I recently watched the original Pink Panther movie from 1963 (that’s 48 years ago for anyone keeping track at home…), with Peter Sellers, David Niven, and an especially young and dashing Robert Wagner cavorting around Cortina d’Ampezzo. What struck me was how current the fashions looked – fitted sweaters, narrow trousers – there’s a reason the styles are coming back in fashion – and as cyclists, we’re perfectly suited to sport ‘em.

This Meccanico wool sweater would have been right at home in the film – the fitted cut, high collar, full zipper have “euro-style” written all over it. It’s 70% wool, 30% acrylic blend that feels soft against the skin, but there’s a ruggedness about it that the ladies will surely dig.

When a garment looks good, it looks good – regardless of the era – and that’s what makes this one a classic. It’s washable at home – use the gentle cycle on cold, and be sure to hang dry it.