With the renewed interest in heritage and vintage styling within the current menswear sphere, the past few seasons have seen a marked increase in the popularity of the roll neck. Defined by its turn-down neck and slim-fit shape, it is the perfect way to bring a dash of retro-inspired panache to your cold-weather aesthetic.

As the neck of the garment will make close contact with the skin, it’s best to opt for a merino wool or cotton style, and pair with a thin cotton base layer to prevent irritation. Try teaming a fine gauge roll neck with a sharply-cut blazer for a sleek and modern look.

Wolsey, Lanvin, Jigsaw and Uniqlo are all brands with a great selection of roll necks this season.

Lookbook Inspiration

Key Pieces

• American Apparel Tri-blend Turtleneck
• Allsaints Nord Cashmere Roll Neck Jumper
• Selected Roll Neck Jumper
• Uniqlo Men Extra Fine Merino Turtle Neck Sweater A
• Topman Navy Merino Roll Neck Jumper
• Lanvin Wool Roll-neck Jumper
• Reiss Note Extra Fine Merino Roll Neck Black
• Reiss Dasher Fleck Print Crew Neck Knit Navy
• Topman Burgundy Textured Knit Roll Neck Jumper
• Ami Wool Rollneck Sweater
• Gucci Ribbed Wool-blend Rollneck Sweater
• Ami Roll-neck Sweater 165854

The Fisherman Knit

The name is self-explanatory. No style of weaving has influenced knitwear more prominently than the fisherman knit.

Exposed to cold temperatures, unrelenting gales and salt spray, the hard-toiling fishermen of yesteryear required robust, warming garments that were durable and unrestrictive. Often knitted by the fishermen’s wives, each community developed its own signature style that served its menfolk exceptionally well.

The Guernsey knit, originating from the Channel Islands, is typified by its wide, raglan shoulders, dense weave and boat-neckline, whilst the Cornish and Devon fishing communities have their own thick, waffle knit versions.