Sunspel

Established in 1860, Sunspel is one of the quiet benchmarks of British wardrobe essentials

Sunspel has long been associated with the sort of garments that are easy to underestimate until you wear them. We choose it for clothing and underwear with real substance behind the simplicity — T-shirts, polos, shirts, socks and lighter knitwear that feel better, sit better and last better than the ordinary versions.

What matters here is not showiness, but finish, material and proportion. Much of it is clean and refined in character, though the range also leaves room for more distinctive seasonal pieces when they are done well.