The sweater has become a great autumn must-have piece, not only because it goes perfectly with anything, but also because both the catwalk and street style have elevated it as one of the season’s key garments
María Lautenschlaeger
A cardigan is your ace in the hole for in-between-season style. In other words, it’s great to take with you to have on hand just in case. Now, beyond its role as a basic wardrobe item that goes with everything, the catwalk has consecrated it as one of the greatest hits of autumn 2023. Thanks to brands like Miu Miu, the cardigan has become one of this season’s key trends. Its perfect match? A pair of knitted knickers, at least according to Miuccia Prada, the brand’s creative director.Launchmetrics SpotlightStreet style has welcomed this new fashion ‘must,’ and we’re seeing it in all different versions. Oversize designs are among our favorites; of those, we especially like the pastel multicolored wool style that we saw Danish stylist Emili Sindlev wearing.Launchmetrics SpotlightOf course, cardigans have also made a comeback in their more classic form and even in cropped versions. We’re telling you: the latter look especially good paired with high-waisted jeans.Launchmetrics Spotlight
Sailor stripes are one of the season’s most sought-after prints, and we love the navy spirit of this Mango jacket, which also features gold buttons. €39.99/$79.99Cortesía de MangoIf you are looking for a cardigan similar to Sindlev’s, take a look at this one in purple cashmere, which bears the Parfois label. €99.99/$189.99Cortesía de ParfoisBa&sh brings out the cardigan’s sportier side by switching the classic buttons for a double zipper; the change makes this jacket as original as it is cool. €295/$450Cortesía de Ba&sh
Iconic knit twinsets are also making a comeback this season. Here, the typical cardigan appears in its more retro version, paired with a matching sweater underneath. Take, for example, this houndstooth design by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior. €1,980/$2,350Cortesía de DiorIn this Zara creation, the knit fabric is paired with lace embroidery and cotton sleeves for what is undoubtedly the most romantic design on this list. This sweater promises to be one of the season’s biggest hits. €29.95/$49.90Cortesía de H&MWhen talking about knitted jackets, we can’t neglect to mention Guest in Residence, Gigi Hadid’s brand that specializes in this fabric. Our favorite model? The ‘Stealth,’ which features minimalist cuts; we’ve seen the model herself wearing this one. €325/$285Instagram @guestinresidenceThis timeless H&M cardigan has all the elements to become an Old Money-style classic. €49.99/$64.99Cortesía de H&MThis red, ribbed Massimo Dutti cardigan with golden buttons represents the most sophisticated version of this sweater. €79.95/ $149Cortesía de Massimo DuttiHermès’s sober elegance comes through in this cardigan, which has the label’s signature ‘H’ embossed on it. €1,350Cortesía de HermèsThis bicolor Prada cropped, short-sleeve style will delight the trendiest fashionistas. €980/$1,044.34Cortesía de PradaThis colorful Antik Batik creation featuring alpine motifs has everything we want, making it one of our fall favorites. €315Cortesía de Antik BatikGuess offers the most classic cardigan, which has now become a fashion must-have; in addition, it is an all-purpose piece. €90Cortesía de GuessIn its lookbook, Sézane reveals a very trendy touch. When you turn the cardigan inside out, it transforms into a sweater with a cool back. €100/$120Cortesía de SézaneWe’ve fallen in love with this Yerse model, which is clearly reminiscent of the iconic Austrian jackets. CPVCortesía de Yerse
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