Mountain Research’s output may be meticulously crafted and unfailingly chic, but designer Setsumasa Kobayashi isn’t necessarily connected to the worlds of traditional fashion or hype driven streetwear. As to be expected from a brand whose biannual collections are conceived during a literal mountain retreat, practical functionality is always the foremost priority for Kobayashi and Mountain Research.

The T Knit Beanie plays to the black and grey sensibilities of winter while almost looking like R.E.M. merch! What else can you really ask for?

• Knit construction 
• Embroidered logo on cuff 

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