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January 2026
RL/Men

Chin Music

Four smart ways to deploy a turtleneck this winter.
Beloved by groups as disparate as submarine crews and beat poets, the turtleneck is that rare meeting of perfect practicability and untouchable style. Practical, because it keeps out cold air and warms the neck, and stylish, as it forms a clean pedestal that frames your jawline and serves as an easy foundation for layered looks. Whether you take yours as a chunky cable knit or a finely spun cashmere, the four examples below will provide inspiration—and coverage.
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Send a Cable
The prominent texture and lower gauge of a cable-knit turtleneck set it up for play with other casual fabrics like herringbone tweed, waxed cotton, and washed denim. For that final touch, contrast its rustic heritage with something you wouldn’t expect, like an embroidered slipper.
The RL67 Herringbone Tweed Jacket
$1,198.00
Engine Turned-Buckle Leather Belt
$168.00
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Patch It Up
The addition of suede elbow patches gives a brand-new turtleneck lived-in cool. Complete the feeling with old-school favorites like a shearling aviator jacket and wide-wale cords.
Leather-Trim Shearling Flight Jacket
$2,998.00 $1,799.99
Heritage Rowing Stripe Round Sunglasses
$200.00
Distressed Leather Belt
$225.00
Whitman Relaxed Fit Corduroy Pant
$198.00
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Fleece and Desist
A waffle-knit turtleneck with a brushed-fleece interior makes for a cozy first line of defense against cold. Wear it with a puffer and drawstring pants to keep warm when running out the door.
The Colden Packable Down Jacket
$268.00 $189.99
Polo Prepster Stretch Classic Fit Pant
$125.00 $79.99
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Cashmere If You Can
A fine-knit turtleneck made with 100% cashmere is the easiest way to upgrade a layered look. Double down on the softness by matching it to a plaid cashmere shirt, cotton-cashmere fleece pants, and a quilted suede vest.
Automotive Metal Pilot Sunglasses
$315.00
Plaid Wool-Cashmere Twill Shirt
$1,495.00 $1,049.00
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