Chestnut Extra-Fine Merino Half Zip Jumper

Chestnut is a warmer brown than most knitwear commits to, and on a half zip it reads less formal than a crew neck would.

The jumper is knitted from 100% extra-fine merino wool, with the yarn spun in Italy and worked on traditional Bentley frame machines. That produces a lightweight, smooth and refined finish rather than a heavy one. Fine rib trims hold the shape clean, and the half zip neckline opens easily over a T-shirt or a shirt. Merino is naturally breathable and soft.

Cut slim, it layers without bulk, which is what makes it a practical piece for work, travel and everyday wear. Open the zip over a collar, close it when the wind picks up. It is the jumper that solves the awkward middle of the year, when a coat is early and shirtsleeves are optimistic.