Most heterosexual women (and certain discerning gentlemen) have, at some point during their dating and romancing years, probably felt the desire to dress their boyfriends/life partners up like a doll. If not, you are obviously lying to yourselves, or are just blessed with a sartorially-gifted significant other who knows the difference between wingtips and oxfords.
In all seriousness, even if you can’t fully relate to the admittedly creepy feeling of wanting to dress your man from head-to-toe as if he were a child, I can say with 100% certainty that all of you have, at least once in your life, come across a garment of clothing or a pair of shoes that you were convinced would look darling on your partner, if only you could just convince him to put it on.
Patrik Ervell’s Birdseye Sweater in creme/navy evoked this feeling in me as soon as I laid eyes on it. The print on the sweater, although executed with an understated elegance, packs charm and whimsy, which are two words few men would want associated with their clothes. The good news is the knit has plenty of other selling points, which are accessible to even the most fashion-risk-averse dudes out there. For one, it’s made from 100% baby alpaca, so you know it’s softer and warmer than almost anything in his closet right now. The durable jacquard material is also resistant to pilling, which is very important to adult men who wish to look tip-top in their daily sojourns.
Available as an excellent early Christmas gift to the man in your life (because he probably won’t buy it for himself).
$298. Available at Working Title, 126A Davenport Road, 416-551-1085