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SNS Herning Fisherman Turtleneck
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September 24, 2009 by Ryan Willms
September 24, 2009 by Ryan Willms 
SNS Herning's oldest knit pattern dates back to 1931 with this heavy weight turtle neck. I recall touching on the subject of the long neck knits last winter and now I can't help but return to the topic. While I don't personally know somebody who regularly wears a turtleneck, I have to note that most females I know (my mom and girlfriend) do like them on guys and the comments are usually positive. I've noticed Monocle's fashion director often includes them in their fall spreads and the result is almost always appealing. I think an important feature of a wearable turtle neck is having some sort of texture or knit pattern. A thick cable knit or something dating back to the past of Denmark like this would be ideal. I also think it shouldn't be too slim in the body and rather promote a cozy, casual look while still fitting under a sport coat. It's not an easy one to pull off, and really not an easy item to find in the market.
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Reader Comments (6)
I think the most obvious problems with turtlenecks are, firstly,what should you wear underneath? I always wear a collared shirt under a heavy sweater, both for layering and because wool usually is itchy. And secondly, when do you wear it? Heavy wool turtlenecks gets insanly warm as soon as you are indoors, and it is of course impossible to regulate it cardigan style... and you dont want to take it off as you at most wearing a long sleeve tee. So, conclusion...only fit for the real outdoors.
Otherwise, it can look great. But there is a reason you mostly see them in fashionspreads.
This opens up the highly seasonal beard versus polar neck conundrum. I'm into the habit of oiling the trusty, rusty razor and heading down to Uniqlo for at least 2 of their superb Mongolian cashmere numbers.
Might be less of a quandary now that I'm in North America though. Where's all the Uniqlos? You can't but trip over them in London and the J+ stuff is due in soon.
I find this tuff, I tried it last year. I wanted to wear the heavy cable knits, but the 2nd I go inside I am sweating itchy and uncomfortable. I tired a 100% cashmere one, that was way lighter and it worked a little better. I think maybe these turtlenecks should stick to the lookbooks and not our necks.
Hm..taking into consideration my Mom's opinion on mens clothing...this never occured to me. I still remember those days in middle school when she would take me to get fitted(I use this word lightly) at none other than Mens Wearhouse.
Those were the days, they even knew us by name. I could just stroll right anytime and say, "Oh, give me the ol' Steve Harvey, tailor".
I used to rock the J.Crew roll necks back in the day. They were a nice compromise between a full turtleneck and a crew neck. Haven't seen one in awhile though...
fujiwara used to do the most beautiful cashmere roll-neck ever ... not sure if it still exists ...