FW20 Shows Made the Cardigan a Wardrobe Essential Once Again
As part of our recent Fashion Week coverage, we talked crop tops, and how a resurgence of clipped knits, sweaters, and tees was well underway. While garments of the wool variety were noticeably shorter at this season’s biggest shows, another recurrent theme of both Paris and Milan runways was the cardigan.
Prada, Gucci, Fendi — the cardigan was present at these blockbuster shows, and more. And as if it even needed a helping hand, Tyler the Creator turning up to the Gucci show in the fashion house’s white GG logo cardi cemented its place as a must-have wardrobe element for any modern rotation.
From easy-on-the-wallet options to Tyler-approved designer knits, shop some of the best cardigans for men below.
Nanushka Brion
Brion Cardigan
Nanushka
Paisley? Cardigans? You’d be forgiven for thinking we were in ’70s Britain. But no, we’re in 2020, and Budapest-based Nanushka serves up one of this season’s best pieces.
Gucci Cable Knit
Cable Knit Wool Cardigan
Gucci
Cop the white one Tyler wore. Cop this blue version. Cop them both! The Gucci GG knit is one of the current lead actors in the cardigan cabaret.
Urban Outfitters Cheetah Print
Fuzzy Cheetah Print Cardigan
Urban Outfitters
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It’s not just designer labels getting involved. Case in point: this wild cheetah print iteration from Urban Outfitters.
Maison Margiela Wool Blend
Wool Blend Cardigan Sweater
Maison Margiela
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If cheetah print is a bit too leftfield for you, then this ultra-minimal piece by Maison Margiela is probably more fitting.
Pringle of Scotland Argyle
Argyle Monochrome Cardigan in Black size L
Pringle of Scotland
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FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $300
Fashion is a funny thing. The cardigan was once confined to the cigar-scented wardrobes of your grandpa and now look at it. Similar case for poor old Argyle. Welcome back!
Canadian Sweater Company Full Zip
UO Exclusive Stars Hand Knit Full-Zip Cardigan
Canadian Sweater Company
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Breaking with cardigan convention, this one zips-up. Sacrilege if you ask me.
Wacko Maria Zigzag Knit
Zigzag Knitted Cardigan
Wacko Maria
Mohair is everywhere at the moment. And buying a cardigan that isn’t made from this super-warm wool stuff is considered the same as buying gloves without the fingers by some.
Our Legacy Rainbow Thread
Rainbow Thread Wool Cardigan
Our Legacy
A full-on, grandpa-approved piece by our beloved Our Legacy. This is what it’s all about when it comes to Cardigans.
Samsoe Samsoe Corno Wool
Corno Wool Cardigan
Samsøe & Samsøe
Like the Margiela piece, this is one for those that like to keep thing sophisticated. Even if you’re not yourself, you might as well try and appear so.
JW Anderson Cut-Out
Tubular Cut-out Wool Cardigan
JW Anderson
Don’t turn up to your grandparents in this, you’ll never live it down. Perfect for the glass half full kinda guy.
Acne Studios Keve Face
Keve Face Cardigan
Acne Studios
Do you need us to explain this one to you? It’s a cardigan, it’s brown, and it’s by Acne Studios. There ya go!
Junya Watanabe Houndstooth
Houndstooth Check Cardigan
Junya Watanabe MAN
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Like bagpipes, Houndstooth is traditionally popular in Scotland. It’s also popular all over the world. As this piece by Japanese label Junya Watanabe shows.
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