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The best cashmere knits for autumn
Words: India Gladstone
Brace yourselves, gentlemen, because autumn is fast approaching. While most see the close of summer as a bad thing, we like to remain positive about the change of season. What better excuse to purchase new clothes to ward off the chill? We’ve rounded up the best cashmere knits to see you safely through the season and well into the autumn and winter months.
Burberry
, An English gentleman will have an appreciation for quintessentially British brand, Burberry. This cardigan is spun with the softest blend of wool and cashmere and is going to be a life saver on colder days. A piece like this can be dressed up and down; worn equally well with a white shirt, tailored chinos and brogues or a casual t shirt and jeans on an autumnal weekend.
Burberry London cashmere cardigan, £695
Club Monaco
, If a cardigan isn’t your territory, fear not. Any gentleman will look superb in this Club Monaco jumper, especially if he wears it with a white shirt and a pair of classic chinos. Not only is it crafted with the finest Italian cashmere, but it also comes in a colour that every gentleman can pull off.
Club Monaco marled cashmere jumper, £400
Chalayan
, This merino wool and cashmere knit is the perfect balance between a cardigan and a jumper and ticks all the right boxes when it comes to autumnal dressing. If you’re a gentleman who likes to keep his outfits streamlined, be sure to wear this with a pair of tailored trousers or you risk looking more oversized than you are.
Margaret Howell
, Margaret Howell creates the go-to knitwear, especially when it comes to cashmere. We would advise any gentleman to invest in one of her pieces; not only are they guaranteed to last a lifetime but they are also a great way of updating your autumn wardrobe, fast. This particular piece will look fantastic worn in the office with a pair of slim trousers, a neutral shirt and your favourite shoes.
Margaret Howell crew neck jumper, £365
Lanvin
, No gentleman can go wrong with a classic jumper like this one. We’ve always seen Lanvin as one of the best brands a man can invest in and this piece only proves that. Because of the style of this knit, we’d advise that it be worn as a casual item on the weekend with a pair of jeans or chinos.
Lanvin navy cashmere jumper, £450
Dunhill
A cable knit sweater is one of the most classic ways to wear cashmere and one that every gentleman can pull off. There’s no denying how timeless a Dunhill piece is, and this jumper will look great worn from day to night and paired with a slick shirt.
Dunhill cable knit jumper, £590
Ami
No gentleman should shy away from the idea of a rollneck; it’s an extremely sophisticated way to wear cashmere and one that is never going to go out of style. The colour and subtlety of this particular merino and cashmere blend sweatshirt is wearable enough for everyday use and would look fantastic with a mac thrown on top.
Club Monaco
This button-down cardigan is extremely easy to wear and can very quickly transform a gentleman’s wardrobe. This Club Monaco piece is the very definition of versatile; it can either be worn buttoned-up with a white t shirt underneath or done up with a shirt., , Club Monaco marled cashmere cardigan, £500
James Perse
Any gentleman who is familiar with fashion will know that James Perse is one of the best places to head to for classic basics – and this jumper only proves that. In our humble opinion, a piece like this looks best dressed up and paired with a white shirt.
James Perse cashmere and wool blend sweater, £295
Officine Generale
This is one of the most classic colours a gentleman can wear and the crew neck style really does suit everyone. It looks best paired with classic beige chinos and a light shirt for a superior autumnal look.
