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Spring 2026
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Spring Essentials: Knits

Our essential guide to the iconic pieces that every man needs in his Spring wardrobe.
By Eric Twardzik
A good knit is a necessity during a time of year when the temperature can fluctuate wildly between morning and evening, or when the sun dips in and out. A cotton cable knit, whether in its classic crewneck form or with a two-button Polo collar, is a preppy staple that looks natural when tied across the waist or tossed across the shoulders before it’s called into action. It’s the ultimate layering piece, pairing easily with everything from balmacaans to bi-swing jackets, distressed denim to pleated linen trousers.
Pleated Linen Suit Trouser
$398.00
Paxton Crest Velvet Slipper
$298.00
Custom Fit Striped Woven Shirt
$175.00 $124.99
Polo Bear Paisley Cotton Bandanna
$62.00
Classic Fit Striped Jersey T-Shirt
$75.00 $49.99
Distressed Leather Double–O-Ring Belt
$245.00
7-Inch Relaxed Fit Twill Officer’s Short
$198.00 $139.99
Keaton Washed Canvas Sneaker
$110.00 $79.99
Cable-Knit Cotton Sweater
$145.00
The Bayport Poplin Jacket
$185.00
Slider-Buckle Leather Belt
$225.00
Vintage Classic Jean
$198.00 $159.99
Sterling Silver Polo Mallet Cuff
$390.00
Cable-Knit Cotton Sweater
$145.00
Logo Canvas Medium Tote
$198.00
Classic Fit Striped Oxford Shirt
$130.00
Lightweight cotton knitwear for spring comes in permutations from quarter-zips to plain crewnecks and V-necks. Either can be deployed above a striped T-shirt and cargo shorts, or denim and a button-down, whenever the day calls for a little extra insulation.
Cotton Quarter-Zip Mockneck Sweater
$198.00 $139.99
Classic Fit Striped Jersey T-Shirt
$55.00 $39.99
Heritage Rowing Stripe Round Sunglasses
$200.00
10.5-Inch Gellar Classic Fit Cargo Short
$110.00
Leather-Trim Silk Jacquard Belt
$125.00
Cable-Knit Cotton Quarter-Zip Sweater
$150.00
Classic Fit Striped Oxford Shirt
$130.00 $89.99
Hampton Straight Jean
$125.00
Keaton Washed Canvas Sneaker
$110.00 $79.99
Mesh-Knit Cotton Crewneck Sweater
$130.00
Indigo Dot-Print Cotton Scarf
$128.00 $89.99
The Bayport Poplin Jacket
$185.00
Distressed Leather Belt
$225.00
9.5-Inch The Big Cargo Short
$248.00 $169.99
Cotton V-Neck Sweater
$125.00 $79.99
Hand-Braided Leather Bracelet
$95.00
Standard Fit Striped Lisle T-Shirt
$98.50 $79.99
Keaton Washed Canvas Sneaker
$110.00 $79.99
Vintage Classic Jean
$198.00 $139.99
Eric Twardzik is a writer with a deep reverence for things that get better with age, from tweed jackets to single-malt Scotch. He has contributed to titles including GQ, Esquire, and Condé Nast Traveler and serves as deputy editor of Wm Brown magazine. He lives in New England with his family and owns too many ties.
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