By July, the reality of winter has well and truly hit our morning routines. The temptation to hide under oversized outwear can sometimes be the default, but the true test of a cold-weather wardrobe lies in what happens when the coat comes off. The answer? Chic, comfortable investment cardigans and jumpers that deliver both style and substance – pieces that cocoon, elevate, and endure.

This season, the RUSSH team is reaching for knitwear that balances luxury with longevity, from featherlight cashmeres to sustainably sourced wools.

Whether you're after a refined essential or a statement knit, these are the RUSSH-approved pieces worth investing in for 2026.

1. GUEST IN RESIDENCE Alina cashmere and silk-blend sweater

2. DÔEN Knitted Cardigan

3. JW Anderson wool-mohair blended sweater 

4. St. Agni Wool Crew Neck Jumper

5. Nagnata Alpaca Sweater

6. Scanlan Theodore Cashmere Wool Cardigan

7. CELINE Wool Sweater

8. COS Belted Wool Jumper

9. & Other Stories Brushed Mohair-Blend Cardigan

10. Lee Mathews Cashmere Turtleneck

11. Toteme Crew Knit

12. CAMILLA AND MARC Ines Knit Sweater

13. POSSE Freddie Jumper

As we navigate the cooler days ahead of us this season, jumpers and cardigans only take up so much room in ones wardrobe. So, what else is needed to round out a winter capsule wardrobe? Our mind goes straight to outerwear, and what is more perfect for your layering game than topping a new and fresh cardigan with a denim jacket? Or, if you need something a tad more office friendly, we've also rounded up our top picks of the best blazers right now. There's also outerwear more suited to braving extreme temperatures – like these trench coats, or perhaps a rain jacket.

Now you're warm; you're cosy – what is missing? Accessories, obviously. You may be thinking the team at RUSSH has that covered, too; and you're right. You'll be remiss to not run your eyes over the accessories we've rallied to ensure a well thought out winter wardrobe. You are most welcome.

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