What is winter’s biggest gift? Sweater weather, of course!
Statement jackets and puffy outerwear may offer greater protection, and an equal – or even, bigger – dose of style, but few can equal the snug feeling of a well-fitted sweater. Winter may always be in an elusive mood in India, but any drop in temperature is worth bringing out your knits. Besides, the best sweaters now are no longer just crafted from wool, or a heavy pile of knit. Pick from Merino and cashmere, silk and acrylics, or lightweight technical fabrics that pack in the heat without weighing you down.
Case in point: these 8 sweaters — sleek, fuzzy, hand-knitted, subtle, and bright — to keep you snug through the cold.
Sweaters To Ace Your Winter Season Style
Loro Piana Cashmere Sweater
Loro Piana’s legion of fans long precedes its viral trysts with Succession and quiet luxury. The centenarian brand is known for its super luxe and understated designs, intrinsic qualities knitted into designs like this brown cashmere half-zip sweater. Featuring a fine cable-knit pattern, this loose fit is ideal for layering.
Price: ₹468,615 (approx.)
Canali Anthracite Crewneck
Looking for a knit that will go from the boardroom to the bar without skipping a beat? This Canali sweater, crafted from a blend of wool, acrylic and alpaca-blend, will see you through. Shades of grey adds depth to the monochrome design, as does the texture with its plaited and ribbed details.
Price: On request
Hermès "Reflets Equestres" Crewneck Sweater
Think Impressionist art on a cosy sweater. From Hermès’ Autumn/Winter 24 line, this sweater finds inspiration in the light reflecting off a horse's coat. Crafted from a blend of alpaca, wool, cashmere, and silk, the sweater incorporates technical printing to achieve two moody colour palettes for the design.
Price: ₹276712 (approx.)
Zegna Cashmere and Silk Crewneck
Cashmere and silk combine to give this Intarsia patterned sweater a soft, buttery texture. Inky blue geometry breaks up the taupe colour palette, adding visual appeal to an elegant design that multitasks for varied occasions. Wear it to work or a weekend outdoors.
Price: ₹2,95,000
Versace Barocco Sweater
Gianni Versace, the late Italian designer, had a love for art history which finds its way into the swirling Baroque lines of this sweater. Offsetting this artistic pattern, and the fuzzy finish of a wool, silk and mohair blend, is a siren red colour that echoes Versace’s maximalist aesthetics. An ideal pick for a Christmas soiree.
Price: ₹146,736 (approx.)
Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Sweater
Slip into this sunny blue Polo Ralph Lauren number for a winter day out. The polo bear, among the American brand’s most enduring icons, adds a playful twist to the design, dressed for a trip to Florida Keys in suspenders and a button down is made from Polo Ralph Lauren shirting cloth.
Price: ₹57,000
Sheep Inc The Sheepscape Crewneck Sweater
Founded by Edzard van der Wyck and Michael Wessely, Sheep Inc specialises in sustainably grown Merino wool designs. This limited-edition crewneck from the label renders the landscape of the Omarama Station in New Zealand, nodding to one of the label’s partner farms. Available in two colourways.
Price: ₹35,200
MARGN DNA Argyle Hand-knitted Sweater
Emerging Indian menswear label MARGN works extensively with knits, translating the technique into pullovers, gilets, and jackets. This design features the label’s signature DNA motifs and an argyle pattern, hand-knitted by women artisans in Janjheli.
Price: ₹18,500
