The best sweatshirts to layer up in style

Not your trad sweatshirt, this pick from Autograph is a little extra opulent than its terry cloth counterparts. Textured by its rich cotton construction, this caramel-hued option is the everyday luxury that you need, nay, deserve.

Your average logo-printed sweatshirt, this pick most certainly is not. Made from a hefty 420GSM cotton, Billionaire Boys Club's ‘Nothing’ sweatshirt is a thick and strong piece sure to warm even the coldest of weekday mornings… plus, the camouflage-edition logo that covers its chest is pretty sweet too.

Not only does Carhartt WIP know how to make a solid chore jacket and a pair of decent cargo pants, the Detroit-based workwear label is also a master when it comes to creating the perfect sweatshirt. Arriving in a rich burgundy hue, the Chase is rendered from a cotton blend and infused with a slight stretch for a comfortable and easy-wearing fit, making it ideal for cold-weather layering.

Bringing all the preppy, varsity-style vibes you've missed post-school days, Moncler's cotton-terry sweatshirt is punctuated by its white chenille-embroidery logo lettering. As far as styling goes, we'd opt for indigo-hued denim or white wide-leg trousers.

Searching for a simple sweatshirt that won’t break the bank? Uniqlo has got you covered through this staple crew neck style. Offered in eight different shades – from yellow and purple to grey and black – it’s crafted from a pilling-resistant fabric and is shaped with durable lining to see you through a bunch of seasons to come.

Retro and sporty, it's hard to go wrong when you go for an Adidas sweatshirt. In an inky blue hue, this piece is defined by its branded logo and Three Stripe detail at the chest.

Created in collaboration with Ché – the modern and sustainable menswear brand by Oliver Cheshire – Reiss’ latest navy sweatshirt is crafted from a cotton blend and detailed with a sun-kissed illustration at the back. Inspired by effortless holiday style, it’s a perfect port of call for airport travel and nights by the poolside. We suggest checking out the rest of the collection for a full getaway uniform.

Released as part of its Autumn/Winter 2023 collection, the ‘Fall From Olympus’ sweater by Manchester’s very own Represent is crafted from heavyweight cotton and features a slightly oversized fit. While it looks like it’s been swiped straight from the archives, it’s actually been washed using a special technique that results in a vintage look and feel. Rock these with some baggy jeans for that full streetwear-inspired aesthetic.

Gucci is among the best at serving menswear staples with a statement, and this sweater is a fine case in point. Featuring the house’s stark red Web stripe and logo print across the centre of the chest, it’s fitted with a striped collar in reference to athletic Ivy League wear, and falls with a relaxed cut to keep you comfortable for hours on end. Layer this one over your best pair of straight-cut blue jeans to let its design truly shine.

Thanks to the direction of Teddy Santis, New Balance has become one of the most hyped brands, not just in the world of sportswear, but in the universe of fashion as a whole. While its lauded “Made in USA” line is usually reserved for its more high-end trainers, for the first time ever, it has landed on NB’s famous ‘Core’ sweatshirt. If purple isn’t your thing, it’s available in a ton of other colours as well.

Since the early ‘90s, the work of Parra (or Pieter Janssen, as he was born) has gained a pretty healthy following. However, when the Dutch visionary decided to apply his art to clothing, that’s when things started to really blow up. For the Etappe 17 crew, Parra has fully embraced his abstract aesthetic, using nothing but a series of simple colours and shapes to create a cycling silhouette that will have artsy folks nodding their heads in approval.

There’s no way you can talk about the best sweatshirts without giving Nike’s ‘Tech Fleece’ a very special shoutout. Apart from its sneakers (obvs), this is one of the most popular pieces to come from the American sportswear company. Constructed from a cotton blend, it’s lined with brushed-back fleece inside for a soft and smooth feeling against your skin. It also comes in ten other colourways, so you’ll be completely spoilt for choice.

Sweatshirts like this are just one of the many reasons why Loewe is currently the world’s hottest brand. Arriving in a seriously stealthy all-black scheme, it’s finely embroidered with the Spanish fashion house’s signature Anagram logo across the front, that’s inspired by the branding irons used on hides during the 19th century. Pair with some black trousers for an understated look or some blue denim for a subtle splash of Americana.

Credited far and wide for its invention of the humble blue jean, it ought to come as no surprise that Levi's can also create a rather stunning denim blue sweatshirt. Et voilà.