Be stylish in a plain sweater. Eleven notable men’s products that everyone can see are of high quality.

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Be stylish in a plain sweater. Eleven notable men's products that everyone can see are of high quality.

Sweaters are useful from fall to early spring for a long season. While it is a good idea to buy in bulk from petit-price brands, it is also a good idea to own a special piece to set yourself apart from the rest. This time, we will focus on sweaters that look stylish even if they are plain, and select carefully selected models with basic designs that are easy to coordinate with a wide range of outfits, and are packed with the special features that are favored by the experts.

No compromise at all! Pick up knit sweaters from brands that are particular about the selection of materials and sewing specifications.

The sweaters we will introduce hereafter have been carefully selected only for models packed with uncompromising attention to detail, such as “simple, plain designs that suit a wide range of coordinates,” “use of the highest quality materials,” and “elaborate sewing specifications. If you are looking for a sweater that you can use for many years without getting tired of it, you will surely find a model that you can call your true love.

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ZANONE 12 Gauge Merino Wool Crew Neck Knit

Zanone is known as one of the brands of the SLOWEAR Group, which offers a wide range of high-quality wear with a modern and timeless appeal, such as Incotex and Montedoro. Introduced here is a 12-gauge sweater made of high-quality virgin merino wool. It is knitted slightly loose, giving it a sweatshirt-like finish and making it easy to wear casually. The ribbed cuffs and hem casually add rhythm and accent to the sweater, creating a stylish mood.

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(2) JOHN SMEDLEY 24G SWEATER SERIES Long-Sleeved Mock-Neck Knit

Long-established brand “JOHN SMEDLEY (John Smedley)” continues to produce knitwear in the U.K. even now from the establishment in 1784. Do you know that such a traditional brand is developing the “Sweater Series” with a new silhouette that fundamentally reconsiders size specifications as a new standard line that evolves with the times? The model we picked up this time is a mock-neck sweater from such a series. The mock neckline rises up along the neck from a wide neckline, and the relaxed silhouette with well-defined shoulders creates a modern impression. Combined with the 24-gauge texture that has a beautifully knitted surface, it is sure to give a classy look to your coordinate.

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③+CLOTHET New Crew Neck Knit

Subin is the world’s highest grade of super-long-staple cotton in terms of fiber length and rarity. We picked up a sweater made of Subin platinum, the most luxurious of all the Subin cottons, of which only the first picks are collected. Not only is this sweater made of the highest quality material, but the silhouette has been carefully adjusted in millimeter increments to ensure that it looks great on its own or as an inner layer for shirts and jackets. The silhouette is free from any leanness under the sleeves or at the sides, and its smart design with narrow ribbed parts at the neck, cuffs, and hem is sure to be useful for everything from holiday wear to smart-casual outfits.

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(4) SLOANE 12-Gauge Cashmere Crew Neck Knit

The finish of knitwear depends greatly on the “raw materials” and “knitting machines” used, not to mention the skill of the craftsman. If you want a sweater that is worthy of being called the best, you should choose a model that is particular about both of the above two points. Take, for example, the Sloane sweaters. Cashmere yarns from the well-known Italian luxury brand “Loro Piana” are carefully knitted on a full-fashioned knitting machine, which is said to produce the most beautiful knitting pattern. The basic jersey-knit 12-gauge finish is not too delicate and gives a sense of moderately elegant finish.

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(5) GENTLEMAN PROJECTS SPECTRE

We picked up a new sweater from the Gentleman Project, which is popular among a wide range of people for its collection based on the theme of modern, high-quality basic wear. The luxurious 100% “Subingold,” a rare cotton with only 0.01% of the world’s harvest, is used, and the “high-twist” process is added to the yarn to give it a “glossy sheen” and a “smooth skin” feel. The new knit has a ” glossy luster ” and a ” light touch ” by adding a “high-twist” yarn process. The neck shape is designed between a crew neck and a high neck, giving the impression of a casual atmosphere with a sense of refinement. While the knit is elaborately finished using high-grade raw materials, it is also priced at the 10,000-yen range, making it a great value!

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(6) DRUMOHR DONNACHIE

The DOLMORE crew-neck knit model that gained popularity more than 20 years ago has been reissued. This moody piece, featuring the name tag design of the time, is perfect for today’s revival fashion trends. High-quality super-jeylon lamb’s wool is used for a warm finish. The neckline is designed to be slightly wide, making it easy to enjoy layering with a shirt or T-shirt as an inner layer. The wide range of colors, from basic colors to gorgeous colors that can be used as a color accent, is a great point of interest.

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(7) CRUCIANI High Gauge Sweater

Cruciani is famous as a leading Italian knitwear brand that spins, dyes, and sews all of its own fabrics, with a thorough commitment to quality. From such a trusted brand, we picked up this high-gauge wool sweater, whose contrasting seams and depth of coloring, which can only be achieved by product dyeing, enhance the presence of the coordinates. The slim silhouette easily fits the Asian body shape, and the armholes and arms are not too loose, making it easy to mix and match with dress items such as slacks and leather shoes.

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(8) Johnstons Cashmere Crew Neck Knit

Founded in 1797, Johnstons is Scotland’s oldest fabric manufacturer. The brand is known for its mainstay luxury fabrics, and its classic cashmere scarves continue to be highly favored by both men and women. Here is a model that incorporates the brand’s signature cashmere material into a luxurious sweater. The beautiful hues unique to cashmere accentuate your outfits. One of the charms of this item is that you can enjoy the fibers’ soft and fluffy texture over time as you wear it carefully.

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(9) BIBLIOTHECA Mock Neck Knit

Biblioteca has been attracting attention for its collection that mixes good Italian sensibilities with military specifications. This sweater is a model inspired by the military deck mocknecks of the 1960s. The major differences from the model of the time are the shoulder slant and collar. While taking great care not to break the base pattern, fine adjustments have been made to fit the modern style. The hem and cuffs are accented with a yabuli pattern, a luxurious and thick middle-gauge fabric made from Biagioli’s 4-ply wool-cashmere yarn.

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(10) FEDELI Wool Cashmere Crew Neck Knit

The company started in Italy in 1934 as a hat manufacturer and gradually specialized in knitwear production after the World War II. Fedeli has now established itself as a top-class knitwear brand, and its high-quality knitwear, designed, produced, manufactured, and quality-controlled by skilled staff with more than 10 years of experience, has a presence that will elevate any outfit just by wearing it. This model is a real gem, blending wool, cashmere, and nylon for both a pleasant feel and high durability. The uneven knitted fabric on the neck, cuffs, and hem adds a subtle knit-like accent to a simple style. Another advantage of this item is that it is easy to match with a variety of items, even with aggressive coloring, due to its dull coloring that is not too assertive.

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(11) AURALEE SHETLAND WOOL CASHMERE KNIT PULLOVER

Based on the concept of “design from material making,” Auralee has gained popularity by developing a wide range of high quality items that are different from others despite their basic style. This classic sweater features a unique low-gauge, lightweight knit of Shetland wool and cashmere twisted yarns. The modern silhouette is roomy, but with a balanced neckline and well-curved armholes, it is easy to use for a wide range of styling.

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