Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [3 Brands To Know For Basics](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/2032) ![3 Brands To Know For Basics](https://media.slman.com/Eg3D55_YaEfHMiu5KyBC5S8Nqag=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fmaiya-shoot-feb-thumb.jpg) Photography: VICTORIA ADAMSON [Fashion](/index%2Ephp/style/fashion) / 15 February 2023 # 3 Brands To Know For Basics Basics are the foundations on which great wardrobes are built. To help you get yours right, we’ve drafted in Maiya to showcase three brands that have nailed the items you need for stylish everyday dressing… Photography: VICTORIA ADAMSON All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. ![](https://media.slman.com/A0tZTiGUIodZBcN-cNhk15SCyyw=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fnew-sunspel.gif) Sunspel mixes tradition and contemporary design to create some of the best basics out there. Crafted from luxurious soft cotton, this great British brand’s classic t-shirts are the perfect pared-back style. Its Riviera polo shirt also gets our stamp of approval. ![](https://media.slman.com/DxvlN-jiJxbut5HhXgpIOEn7Dxs=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2F2-maiya-look-1.png) [Classic T-Shirt, £80](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35928&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunspel.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-short-sleeve-crew-neck-t-shirt-white) [Regular Fit Jean, £185](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35928&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunspel.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-regular-fit-jean-denim-rinse-wash) [Cotton Harrington Jacket, £375](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35928&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunspel.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-cotton-drill-harrington-jacket-in-stone) [Totebag, £40](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35928&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunspel.com%2Fproducts%2Ftote-bag-in-off-white) [Cashmere Woven Scarf, £185](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35928&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunspel.com%2Fproducts%2Frecycled-cashmere-woven-scarf-in-grey-melange) [Walsh & Sunspel Trainer, £265](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35928&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunspel.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-walsh-sunspel-trainer-in-grey-white-mftw9391-gyeh) --- ## SHOP OUR OTHER FAVOURITES FROM SUNSPEL ![Classic T-Shirt](https://media.slman.com/O12z8gHI6714VEVJz2zHh-HyHH4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fsunspel-stripe.jpg) [#### Classic T-Shirt](https://www.sunspel.com/products/men-s-ss-crew-neck-t-shirt-in-bluestone-ecru-breton-stripe-mtsh0001brs-stkj?) £80 ![Riviera Polo Shirt](https://media.slman.com/UC6CNkjW946SWG31gP-xMq8rch8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fsunspel-5.jpg) [#### Riviera Polo Shirt](https://www.sunspel.com/products/mens-riviera-polo-shirt-in-space-blue-mpol1026-burt?_pos=8&_fid=c1b164101&_ss=c) £125 ![Oxford Shirt](https://media.slman.com/mlP2Y7X7kXh1YtbBWxUWIo5yiC8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fsunspel-4.jpg) [#### Oxford Shirt](https://www.sunspel.com/products/men-s-oxford-shirt-in-light-blue-oxford-yarn-dyed-msht2057-bued?_pos=4&_fid=7be0866dc&_ss=c) £165 ![Knit Bomber Jacket](https://media.slman.com/WPepRjSvhYgcjJW1tOH3mRyA5fo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fsunspel-2.jpg) [#### Knit Bomber Jacket](https://www.sunspel.com/products/mens-knit-bomber-jacket-in-navy-mjac7085-buaa) £325 ![](https://media.slman.com/WLsNUz6OLsvvYP7Uw3of7gKNJ8Y=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fnew-2maiya-landscape-1.gif) Simple silhouettes, ageless styles and functional fabrics give Oliver Spencer’s basics their edge. Its versatile sweatshirts and hero gilets will never let you down. ![](https://media.slman.com/NhaZMrF-PPwxwiheN60gD74L9_c=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2F2maiya-look-2.png) [Heavy T-Shirt, £75](https://oliverspencer.co.uk/collections/t-shirts-and-polo-shirts/products/conduit-t-shirt-tavistock-white) [Judo Trousers Kingsley Cord, £229](https://oliverspencer.co.uk/products/judo-trousers-kingsley-cord-black?_pos=12&_sid=f7f66bff7&_ss=r) [Bembridge Fleece Jacket Fairfax, £186 (was £310)](https://oliverspencer.co.uk/products/bembridge-fleece-jacket-fairfax-navy-1?_pos=1&_sid=d538c1b3c&_ss=r) [Dock Hat Rib, £55](https://oliverspencer.co.uk/collections/hats-and-gloves/products/dock-hat-rib-charcoal-1) [Polperro Socks Albion, £19](https://oliverspencer.co.uk/products/polperro-socks-albion-navy-brown?_pos=3&_sid=b002d30b2&_ss=r) [Reproduction Of Found US Military Trainers, £48 (were £95)](https://oliverspencer.co.uk/collections/trainers/products/reproduction-of-found-us-military-trainer-gray) --- ## SHOP OUR OTHER FAVOURITES FROM OLIVER SPENCER ![Pleated Trousers Malin Beige](https://media.slman.com/J0PixBlP7D_aJNMVndomgYS98_g=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fpleated-trousers-malin-biege.png) [#### Pleated Trousers Malin Beige](https://oliverspencer.co.uk/collections/menswear/products/pleated-trousers-malin-beige) £189 ![Blenheim Jumper Chilton](https://media.slman.com/FkGN795cfHLR4koQ8-jBgD1mXKI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fblenheim-jumper-chilton.png) [#### Blenheim Jumper Chilton](https://oliverspencer.co.uk/collections/menswear/products/blenheim-jumper-chilton-navy-cream) £179 ![Clerkenwell Tab Shirt Pool Navy](https://media.slman.com/V-SociA_LO_3dw87-k4i9dzvt6k=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fclerkenwell-tab-shirt-pool.png) [#### Clerkenwell Tab Shirt Pool Navy](https://oliverspencer.co.uk/collections/menswear/products/clerkenwell-tab-shirt-pool-navy) £119 ![Roxwell Knitted Jacket Anders Navy](https://media.slman.com/RnKGvraFC1hrBvHBrLBFtkDA81Q=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Foliver-spency-cardi.png) [#### Roxwell Knitted Jacket Anders Navy](https://oliverspencer.co.uk/collections/new-arrivals/products/roxwell-knitted-jacket-anders-navy) £295 ![](https://media.slman.com/dcIc2WsDYRRH1lBjdjLnfzKuG-g=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Fnew-alex-mill.gif) New York brand Alex Mill gets fit and fabric just right to deliver timeless, quality basics at an affordable price point. Look out, in particular, for its practical sweatshirts, knitwear and chinos. ![](https://media.slman.com/nGM8YehpdK6OrbKUb6O5z7fM5Pg=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2F2-maiya-look-3.png) [Easy Shirt, £120](https://www.alexmill.com/collections/mens-shirts/products/easy-shirt-in-end-on-end-broadcloth) [Standard Pleated Chino Pant, £145](https://www.alexmill.com/collections/pants/products/standard-pleated-pant-in-chino-in-oat-milk) [Garment Dyed Work Jacket in Recycled Denim, £210](https://www.alexmill.com/collections/mens-jackets-coats/products/garment-dyed-work-jacket-in-recycled-denim-in-dark-navy) [The Perfect Weekday Tote, £175](https://www.alexmill.com/collections/the-perfect-tote-family/products/the-perfect-weekday-tote-in-golden-khaki) [Novesta Star Dribble Mono, £105](https://www.alexmill.com/collections/shoes-mens/products/novesta-star-dribble-mono-in-beige) --- ## SHOP OUR OTHER FAVOURITES FROM ALEX MILL ![Work Jacket In Vintage Wash Denim](https://media.slman.com/oCoywxZSNQCIaQFBaaPCeqPWmns=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Falex-mill-1.jpg) [#### Work Jacket In Vintage Wash Denim](https://www.alexmill.com/collections/all-mens/products/work-jacket-in-vintage-wash-denim) £235 ![Straight Leg Pant In Vintage Washed Chino](https://media.slman.com/oachEJVBPVRZUrwTlfbXi1JWa2E=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Falex-mill-2.jpg) [#### Straight Leg Pant In Vintage Washed Chino](https://www.alexmill.com/collections/pants/products/straight-leg-pant-in-vintage-washed-chino-in-dark-navy) £170 ![Polo Sweater In Lightweight Cashmere](https://media.slman.com/aD8a5LEp62BkyZTBlCpbAEsLtg0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Falex-mill-4.jpg) [#### Polo Sweater In Lightweight Cashmere](https://www.alexmill.com/collections/sweatshirts-sweaters-mens/products/polo-sweater-in-lightweight-cashmere-in-stone) £350 ![Garment Dyed Crewneck Sweatshirt](https://media.slman.com/jLf9XYxpolQTNYjRPasL1BL2lEM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F02%2Falex-mill-5.jpg) [#### Garment Dyed Crewneck Sweatshirt](https://www.alexmill.com/collections/sweatshirts-sweaters-mens/products/garment-dyed-crewneck-sweatshirt-in-heather-grey) £135 Photography by [Victoria Adamson](https://www.victoriaadamson.com/) All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. 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