This season men are being urged to spare no expense on their sweatshirts. This all-American casual staple has been given a sophisticated makeover by a number of menswear leaders, from loungewear specialists Sunspel to the king of luxury himself, Tom Ford.

In the interest of welcoming long sleeves back into our wardrobes, here are some of the best high-end sweats on the market right now.

1. A.P.C Embroidered Loopback Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt

Paris-based A.P.C. (Atelier de Production et de Création) is all about European minimalism, and this slimline crewneck sweatshirt sticks to the brand’s pared-back design guns.

With only a touch of branding, this versatile navy option is easy to throw on with denim for everyday wear, or can be layered over a shirt and trousers for an evening out. Available at Mr Porter, priced £115.

2. Tom Ford Loopback Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt

Understated luxury is what Tom Ford is all about.

This refined take on the sporting classic is Italian-made and features everything you need to achieve a contemporary yet casual look, including a slim silhouette, soft touch cotton form and athletic-inspired V-shaped stitching to the neckline. Available at Mr Porter.

3. Thom Browne Shoulder Vent Crew Neck Sweat

Thom Browne may hail from the metropolis that is New York City, but this crew neck sweatshirt is the epitome of Parisian chic.

The red, white and blue stripes, combined with a button vent shoulder, gives the traditionally bulky sweatshirt silhouette a more delicate feel, while the white badge adds an authentic nautical touch.

Available at END Clothing.

4. Officine Generale Japanese Terry Crew Sweat

As the name suggests, this minimal sweatshirt from tailoring-come-workwear label Officine Generale hails from Japan.

Crafted from lightweight cotton terry, its navy coloring and pared-back detailing guarantees versatility; wear it by itself with jeans and a pair of luxe trainers, or team with a white Oxford button-down, wool trousers and double-monks for a superb high-low aesthetic.