Black knitwear, with its image effects of shrinkage, recession, hardness, and weight, is a staple item for winter coordination, where dark colors are the mainstay. There is a wide range of pullover styles, including basic crew-neck, V-neck, and turtleneck styles, as well as cardigans that are useful as mid-layers. In this issue, we will introduce the latest international men’s coordination and recommended items from standard brands for the theme of “black knit winter coordination!
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If you want to emphasize the main outerwear of your winter coordinate, using black knitwear as innerwear is the way to go!
Black knitwear, which absorbs and blocks out all colors without reflecting light and makes the surrounding colors stand out, is perfect as an inner layer for winter outfits. It is ideal for highlighting wool overcoats, down jackets, and other outerwear that are the mainstay of winter outfits, and it is also ideal for reducing the bloated feeling caused by layering on thicker clothes.
Dressing Point (1): “Use black knitwear to cool down a voluminous winter coordinate with a down jacket from the inside.
By using a black knit, which is a shrinking color, as an inner layer, you can tighten the impression of a down jacket, a typical voluminous winter warm-weather outerwear, from the inside. Matching a black down jacket with the color scheme shown in the sample image here, the black details and the black knit will blend well together, creating a more attractive effect.
Dressing Point (2): “Style up your winter coordinate with an urban chic look based on a black knit and black pants.
If you want to enhance the style of your winter coordinate, it is a good idea to use black knits and black pants as the axis of the styling. By focusing on a black top and bottom that are not easily influenced by other colors and make the surrounding colors stand out, coolness and sophistication are assured, and the winter coordinate is sure to be brushed up.
Dressing Point (3): “Create a sophisticated winter look by layering a black knit with a white shirt or a white T-shirt.
Layering a black knit with a white shirt or white T-shirt creates a sophisticated look. By letting the white shirt or white T-shirt peek out from the neckline or hem, the impression of the outfit is refreshed, and a sense of coziness is given. Of course, this technique can be applied to winter coordinates as well. Simply inserting a black knit and a white shirt/white T-shirt as an inner layer creates a fresh yet stable and cozy atmosphere.
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Recommended Items
Finally, the OTOKOMAE editorial department introduces “black knitwear” items that we recommend to our readers based on the information we have obtained through interviews at exhibitions of hot brands and at leading select stores, as well as from our fixed-point observations in major fashion cities!
(1) JOHN SMEDLEY recommended black knit ” LUNDY
Lundy” is a popular crew-neck knit by JOHN SMEDLEY, a long-established British knit brand. It is a simple and versatile standard black knit with a basic design that can be worn by all ages.
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(2) Drumohr recommended black knit “cable-knit crew-neck knit
This is a cable knit by Drumohr, the world’s most famous knitwear brand. It is a mid-gauge knit that can be worn neatly even with innerwear made of “Geelong lamb,” the world’s best wool of the highest pedigree, and is finished with a tight fitting that will not make you feel bulky, When wearing it oversized, one size up or two sizes up is recommended.
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(3) Cruciani recommended black knit ” Mock neck knit
Cruciani’s mock-neck black knit is made of high-gauge knitwear slowly knitted on a full-fashioned knitting machine using the finest extra-fine merino wool yarn (fine count carded twin yarn from Botto Giuseppe, a company that Hermès and Louis Vuitton have used), which is as expensive as cashmere. It is not only warm, but also durable and resistant to loss of shape. It is neither too thin nor too thick, with just the right amount of fleshiness to allow you to wear it stylishly without feeling bloated.
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(4) gran sasso recommended black knit ” turtleneck knit
This black turtleneck knit by gran sasso is made of 12-gauge merino wool, a standard and very popular material. It is a gem that can be worn with a jacket or outerwear to create a well-balanced and classy fashionable look.
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(5) MAISON MARGIELA recommended black knit ” Driver’s knit
Maison Margiela’s CAMIONNEUR, designed based on a knit favored by truck drivers, is a classic black knit, “Driver’s Knit. The bokets are eliminated to prevent snagging, and a W-zip is used to eliminate distortion when sitting down. The fabric is firm, so it can be worn with the collar part standing up, and is recommended as an inner layer for heavy outerwear such as coats.
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(6) LACOSTE Recommended black knit ” V-neck cardigan
LACOSTE’s V-neck cardigan is made of 14G cotton and can be worn in a wide range of seasons. With a minimalist design that refrains from superfluous decoration and a moderately loose silhouette, the sleeves are designed to fold back at the turnback, making it a highly versatile item that can be used not only for daily use but also in various situations such as the office and golf.