Chicest

Now that the coldest season has taken hold, I’ve been keeping a close eye on the knitwear trends emerging across London. As I’ve been scouting out the city dwellers’ wardrobes, one thing keeps catching my eye: the chicest Londoners are all gravitating towards the same navy jumper, and it’s not the one you might expect.

Rather than reaching for the classic crew-neck—forever reliable but a touch predictable—the style set has collectively shifted toward a navy V-neck silhouette. With its clean, plunging line, the V-neck flashes just a hint of décolletage, giving this knit a refined, elevated feel without losing any of its effortlessness.

Rendered in rich, timeless navy (a shade already dominating the season), this jumper naturally pairs with everything from slouchy jeans to sharp tailoring. It’s versatile, polished and naturally cool—no wonder it’s become the knit Londoners can’t stop wearing.

And while the city’s fashion crowd got there first, retailers are quickly catching on. From Reformation’s much-loved Jadey jumper to Uniqlo’s sleek merino version, there are already plenty of covetable options hitting the shelves.