3 film stars who made the turtleneck timeless

Elegant, comfortable and long and lean in its line, the turtleneck can be worn oversized or slim fit, with just one certainty: it will give your outfit a touch of unique, enveloping style.

The history of the turtleneck began in the mid-1800s when, still thought of simply as a warm, useful garment for athletes, it was worn above all by English polo players. A practical piece loved by sailors and fishermen too, it found its success with the British army during the Second World War.

But it was only in the '50s that the turtleneck definitively took on a popular allure thanks to some major film stars. So here are the style icons who made the turtleneck a timeless piece of clothing.

Marilyn Monroe

It was 1953 when Alfred Eisenstaedt photographed Marilyn Monroe on the patio of her home. It was thanks to those famous shots and the charm of the subject that, from then on, the turtleneck also took on a sense of simple but at the same time sensual clothing.

Audrey Hepburn

A few years later, in 1957, Funny Face came out with the stunning Audrey Hepburn. Unforgettable is the scene where she dances in black trousers and a black turtleneck, a simplicity of disarming elegance.

Steve McQueen

In 1968 Bullitt came out, with Steve McQueen starring as a shrewd, quiet cop. Adding to the charm of the Hollywood actor was his choice of the turtleneck, worn under the jacket as well. A pairing that to this day is still considered an excellent alternative to a jacket and shirt.

We chose these timeless icons of cinema style to tell you a little more about this style of sweater, which you'll find in our online shop in pure cashmere, and which to this day remains incredibly good at making your look chic with very little effort.