"Friends of Colhay's" is a series of lookbooks featuring our friends in the menswear community who have worn our knitwear in particularly stylish and creative ways that we think would make for wonderful styling inspirations to others.
This lookbook features casual outfits with our superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan in ecru.
Tonal Combinations
Our superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan in ecru is designed intentionally for outerwear, the mid-length cut and thick-knit weave reducing the need for a jacket or additional coat. It is the perfect accompaniment to any casual ensemble.
In the outfit below, Will wears our cashmere silk tennis polo in dark brown, white jeans and brown boots with our superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan in ecru. All colours are within the beige/brown palette, creating a tonal outfit:
Above: Will, @thedonsclub.
Ecru’s warm, earthy tones make it a perfect companion for outdoor activities, whether hiking, camping, or coastal trips. The cardigan’s natural warmth and comfort seamlessly blend with the environment, making it a practical and stylish choice.
In the outfit below, Tomoyoshi san wears our cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in camel with our superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan in ecru. Another tonal combination, the camel and ecru complementing each other nicely:
Above: Tomoyoshi Takada, @tomoyoshi_takada.
With Chinos
Sunghyun Lee pairs the superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan in ecru with khaki chinos that have a straight leg fit. This looser fit gives him a relaxed image while the shawl cardigan adds a sophisticated, neatened touch. Finished with a rollneck and beret for a French touch:
Another example of a casual outfit with chinos and the superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan in ecru. This time, styled with a chambray shirt and military vest for a workwear inspired outfit:
Above: Sunghyun Lee, @l.l.wood.
With Leather
A great example of our ecru shawl collar cardigan being styled with black biker jacket and charcoal trousers. We like that it is an unusual combination but it works!
Above: Yuichi, @ueach3.
With Personality
Our superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan in ecru is on the off-white end of the spectrum rather than stark white, which means it lends itself to a more warm tone that uplifts your outfit and brightens the mood during the cold winter.
Due to the ecru being in a more muted tone, it works as a lovey blank canvas for people to showcase their personality.
Nice example below where the shawl collar cardigan is unbuttoned, showing textural patterns to display their fun and styled personality. Checked jumpers, to argyle cardigans nod to the classic British heritage:
Above: @fukukun_mo_otana
Another nice example, this time paired with black watch check trousers:
Above: @fukukun_mo_otona.