Marie-France van Heel and her husband, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, watched from the stands as Everton claimed victory over Newcastle on Thursday night, with Van Heel keeping warm in a seriously chic quarter-zip jumper.
Wearing her hair swept back into her signature soft bun, the entrepreneur added a feminine touch to the otherwise relaxed look with chunky gold jewellery, while a berry-red manicure provided a sophisticated flash of colour.
A good knit is one of the hardest-working pieces in any autumn/winter wardrobe, and while darker shades such as navy, black and burgundy tend to dominate once temperatures drop, Van Heel is making a convincing case for white. And yes, you can absolutely wear white throughout the colder months - although perhaps keep it away from that glass of pinot noir.
White is one of those wonderfully versatile shades that can instantly make an outfit feel a little more polished. It works just as well with casual daytime pieces as it does dressed up for the evening, when its clean, bright finish can feel particularly elegant.
But it wasn't just the colour of Van Heel's jumper that caught our eye. The quarter-zip style is also having a major fashion moment, having become increasingly popular over the past year and making a memorable appearance on Chanel's pre-fall 2026 runway.
It's easy to see why the style has become such a wardrobe favourite. A quarter-zip has the relaxed feel of a classic jumper, but the zip neckline gives it a little more structure and makes it feel instantly polished. It's also surprisingly versatile: wear yours with jeans for an easy weekend look, pair it with tailored trousers for the office or layer it over a skirt or dress for a more dressed up combination.
Van Heel's look is a good reminder that winter dressing doesn't have to mean reaching exclusively for dark colours. A crisp white knit, some simple gold jewellery and a slick of berry-red nail polish can make even the most practical cold-weather outfit feel elevated.
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