Translated by Bethszabee Garner
What if the fashion year 2025 rhymed with pragmatism? In the never-ending cycle of trends, one piece stands out by its timelessness and versatility: the cardigan. As good in plain as with a print, in wool or cotton, this buttoned-up light vest imposed itself in our lives while being well on its way to stay.
The cardigan, throughout the runways
The cardigan stands out for its details. Neither totally sweater, nor completely vest, it shakes up the codes and adorns itself with five to six buttons to make the difference. At Miu Miu, (fall-winter’s 2025 fashion show), it imposes itself as an important grey wool piece, essential to the it-girl in training. At Louis Vuitton, the last collection imagined by Pharell Williams and Niggo for the fall and winter of 2025-2026 offers elaborated cardigans with brown jacquard, an old-fashioned atmosphere that is broken with a suit jacket and big sneakers.
While at Chloé’s, the designer Chemena Kamali brings a breath of fresh air to the pink knitted jacket by adopting pretty layering effects for the spring-summer of 2025. Still in a unique spirit, the Scandinavian brand Acne Studios chooses to make two cardigans in one, a feat that reinvents the timeless vest thanks to the layering process
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Like often, the grand houses adopt the cardigan by giving it several lives. Its origin dates to the 1850’s, but its peak was in the 1970’s. Always more dressed up than a simple vest, the cardigan is often in wool, sign of elegance and of good taste.
In recent years, this beautiful piece has experienced an unprecedented resurgence in popularity, particularly due to the Agnès B. brand which has made it, a French symbol. However, on the pop culture’ side, the 2019 photo of Katie Holmes wearing a grey Khaite cardigan, has only elevated the fashion quotient of a poorly judged jacket.
Now, the cardigan is at the top of its form and is suitable for both winter and the beginning of spring… With a dress or the eternal jean and t-shirt uniform, it stands out and invites us to build a much more practical and respectful wardrobe
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A beautiful colorful cardigan : the cardigan adds a true touch of originality to a minimalistic outfit. Here, a totally black look blends in perfectly with the the Laia Alen’s brand cardigan. Its shimmering colors reveal themselves completely and reminds us of the vintage jackets of the 1970’s. Made of wool and Italian cashmere, it comes from sustainable production. A real plus when you want to keep a piece for a long time!
Stripped Lionel cardigan LAIA ALEN - 230€
An exceptional cardigan: the Verbania cardigan seduces with its pastel color. Made of silk, wool and linen, this vest envelops with its soft appearance and keeps you warm in any circumstances. Of course, the cut has an all-classical look but the flower buttons stand out. Heralding spring, this cardigan signed Loro Piana is a beautiful object to invest in.
Cardigan Verbania LORO PIANA – 2.100€
A timeless cardigan: Eric Bompard’s cachemere is now considered a classic of classics that comes in both sweater and cardigan. Here, is one of the house’s iconic pieces, this beautiful beige Tourterelle vest. Minimalistic but more importantly, essential, this vest is a great asset in a everyday outfit.
Classical Vest ERIC BOMPARD – 320€
A cardigan like in Copenhagen: it’s well known, the Scandinavian style is nowadays one of the most popular of the fashion sphere supplied by several idealized TikTok videos but also due to the appearance of creators.
Here, encounter with Skall Studio, a Danish brand founded in 2014 by Julie and Marie Skall. Specialized in beautiful wool, the label offers cardigans of noble materiel and responsibly sourced. Immediate love for the grey marled Senna vest.
Cardigan Senna SKALL STUDIO – 325€
A fantasy cardigan: simplicity does not mean uninteresting. The proof with this apple green Acne Studios cardigan which stands out with its washed out look. Simple and delicate, its undoubtably the centerpiece of an outfit. Wear it with a light jean and ballet flats or with a skirt and long socks. This season, boldness is in fashion !
Buttoned up green cardigan ACNE STUDIOS on Ssense -519€
