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If there’s one piece of clothing that has quietly taken over every stylish man’s wardrobe this winter, it’s the quarter-zip sweater, and honestly, we’re not complaining.
Equal parts cosy and chic, it walks the perfect line between “I tried” and “I woke up like this.” From moody monochrome shades to vibrant hues, both Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities were see zipping up and showing us exactly how to do winter dressing right. To all the men out there, consider this your ultimate style inspiration dump.
Timothée Chalamet’s Colour-Pop Street Style
Timothée Chalamet walking a random NYC street in a black-and-hot-pink colour-block fleece quarter-zip sweater is one of the most fashionable things to have happened to the industry. Paired with straight-leg black trousers and crisp white sneakers, the look is bold and balanced, proof that a single statement piece is all you need to turn a sidewalk into your personal runway.
Sidhant The Golden Hour Dreamboat
Shot during the golden hour, the setting sun perfectly compliments Sidhant‘s fuzzy purple quarter-zip, adding to the cozy feel of the outfit. The rich violet tones practically glow against the evening skyline. Worn with a simple white tee peeking underneath and half-zipped for that casual unbothered effect, Sidhant proves that comfort and drama can absolutely coexist.
Ishaan Khatter Making the Case for the Quarter-Zip
Ishaan atter casually rocking a colour-block quarter-zip sweater while leaning against a red car in a regal, royal backdrop? That’s a whole look. The bold black-and-cream horizontal stripe quarter-zip paired with sleek dark trousers, and a classic watch channels serious old-money energy. It’s the kind of outfit that makes even standing still look cinematic.
Vedang Raina’s B&W Edit
There’s a reason the whole black and white aesthetic never goes out of style, and Vedang Raina will attest to it whole-heartedly. It strips everything back to pure charisma. This dark ribbed quarter-zip, worn half-zipped and effortlessly slouchy, is the kind of piece that does all the talking. Minimal, magnetic, and impossibly cool, Vedang’s sweater proves it is the perfect loungewear elevated to an art form.
ASAP Rocky’s Layered Luxury
Leave it to ASAP Rocky to make a quarter-zip feel like haute couture and so much more. Layered under a neon-accented trench coat over a crisp white shirt, his dark brown knit quarter-zip anchors a daring colour-blocked look that somehow stays perfectly wearable. This is for anyone who wants to push the trend further, more is more… and some more!
The quarter-zip sweater has officially graduated from being spotted peeking out of everyone’s gym bag to a full-blown fashion statement. And these five looks are Exhibit A. Whether you’re drawn to the understated cool of a classic black knit or the dopamine-dressing energy of a hot-pink and black fleece, there’s a version of this trend for every personality and every winter occasion. So go ahead: zip up, lean into the comfort, and let the outfit do the rest.
