The quarter-zip becomes the new status symbol for men of a certain position
What do models David Beckham, Rishi Sunak and Fendi have in common? They are all big fans of a quarter zip.
Polo collars with a small zip that goes from the neck to the chest have become the new status symbol for men of a certain position as they abandon the shirt and tie aesthetic.
John Lewis, who acts as an unofficial British barometer of what the average person buys, says he has sold 62% more quarter- zips than crewnecks since the start of the year. Among customers, a £55 navy cotton version with a silver zip is the most popular.
At Gant, 10% of sales last December were sweaters with quarter zip. Demand for a ribbed version with a two-tone collar remains strong. On the sidelines, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta wears a zip under a puffer jacket, while England manager Gareth Southgate ditched his signature navy gilet for a white M&S knit zip at the 2022 World Cup. p>
What do models David Beckham, Rishi Sunak and Fendi have in common? They are all big fans of a quarter zip.
Polo collars with a small zip that goes from the neck to the chest have become the new status symbol for men of a certain position as they abandon the shirt and tie aesthetic.
John Lewis, who acts as an unofficial British barometer of what the average person buys, says he has sold 62% more quarter- zips than crewnecks since the start of the year. Among customers, a £55 navy cotton version with a silver zip is the most popular.
At Gant, 10% of sales last December were sweaters with quarter zip. Demand for a ribbed version with a two-tone collar remains strong. On the sidelines, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta wears a zip under a puffer jacket, while England manager Gareth Southgate ditched his signature navy gilet for a white M&S knit zip at the 2022 World Cup. p>
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