The Cashmere Ribbed Submariner Rollneck
This is no ordinary cashmere rollneck.
Our cashmere ribbed submariner is the world’s highest quality, using only the crème de la crème of cashmere fibres, spun into a heavy 4-ply cashmere yarn by renowned Scottish spinner Todd & Duncan, and then knitted and hand finished in the Scottish Borders by fourth generation knitters.
The sort of robust, investible cashmere knitwear that your grandparents would have enjoyed for a lifetime, then passed onto your parents, and then you. It is luxuriously soft, much softer than any merino or lambswool you will have ever felt, but it is also densely knitted in a tight formation, a heritage technique lost in this generation, thus creating a voluminous and hefty hand feel like no other, in contrast to a lot of cashmere you see nowadays that is loosely knitted and thin.
The cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck is the heavier, chunkier and warmer cousin of our cashmere Belmondo rollneck which is more suited to wearing fitted tailoring over. The cashmere submariner is perfect for wearing under big wool coats and roomier sport coats and jackets.
With its slim fit design and high rollneck, and a texture that is refined and smooth to touch, but with a slight rugged appearance due to its rib-stitch, this cashmere rollneck is also an incredibly versatile piece, as much at home under a sport coat or leather jacket, as demonstrated in the variety of outfits we have put together below for your perusal.
Cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in dark brown
For the AW22 season, we have introduced a new colour - a rich dark brown.
Outfit 1.
Cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in dark brown
Cream trousers
Khaki sport coat
For this outfit, we went with a tonal combination, pairing the cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in dark brown with a lighter brown/khaki sport coat. The cream trousers complement the brown colours.
The dark brown works with a variety of outfits and would make for a great pairing simply with dark or light denim jeans, as well as jackets and coats in other shades of brown, charcoal and navy.
Cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in ecru
Outfit 2.
Cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in ecru
Vintage denim trucker
Grey check trousers
Black loafers
The rib-stitch pattern of the cashmere rollneck gives it a more rugged appearance compared to a plain stitch, allowing it to match well with another rugged piece such as the vintage denim trucker. The ecru colour of the cashmere rollneck goes well with denim of any shade, but we find that it goes particularly well with medium or light denim, as shown here. The light grey pleated check trousers complement the light ecru colour of the cashmere rollneck. The formal trousers provide a contrast against the more casual jacket.
Outfit 3.
Cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in ecru
Grey check double breasted sport coat
Charcoal flannel trousers
Dress up the cashmere rollneck by swapping the denim jacket out for a double-breasted grey check sport coat. Light cream tones in the sport coat complement the ecru colour of the cashmere rollneck. The cashmere rollneck works as a stylish alternative to a shirt, with the added benefit of it being a lot warmer when the temperature drops. The three pieces featured here fall within the same cold grey colour palette, but each has its own shade on the scale of light to dark - the cashmere rollneck being the lightest ecru shade, followed by the medium grey shade of the sport coat, and lastly the dark charcoal trousers. This allows enough contrast between the pieces, yet combining to create a tonal outfit.
For this outfit, we have paired the cashmere rollneck with a vintage brown tweed - a homage to the 90s, and a distinctly wintry look. The woollen texture of the tweed complements the fleeciness of the soft cashmere rollneck. The cashmere rollneck, being an ecru colour, works well within an outfit with a cream/brown palette, as well as an outfit with a blue/grey/black palette, as shown in outfit 2. above.
Our take on how our cashmere submariner rollneck can be worn to dress down the “menswear uniform”, consisting of the dark navy blazer with grey check trousers. In keeping with the nautical theme, we’ve matched our cashmere rollneck with a proper vintage British Naval blazer, with slightly tarnished brass buttons. We’ve missed shoulder pads somewhat, hence the prolific use of vintage blazers in our styling, but there is nothing stopping you wearing it with your favourite trusty soft-shouldered navy blazer.
For a laid back, exceptionally comfortable combination for those lazy Sunday walks, pair the cashmere ribbed submariner with our superfine lambswool shawl coat for a doubling up of softness. The shawl coat is designed with overlapping front panels to allow you to cinch in the waist, creating a flattering silhouette so that despite being comfortable, you can still look neat and dressed up. The ecru colour on our cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck goes well with the brown on the shawl coat.
Cashmere Ribbed Submariner Rollneck in Camel
We love that the camel colour on this cashmere submariner rollneck has a distinctly vintage 70s feel. In line with this theme, for our first outfit, we have paired the cashmere rollneck with a denim on denim combination – high waisted jeans with vintage denim trucker. The mustard stitching on the denim trucker matches the camel on the cashmere rollneck. We’ve ensured that the colour shade on the denims match. We have found that this combination is best when the denim top and bottoms are both around a medium fade. Finished off with a pair of brown chelsea boots to go with the camel cashmere rollneck.
We’ve matched the camel cashmere rollneck with a vintage brown leather bomber. The worn in creases on the leather bomber complement the rugged rib-stitch appearance of the cashmere rollneck and the brown and camel colours work well together.
Camel always works well with any brown tonal outfits, as shown here. We have picked out a brown sport coat with light mustard and burgundy checks. The mustard lines complement the camel cashmere rollneck, and the busier check pattern adds interest to the block colours of camel and cream of this outfit. A handy "semi-formal" choice when it's freezing outside and you don’t just want to wear a shirt under your sport coat!
Cashmere Ribbed Submariner Rollneck in Navy
The dark navy on this cashmere rollneck works well with forest greens and dark olive colours, as shown here. We’ve chosen corduroy, as opposed to a worsted, to pair with the navy cashmere rollneck, making the outfit slightly more casual. The fuzzy texture of the corduroy complements the soft fluffy texture of the cashmere. The cream jeans contrast the darker colours on top, whilst complementing the olive and navy.
To create a clean line from top to bottom, we've styled the cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in navy with a pair of dark denim jeans. We then finished the look off with a black corduroy double breasted sport coat, our idea of the perfect "smart casual" outfit. The denim makes the outfit more casual, whilst the sport coat makes the outfit more dressed up, and the dark colours throughout convey a quiet sophistication.
An example of our cashmere rollneck being dressed down here with a battered black leather biker. The black biker is a casual, rugged piece but the refined cashmere rollneck makes the outfit look more “done up” overall, pursuing that balance between sophistication and chic. The colour combination here is the same as the outfit above conceptually - dark navy and black, but the smart and casual elements are inverted - the outfit above has a smart jacket with casual bottoms; this one has a casual leather jacket with smarter charcoal trousers - the mix of smart and casual prevents the outfit from being too formal or informal.
Staying with the black theme, we have swapped out the black biker for a black and white houndstooth blazer to dress up the cashmere rollneck. The flannel wool on the sport coat matches the cashmere texture of the rollneck well, both being woollens by nature. We’ve gone for a sport coat with peak lapels and a slight belly for dramatic effect. This combination demonstrates the benefit of mixing something with a busy pattern (the houndstooth jacket) with plain colours (the rollneck). This outfit therefore has more contrast and is more eye-catching, whereas the the outfit above with the black corduroy is more toned down.
More navy on olive combination, this time we've paired the cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in navy with olive trousers. The trousers are generous through the legs but are high waisted, elongating the bottom half of the person to make him look taller. The rollneck, although chunky, is knitted in a slim fit, which allows this outfit to look fitted and stylish.
Cashmere Ribbed Submariner Rollneck in Merlot
Outfit 15.
Cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in merlot
Superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan in ecru
Grey flannel trousers
Black chelsea boots
We find that the merlot colour on our cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck pairs well with the ecru on our superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan. The textures of the two knits also work well together, providing a doubling up of warmth and comfort. Finished with a smarter bottom by way of grey flannels and black boots. The ecru and merlot work with charcoal and black tones.
The merlot colour of this cashmere rollneck is a harmonious mélange of dark purple, grey, brown and off-white. This nuanced mix of cashmere, as opposed to a plain block colour, allows the cashmere rollneck to combine better with autumn winter colours commonly found in other garments such as charcoal, light grey and navy, as exemplified by our styling here with a simple dark grey flannel suit. This is a great combination for a smart casual office when you don't want to wear a plain shirt in the winter with an equally plain charcoal suit. The rollneck is a little different and adds interest but given its muted tone and classic design, it is still elegant and quiet, appropriate for more formal settings such as the office.
Another cosy combination, perfect for those long weekend walks. Here we've styled the cashmere ribbed submariner rollneck in merlot with our superfine lambswool shawl coat in navy, the merlot and navy complementing each other. The large shawl collar helps frame the face and provides a double cushion for the neck to keep warm, together with the chunky cashmere rollcollar.
The merlot works well with black too, as can be seen here, where the grey flannel jacket is swapped out for a black denim trucker jacket. We’ve stayed with the grey flannel trousers, to make the bottom half of the outfit more formal, balancing out the more casual top half.
Another merlot with ecru combination, this time with our lighter weight cashmere painter's shawl collar cardigan - a smart casual outfit for those Friday office environments or working from home. The cashmere painter's shawl collar cardigan acts as a casual, comfortable substitute to a tailored jacket - the shawl collar is designed with a deeper buttoning point compared to a lot of other shawl collar cardigans on the market, to create a flattering inverted v shape that emulates the shape you would find on a tailored jacket. The shawl collar also has a roll along the front, to emulate the lapel roll on a well made jacket.
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