The Coolest Ways To Wear The Crochet Trend This Season
There was a time when crochet meant itchy waistcoats and doilies. Those days are over. Today, crochet has been reimagined for a new era of fashion-conscious minimalists, and there’s no better example of that than the Reiss x Tom Daley collection.
Co-designed by Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley, this 15-piece capsule fuses heritage-inspired knitting techniques with contemporary shapes. Even better, all proceeds are being donated to charity, so you can look good and do good.
The best bit? It nails this summer’s most surprising menswear trend: crochet. But not as you know it. Here’s how to pull it off with maximum cool points.
The Hero Piece
The Crochet Denim Jacket
This one’s an instant icon. The neutral off-white denim grounds the look, but it’s the crocheted panels and thick hand-finished stitching that make it pop.
It feels artisanal, clean and fresh – the kind of piece that does all the talking. Throw it over a vest or open shirt for a smart-casual twist.
The Unexpected MVP
The Crochet Denim Shorts
Made to pair with the jacket, but strong enough to stand alone. These shorts are finished with matching crochet inserts and contrast stitching for just the right amount of visual intrigue.
Style them with tonal layers or the matching shirt for a contemporary spin on co-ords.
The Statement Shirt
The Tile Crochet Shirt
This feels like a future collector’s item. With its bold tile-inspired open crochet design and boxy silhouette, it’s made to stand out. The contrast between the geometric pattern and soft yarn texture gives it a handcrafted yet modern feel.
Pair it with relaxed trousers or layered over a vest for a statement summer look.
The Textured Polo
The Crochet Polo Shirt
Arguably the collection’s boldest piece. Multicoloured yarns are stitched together in open-weave panels that nod to classic crochet, reimagined with fashion-forward colour blocking.
The structured collar keeps it refined, while the playful tones give it plenty of attitude.
The Summer Knit
The Chunky Knit Jumper in Soft Blue
This is one for cool evenings and breezy weekends. The thick hand-knit texture is balanced by the soft, sky-blue tone – a subtle reference to the collection’s water theme.
It’s chunky without being bulky, and perfect layered over tailored trousers or wide-leg shorts.
The Breezy Button-Up
The Wave-Knit Shirt in Soft Blue/White
Easily the most wearable piece in the line-up. This short-sleeved knit shirt features a jacquard wave pattern that captures the spirit of the sea without going full nautical.
Ideal for layering or wearing buttoned-up with drawstring trousers, it’s a sharp take on summer texture.
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Whether you want to go full-on crochet or just introduce a hint of it, this collection has mastered how to do texture, pattern and colour in a way that feels both bold and refined.
Available online and in select Reiss stores. Subject to availability – so don’t hang about.
A paid partnership with Reiss – words and opinions are Ape’s own.
