THEWinter always brings with it the temptation of neutral tones: camel, black, gray and butter white. AND a reassuring palettesure, but sometimes all too predictable. And then the red turtleneck enters the scene: a tiny detail, which however overturns the entire look.
It’s the kind of style choice easy to replicate but with surprising results: a touch of energy that illuminates coats rigorous, pullovers classics, pants structured and total look with calm shades. An accent that breaks the monotony of Winter 2025 2026 without upsetting your wardrobe.
Where we have already seen it
The season confirms it: the colorful turtleneck has become a styling trend. Several brands have transformed it into a simple but very powerful gesture to give new life to winter looks. A method, ultimately, more intelligent than radical: the formal structure of the outfit is maintained, but it fits in an interference that changes everything. Proenza Schouler he embraced the formula with great elegance.
Proenza Schouler Autumn Winter 2025 2026.
In the F/W 2025-2026 collection the red turtleneck is simple and without special effects. The classic turtleneck in wool, or sometimes lighter in cotton and cashmere, which pops out of crew-neck pullovers or sweatshirts. Same logic, different interpretations: Neon collars were also spotted on the catwalks by Tory Burch, Max Mara and many others, with nuances ranging from electric blue to pine green and burgundy.
How to wear a turtleneck under winter looks
To imitate the styling that Proenza Schouler brings to the catwalk, you need to follow the recipe precisely. The basis is a red turtleneck adherent. Above, a blue and burgundy diamond-patterned shirt, or in any case a graphic pullover in dark colors that reveals the red neck. Under, wide corduroy trousers cream-colored, the kind that flows softly and almost touches the ground. The icing on the look: the woven belt in leather, maxi clutch bag vinyl and gloves black in leather.
The red turtleneck as an original touch to the winter wardrobe.
Mistakes to avoid? The first is to choose a turtleneck too thick: it serves very thin, almost like a second skin. The second is exceed with colors: the outfit holds up because everything else stays neutral or dark.
To break the winter monotony and give a twist to the Christmas 2025 looks or for a weekend in the mountains, here is the style secret to unleash this year in times of need.