LOUNGEWEAR WISHLIST BY NUMÉRO NETHERLANDS
editors MARIA MOTA and MAREK BARTEK
Maybe it is the rise of working from home, maybe everyone collectively got tired of uncomfortable clothes, or maybe we simply realised that softness is a luxury of its own, there is something deeply satisfying about good loungewear. From second-skin basics and perfectly oversized hoodies to cashmere sets you never want to take off, these are the brands currently defining our ideal version of staying in — or at least dressing like we are about to.
BRASSAI: Black sheer pullover
BRASSAI keeps things super lowkey but still got under our radar. Sheer knits, second-skin silhouettes and body-conscious basics don’t feel trend-driven — rather they focus on longevity and the sensation of tactility. Produced locally in New York and built around ethically sourced organic cotton, the label approaches menswear through the lens of queer softness, blurring the line between underwear, loungewear and going-out dressing. Visually, the brand sits somewhere between the stripped-back sensuality of Helmut Lang, the unapologetic eroticism of Ludovic de Saint Sernin and the dark romanticism of early Ann Demeulemeester collections.
CDLP: Slim fit rib T-Shirt
Swedish duo of Christian Larson and Andreas Palm launched CDLP back in 2016 — as they tell it — inspired by travels together and a simple observation about how differently people approach comfort and style. What began as a passion project, built on a shared vision to redefine premium men's underwear, has since evolved into one of the most talked-about names in luxury essentials. Crafted and produced in Europe, CDLP continues to prove that refined design and responsible practice can coexist in a perfect harmony. Through ongoing collaborations with artists and creatives like Alexander Ekman, Jon Kortajarena and Polina Isadora, the brand continues to move beyond underwear, building their own universe.
SUSUMU: Ori pants
There is something about the East Asian approach to slow living that keeps pulling people in. “Wellth over wealth” is the guiding principle for Susumu, and a personal manifesto for the brand’s founder, Chloe Kim — a breast cancer survivor who made the decision to suspend her business for three years while undergoing treatment. Since reopening in 2022, Susumu has been at the forefront of responsible creation and consumption, with a strong focus on upcycling and reworking waste materials from its own production.
VIR VITA: Pointelle lounge short
Meaning “Green Earth,” the LA-based brand — unsurprisingly — takes its main inspiration from nature. The collections reinterpret not only nature’s beauty, but also its resilience, its capacity for regeneration, and its delicate balance. A muted colour palette appears across exclusively natural fibres like cotton and linen. Truly a pioneer of sustainable efforts, Vir Vita might be prioritising the longevity and the feel of clothes, but in no way does it mean that the design aspect is falling short. It’s timeless and chic, relaxed but definitely not slouchy.
EXTREME CASHMERE: n°484 july v-neck sweater
Founded by Saskia Dijkstra in 2016, Extreme Cashmere approaches knitwear with the idea that great cashmere should not be seasonal, restrictive or overly precious. The entire brand is built around an ongoing collection rather than traditional fashion calendars, focusing on long-lasting essentials designed to work across different bodies, genders and personal styles. Its now-signature unisize approach was born almost accidentally after the first sweater Saskia designed — the crew hop — unexpectedly fit nearly everyone who tried it on. Since then, Extreme Cashmere has carved out its own lane through ultra-soft staples. It’s both practical and indulgent, playfully colourful and truly luxurious.
NEEVE: The Erin tank top
As the story goes Neeve was founded on the idea of effortless dressing, as one of the founders watched their partner get dressed every morning, picking up just the right fit every single time. Neeve aims to be the first thing you reach for in the morning, even before coffee, and yet, effortless doesn’t necessarily mean simple. The brand was founded in Amsterdam in 2019 but only presented its first collection in 2020 — spending the entire year to perfect the fit and feel of every single product. Produced in collaboration with family-run ateliers and factories in Portugal, Neeve has been building a reputation for itself, one that’s rooted in both clean and calm aesthetic and responsible practices.
ALO: Trail sneakers
Every cool girl’s favourite, Alo Yoga has built a reputation of celeb-approved activewear through partnerships with the likes of Kendall Jenner. It is definitely a more girl-on-the-move type of brand but at this day and age, who isn’t running around? Built around that polished wellness aesthetic that has completely taken over Los Angeles and social media alike, Alo balances performance wear with an almost off-duty model look. From sculpting matching sets, perfectly oversized hoodies to activewear that rarely actually stays only inside the gym, once you go alo you won’t go back.