Tom & Boy Toys Sweatshirt

Building blocks, 1970s toy boxes and a fantastic combination of mint green and bright red. Tom & Boy's Toys Sweatshirt is a little celebration of childhood play, with the brand's name arranged across the front in a jumble of old-fashioned alphabet blocks.

Part of the Toy Department AW26 collection, which takes inspiration from the playful design world of Charles and Ray Eames, this sweatshirt brings a bit of vintage toy shop nostalgia into the mix.

The lettering is finished in red velvet flocking, giving the blocks a soft, raised texture against the mint green fabric. It's a lovely detail that makes the design feel almost like an old toy advertisement.

The sweatshirt has a relaxed, boxy shape with dropped shoulders, a classic crew neck and ribbed cuffs and hem. The slightly oversized proportions work brilliantly with the collection's wide-leg trousers and unusual prints.

In the AW26 campaign, it's paired with red and white patterned trousers and chunky brown loafers, a combination that makes me want to rethink everything I know about children's outfits.

There's a real sense of fun to this one, from the nostalgic lettering to that unexpected colour combination. Exactly the sort of sweatshirt Tom & Boy do so well.