Padded Jumper Khaki at WDLT117 on within
Andersson Bell
Leicester Padded Jumper Khaki
MX$7,540MX$15,200
WDLT117

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.