A genuine reason why I love getting up on a cold winter morning is the ability to pile up on my layers and feel warm and cozy (yes, I secretly LOVE feeling like a marshmallow). Protection is the key word. Pringle of Scotland does protection in a subtle manner with key knits for a winter wardrobe.

The house’s history with knitwear was fully displayed; chunky, woolen and cashmere cardigans knitted in chains and loops were the feature of the collection. One could say the cardigans were encrusted with scales. Yes, merino and cashmere scales . And, combined with the textiles, textures, and styling- it almost felt desert-y and reptilian. Appealing/assuaging for the wintertime blues? I think YES!

Style notes: The bases of this collection? Head to toe monochrome and texture.  As y’all probably know by now, I’m have a huge soft spot for textures. The idea of having a monochromatic outfit can seem pretty drab and stale, but when textures are at play it’s like Mr. Clean/Fabio-combo rescued your outfit from a dry spell.

Note the various textures of the knits; some knits are chunkier and some knits are crepe paper thin. Some fabrics have a sheen to them while others absorb light. The idea is to mix it up with thickness/texture/sheen. Also, keep in mind that there is always one very strong texture (star actor) that dominates the outfit and the other textures are merely supporting roles.

And as usual… Photos courtesy of Marcio Maderi