Turtleneck sweater
The turtleneck sweater is not just for Steve Jobs, although the tech guru actually wore the shorter mockneck sweater. Because turtlenecks are elegant and keep you warm, especially when they're made from Zegna Baruffa's extremely soft and guaranteed mulesing-free merino wool.
Turtleneck sweaters: Functional and elegant
The turtleneck: between chivalry, working world and fashion emblem
Traces of the turtleneck can be found in the Middle Ages in a very chivalrous context, as it was the knights who wore it under their chainmail to avoid neck injuries.
It is moreover for its utilitarian and functional side that it experienced great success with the working world in the 19th century. It is particularly with the maritime world that it found its audience. Regularly confronted with extreme conditions between cold and bad weather, fishermen and sailors, seeking warm clothing, wore it to protect themselves from the cold.
It was only from the 1960s that the turtleneck became the true fashion emblem it is today. Popularized by many personalities from the art or business world such as Steve Jobs or Andy Warhol, it was especially worn by one of the iconic groups of the era: the Beatles. They established it as a true essential of the male wardrobe and largely contributed to the success of this iconic piece.
Italian virgin wool: comfort, warmth and ethics
Made in Portugal from high-quality Italian virgin wool, this turtleneck sweater offers exceptional comfort throughout the winter. The wool is certified mulesing-free and OEKO-TEX®, guaranteeing both ethical craftsmanship and optimal respect for the skin.
Its gauge 7 knit, dense and structured, creates a visible texture that gives the piece relief while ensuring maximum warmth. The fiber, soft and silky to the touch, makes this turtleneck particularly pleasant to wear.
Portuguese craftsmanship combines traditional know-how and modern precision: each piece is designed to last and maintain its proportions and shape over time. This sweater is therefore an elegant and comfortable piece, perfect for getting through winter with style and warmth.
The turtleneck sweater: elegant, functional and durable
Today, the turtleneck sweater is a piece of the male wardrobe that must be durable. Elegant and functional by nature, we designed it to accompany you throughout the year, whether in winter under a coat, or directly on the skin or under an overshirt when temperatures become milder.
