It’s likely that clear air legislation in your locale prohibits the use of old-school wood burners. At any rate, you probably wouldn’t want such an impeccable piece anywhere near a naked flame. But this lavish ribbed cardigan from TOM FORD really would hold court next to a roaring fire. The stories it could tell – made as it is from exceptional materials exclusively sourced from some of the world’s most prestigious mills.

Now here is a character. The fluffy mohair with the cheery yellow tone is a vibe. The Jacquard pattern gives it the look of a patchwork finish – and it won’t be short of envious glances, either. Wear it as a statement piece over a white tee or as part of a tonal ensemble in need of a textural boost. Guaranteed get-up-and-go for any getup.

Elsewhere on this site, you’ll find examples of AMI PARIS’ much-loved knitwear with the brand’s signature motif proudly intarsia-knitted into the piece. An oversized “Ami de Coeur” emblem that says it with your chest. But at its heart, so to speak, Mr Alexandre Mattiussi’s classy label is all about classic menswear, and this piece is as classic as they come. Fabricated from a super-soft blend of cashmere and wool, this timeless staple will see you through many winters to come.

Convention suggests the button-up cardigan should feature a V-neck to allow a necktie to peek through. So, ask yourself: when was the last time you wore a necktie? Mr P.’s cotton cardie leans more towards the shirt style, with a placket that stretches up to the neck, with a matching collar. The striped pattern, meanwhile, is one that television producers are likely to avoid given the potential stroboscopic effect. However, it makes for a neutral, go-with-anything design for everyday life.

To placate the more sensible requirements of a knitwear purchase, the key colour here is a safely adaptable camel. But that of course is not the whole story. Note the fluffy finish of this brushed alpaca blend. Then we come to the splashes of colour, a riff on a painter’s brushstrokes. The artist in question: Mr Jonathan Anderson, whose signature playfulness is all over this LOEWE cardigan.

Again with the under-the-radar sassiness from cult Japanese outfit KAPITAL. The initial impression of this ecru number is of the quintessential cable-knit cardie, only the proportions are slightly off (we recommend sizing up to make the most of its loose, slouchy fit). And on the elbows, the brand’s trademark smiley motif, with what looks like an emo hairdo. Traditional, but a bit different – which makes for a neat surmise of the modern-day approach to the cardigan in general.