The "one more piece" for grown-ups. A modern-patterned cashmere muffler to rescue your winter coordinates from falling into a rut 

A little twist for a winter routine gone stale

Even after a winter that was said to be warm, the cold has finally set in in earnest. Winter coordinating often means cycling through just a few coats paired with a limited rotation of mufflers and stoles. You might find yourself thinking "this pattern doesn't go with that coat," and end up wearing the same look every time you go out—which can feel a bit stale. That's exactly the moment to treat yourself to a new muffler. Coats, knits, and bottoms are often swayed by trends, but a cashmere muffler bought in the depths of winter can be cherished for many winters to come. If you've already had your fill of classic tartan check, why not try wrapping yourself in a beautiful cashmere piece that you rarely see around town—the kind that makes passersby turn their heads?

What makes a muffler or stole worthy of being that "one more piece" for grown-ups?

1. Something with a bit of spice added to the tartan check you see all over town

A familiar classic tartan check is lovely too, but if you want something to break the monotony of your winter coat, the key is choosing a pattern you don't often see elsewhere. It can work as an accent without being too loud, making it easy to incorporate. Whether draped casually around the neck or wound several times, it looks fresh either way.

2. Something in a vivid color that catches your eye

At the start of the season, standard colors are what tend to appeal. But once you're in the thick of winter and have grown a bit tired of gray, black, and navy, adding a color that instantly brightens up the area around your face is a great choice.

3. If you're going to own one, choose something made with the finest "cashmere"

Cashmere is, without question, the top choice for a muffler or stole you want to wear for years. By starting to use it in the depths of winter, you can put it away for the season before the cashmere fibers get worn down, allowing you to care for it thoroughly and keep it looking beautiful.

4. Something with a story to tell when someone says, "What a lovely muffler."

For a muffler that a grown-up wears with pride, having a story behind it makes it all the more endearing. Something crafted by skilled English artisans, or a brand born from a company that originally produced menswear fabric—it's nice to have an item you can say a word or two about.

5. Something that can be worn neatly, without being too long or too bulky when wrapped

In winter, we often layer clothing under a coat. It's convenient to have a muffler or stole that doesn't add too much bulk when wrapped around the neck.

Full of dignity. Five cashmere mufflers from Joshua Ellis

The mufflers of Joshua Ellis, one of England's oldest textile brands, founded in 1766. The company also runs a trading operation dealing in raw wool, and handles everything in-house, from yarn to the finished muffler. Known for its expertise in fabric production for menswear, Joshua Ellis is famous for its deep commitment to fabric-making. In particular, no effort is spared in the shrinking (fulling) process of the yarn, which is essential to accurately reproducing check patterns—thanks to this, the patterns come out exactly as intended. The result is a densely woven fabric that is soft yet firm, a piece that convinces you this is what "quality" truly means.

The vivid designs are popular with women, but also popular with men as "a muffler I'd want to buy for myself." The design, which brings a modern touch to the classic check pattern while remaining practical, is something you simply won't find anywhere else.

A check pattern that achieves uniform expression

By shrinking and raising the nap of both the warp and weft threads, the pattern never blurs depending on the angle, allowing for a perfectly uniform check pattern. The touch is smooth and wonderfully luxurious.

Cashmere cut short

As you can see when viewed from the side, Joshua Ellis's cashmere is deliberately cut short. Cashmere with longer fibers tends to develop pilling depending on how it's wound, but Joshua Ellis takes the opposite approach. Rather than a glossy sheen, it has a somewhat matte impression.

There are five designs, each one elevating your coordinate.

【GLEN CHECK】

A check inspired by the world of tailoring on London's Savile Row. It has a classic, tightly structured impression, with a yellow line serving as an accent.

【TATTERSALL CHECK】

Named after the pattern originally used for horse blankets, the Tattersall check has a bright, cheerful, and effortlessly natural feel. It's said to be used not only for mufflers but often incorporated into shirts as well.

【BUFFALO CHECK】

The only piece in the lineup to feature this check pattern that originated in England. Buffalo, meaning "to intimidate," was originally a pattern used to protect against wild animals during hunting and to express a threatening presence toward one's opponent, but it has now become one of England's representative check patterns.

【SHEPHARD CHECK】

The shepherd check, one of Britain's traditional patterns, is also known as the gun club check. "Shepherd" refers to the work of tending sheep on a farm, and the pattern is said to have gotten its name from the fact that shepherds wore cloaks in this pattern for warmth while working. It carries a certain rustic, gentle atmosphere.

【MODERN CHECK】

Modern Check verano green

Modern Check mid steal

The Basic Modern Tartan is a new collection that reinterprets and redesigns the existing check pattern to make it easier to match with contemporary fashion. Point colors are worked into the basic hues, giving the color scheme a fresh variation.

Brand introduced this time: Joshua Ellis