The best part of the cooler weather has to be the fashion. Snuggly, oversized knits, sweaters and cardigans to take you from a rugged-up picnic to a fireside dinner, and scarves and gloves that add charm and warmth to any look.
From classic cotton, linen and hemp to innovative seaweed and vegetable cashmere, plant wools are kinder to animals and the planet.
If you’re tired of itchy knits that lose their shape and cost the earth, plant wool is what your winter wardrobe is missing.
Altherea Seaweed Sweater
Any Earth goddess worth her (sea) salt will want to add this luxurious piece to her collection. Made from a blend of seaweed wool and organic cotton, it’s silky-soft and breathable. A far cry from the itchy nature of sheep’s wool, SEACELL fibres are rich in skin-friendly minerals, antioxidants and vitamins, and the whole piece is fully recyclable and compostable!
KD New York Vegetable Cashmere Gloves
The right accessories can make or break your winter look, and these beautiful gloves from KD New York are the perfect knit of warmth and sustainability. Crafted in ultra-soft, goat-friendly vegetable cashmere – a blend of soy, lyocell and cotton, which doesn’t lead to desertification, as cashmere taken from goats does – you can have warm hands to match your heart.
Nobody’s Child Okasan Double Breasted Belted Trench Coat
Blustery days call for a trench, and this one from Nobody’s Child is a head-turner. Cinched at the waist with classic tartan reverse in a rich chocolate hue, it’s warm, stylish, and proves that humble, animal- and earth-friendly cotton can still steal the show.
B Sides Italian Linen Crewneck
Slouchy and striking for casual cool, this crewneck comes in wheat and black with contrast banding, creating a soft, breathable staple that will last for many seasons. Best of all, this sweater is made from 100% Italian linen, a biodegradable, sustainable plant wool that uses minimal water.
Balsais Flax-Based Fur Pecora Coat
Stride through the snowy months in this hemp blend coat. Blended with a treated plant wool, and piped with leather made from olives, this jacket looks and warms like shearling without the cruelty to sheep or pollution of the wool industry.
Yala Bamboo Cardigan Wrap
Wrap up in this buttery-soft cardigan made from 100% resource-light, planet-friendly bamboo. It has the soft waterfall drape that bamboo is famous for, with pastel colours that are feminine and romantic, and it’s light enough to carry in your bag, just in case that lunch date becomes a sunset stroll.
Whistles Slim Cotton Jersey Jacket
Elevate your work wardrobe with this thin-lapelled jacket. Tailored from 100% cotton, it’s sleek and stylish, breathable, and easy to care for. Whether you dress up jeans or add a professional edge to a dress, you’ll make an impression while helping the planet and sheep.
Opera Campi Hemp Fieno Jumper
Some winter days call for a heavy-duty knit, and this Fieno sweater, Opera Campi’s heaviest yet, is warm enough for even the most bitter snow days. Made in Italy, it’s sharp and fitted with a rugged edge, but thanks to Opera Campi’s custom wash, it’s so soft you won’t want to layer. And as if that’s not enough, this jumper sequestered over 10 kilograms of CO2!
Ganni Argyle Cotton Cardigan
This round-collared, button-down cardigan, made from soft and sustainable organic cotton, would be right at home in the Duchess of York’s stylish wardrobe. The chic argyle pattern screams country club cocktails, while the pretty pastel tone hints at spring days to come.
Muji Soy Blend Turtleneck
If you love to layer, this sheerturtleneck from Muji is your next must-buy. Spun from a delicate blend of soya wool, lyocell and organic cotton, it’s unbelievably soft and comfortable for all-day office wear.
Paloma Wool Soto Hemp Knit Jumper
Ever wanted to dress like the women who sweep handsome country town men off their feet in Hallmark Christmas movies? Then get your hands on this jumper. Knitted from delicate hemp strands with an asymmetric cowl collar, it’s perfect for giving the winter blues the cold shoulder.
