Eunice called, she wants you to keep wearing your knits

Oh Eunice, you sure know how to let everyone know that we’re not quite out of knitwear territory yet. A polite dip in temperature on the weather app would’ve sufficed but no, a red weather warning kept us holding onto our beanies for those brave enough to head out. So, if like me you had your fill of Big Jet TV this week, perhaps now spare a few minutes to see what knits (and one fine looking polo) you might need now that Eunice has had moment in the sun wind. Lambswool and fleece alternatives have not quite had their last wear yet. And should you already be set, the country’s next two storms - Franklin and Gladys - will soon be around the corner.downicon

1/5 RILEY STUDIO RECYCLED CASHMERE FUNNEL NECK SWEATER £285.00

You may think recycled cashmere wouldn’t have that same cosy hand feel. You’d be wrong. Using Re-Verso yarn, Riley Studio manages to condense the carbon footprint that goes into making this high neck. The brand centres itself on using organic and waste materials, while also actively avoiding waste in the process. Should this knit get the odd knick, Riley Studio offers a lifetime repair guarantee meaning it’ll be able to withstand many red warnings to come and allow you to do what all good clothes should, encourage years of wear and outfit repeating.

2/5 SHEEP INC. V-NECK £160.00

Nobody quite knows sheep like Sheep Inc. Working with regenerative farms in New Zealand, they know their merino wool inside and out and believe that their customers should too. For me, traceability is something that I feel will become key as demands to learn more about the clothes we wear will hopefully become a requirement of many. Being able to find out information on the farm where the wool is from, to the worker who knits the jumper together, these are the details I like to see and each Sheep Inc. garment comes with an NFC tag to find out exactly that. But it is not just the amount of information they share that’s impressive, their boxy v-neck in poppy red is certainly Eunice ready and even though their site says you’ll feel like one of the flock, a jumper in this shade would have you standing out in any herd.

3/5 ANOTHER ASPECT ANOTHER POLO SHIRT 1.0 £126.00

Recently coming back from a trip to Copenhagen, one of my highlights was visiting Another Aspect. While you might not be able to make it to the store - which you should really visit when you can - you can still appreciate it online. The Danish brand is built upon the foundations of understanding the fabrics they use and the impact they have. But above all that, they make rather fantastic clothes. Catching my eye back in Vesterbro, the Another Polo Shirt combines the rugby polo style with the weighty goodness of a sweatshirt - organic cotton of course.

4/5 TOAST WOOL CREW NECK SWEATER £150.00

You may have caught me gushing about this sweater when on an Instagram live with Toast last year and well if you did, you’ll know it’s for good reason. It’s regular cut with ribbed cuffs and hem means it pairs well with a wide leg trouser and for all the gloomy news headlines, a brightly coloured knit can do wonders for your mood and those around you. It might not be an exact science, but olive, denim blue and rust is a bright idea.

5/5 DRAKE’S ORANGE CASENTINO WOOL HALF-ZIP PULLOVER FLEECE £695.00

Now, the luxury item on this round-up. The Drake’s guys, both in London and across the pond in Soho, have a way of making everything they wear transcend onto your wishlist. And while Drake’s might be where you look to for tailoring and event season, they shouldn’t be skipped on for the everyday wardrobe too. Case in point: their new casentino wool half-zip in orange and navy. Made in Tuscany from Italian wool with an intentional bobble texture for durability and finished with Japanese nylon parachute cord detailing, there is as much care that goes into these garments as a Drake’s suit. They go into more detail over on their website and it’s well worth a read. jbicon