Peregrine’s Merino wool collection | Is winter over yet?

It seems strange to be writing about spring/summer wear when winter is at its coldest. The idea of wearing anything less than two layers under a giant jumper and even larger coat makes me feel cold at the very thought.

The seasons change quickly though. Before you know it, the tube is unbearable again and all you need to wear in London is a thin rain coat.

These jumpers from Peregrine are perfect for the spring days. They'd be good for a cool summer and a mild winter too. You know, that classic British weather that has my skin growing paler by the minute.

They're definitely on the smarter side of my wardrobe. But maybe that's no bad thing. The big birthday was last year and it could well be time to don the brogues a little more often and dress a little more 'professionally'.

Then again, what with a new pair of Nikes fresh from the box, I think I'd be putting these Peregrine jumpers straight into that constant jeans, jumper, and trainers rotation. Whatever feels most comfortable!

Images: Peregrine

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Go-to piece | Sunspel loopback sweat top

Everyone has their favourite item. A go to piece, that if they didn't give any thought to, they'd probably find themselves wearing each and every day.

Mine is a Sunspel loopback sweater.

It has to be, I have two of them.

The reason anyone gravitates towards a particular item will usually be three-fold: fit, quality, and versatility.

The loopbacks have quality in spades. They're outwear pieces that don't require dainty handling or concern about wear and tear. Both of mine are over a year old and both look as good as new. I know, as I've compared them to ones in-store - sad, I know.

As for fit, someone called me trim the other day (thanks!), but while these jumpers are fitted they also provide a bit of cushioning, so you look less rake-like and more like you're carrying some muscle. No bad thing.

Finally, there's versatility. Round necks work with both shirts and t-shirts. The colour of the jumpers helps too. Plain in tone, they settle in nicely with jeans, chinos, trainers, shoes, and shirts of every colour.

Owning two - and attempting (yet failing) to buy a third in the sales - makes me a fair fanatic of the Sunspel loopback, but when you find something of such quality that fits so well, it's hard not to stock up and make it a key component in your wardrobe.

You can find out more about the design of the loopback range on the Sunspel blog.