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Stay snug as autumn approaches in this season's coolest knitwear

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It feels like only yesterday we were busy packing up our winter wardrobes in preparation for summer, and though those record-breaking heatwaves felt like they might never end, the days are already getting shorter and autumn is fast closing in – bringing with it the opportunity to indulge in some serious sweater weather styling. It might surprise you, but we’re very excited.

And it’s not just us. From warming wool blends to sumptuously soft cashmere, classic cable knits to vibrantly patterned jumpers, all our favourite designers – from Britain and beyond – have been busy crafting cosy collections of wonderfully wintery knitwear, perfect for colder climes. Read on for our pick of the best men’s jumpers for autumn and winter 2022.

Guaranteed to keep you warm through even the coldest winter days, Alexander McQueen’s Aran-knit jumper is woven with a wool-cashmere blend for a luxuriously soft finish. Inspired by bleeding ink, it gradually blends out from midnight black to navy, then ivory. Wear yours with black jeans, Chelsea boots and a suave bomber jacket for a laidback off-duty look, ideal for weekend brunch.

Alexander McQueen Aran-knit wool blend jumper, £890, harveynichols.com

A wear-with-anything cashmere jumper is essential for any well-dressed gent, and no one knows this better than Allude. Founded in 1993 by Andrea Karg, the brand’s trendless basics are woven with the finest 100 per cent cashmere for lightweight knits that are indulgently cosy. This classic grey mélange crew-neck jumper is ideal for layering over workwear – think your sharpest double-breasted suit and a pair of sleek Oxfords.

Allude cashmere crew-neck jumper, £350, mrporter.com

Take a trip back in time with Bode’s Fair Isle jumper. In keeping with the brand’s nostalgic sentimentality, it’s inspired by classic knitwear worn by children in the 1940s and hand-crafted from 100 per cent cotton in an autumnal palette, ideal for winter weather. Style with jeans and white trainers for a cosy-but-cool ensemble.

Bode Coast Fair Isle jumper, £495, farfetch.com

Having founded his eponymous brand in 1978 with an inventive, eco-conscious vision for dyed cashmere, Brunello Cucinelli’s classic knitwear has stood the test of time, remaining a favourite of stealth-wealth dressers looking for sustainable, long-lasting basics. Woven from a blend of virgin wool, alpaca and cashmere, with a geometric Intarsia pattern and tailored for a relaxed fit, this roll-neck jumper is perfect for wintery weekend dressing.

Brunello Cucinelli roll-neck Intarsia-knit jumper, £1,220, brownsfashion.com

Crafted in Italy from a blend of mohair and extra-fine merino wool, Chateau Orlando’s turtleneck jumper features a whimsical whippet motif, inspired by Medieval manuscript illustrations and in-keeping with the brand’s playful approach to dressing. Throw on under a trusty trench coat with a pair of loafers for a louche layered look to take you from office to off-duty in one fell swoop.

Whippet turtleneck, approx £256, chateauorlando.com

Look to Love Actually for style notes this season and opt for a stylish retro-inspired half-zip jumper, like JW Anderson’s. Spun from soft, 100 per cent merino wool in a cable-knit design, it’s designed for a slim fit to keep you cosy through the harshest days of winter, and features a geometric zip pull in keeping with the brand’s off-beat attention to detail.

JW Anderson cable knit merino wool half-zip jumper, £490, mrporter.com

Warm and hard-wearing, Sebago’s classic cable-knit jumper takes inspiration from styles dating back to those worn by fishermen in the 15th century, down to its soft Shetland wool composition and traditional Scottish patterns. Play up its sea-faring silhouette with a peacoat and a pair of boat shoes.

Flemish white natural cable knit jumper, £250, sebago.co.uk

Designed to withstand the biting cold of the Antarctic, Shackleton’s Hero roll-neck jumper features a basket weave inspired by the styles Sir Ernest Shackleton favoured on the Endurance expedition. It’s woven from 100 per cent Super Geelong lambswool for supreme softness and boasts thermo-regulated insulation. Odour resistant and hypoallergenic, this warm, weighty knit is sure to see you through many winters to come.

Hero lambswool roll-neck jumper, £245, shackleton.com

Though California isn’t known for its cold weather (quite the opposite, in fact), Los Angeles-based brand The Elder Statesman has made a name for itself as one of the best brands for sumptuously soft knitwear, thanks to its cosy, colourful designs. Crafted by hand on a loom, then tie-dyed and dried in the California sun, this cashmere jumper is ideal for days spent lounging at home.

The Elder Statesman Beetle tie-dyed cashmere jumper, £1,400, matchesfashion.com

Perfect for a polished look, Thom Browne’s fine knit jumper is woven from 100 per cent merino wool. Featuring elongated ribbing and buttons at the cuffs and hem, it’s finished with the label’s trademark grosgrain stripes. Layer over your everyday workwear for a smart, seasonal style.

Thom Browne grosgrain-striped wool jumper, £870, mytheresa.com

Read more: The best British knitwear brands to know this season

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