Belted & Wrapped
The simple
edge-to-edge belted cardigan has broad commercial appeal, working well as a
casual transseasonal cover-up. This style evolves from the textured
wide-collar looks of last season into a more refined option. A minimalist
yet voluminous look characterises this item with clean rib finishing and a
slouchy silhouette. Long extended sleeves, dropped shoulders and large pockets
are key, echoing the trend for comfortable lounge looks in soft alpaca, mohair
and wool blends.
Long-line
The
long-line cardigan continues to have longevity as a core item. It's seen in the
cosy yarns important to the season. A wider silhouette and casual dress coat
style offer newness and work with the ongoing trend for layering. While
pared-back simplicity is still important, subtle homespun decoration is added
through soft stripes and fringing. Tactile yarns are key to both looks for an
autumnal feel in brushed marl and mélange yarns in alpaca, cashmere, merino and
lambswool.
Boxy & Cropped
A boxier
silhouette offers newness to the coatigan this season when worked in textured
and plain jersey knit. Loose, fluid volume works well for classic looks and
has wide commercial appeal with subtle cuff detailing for edge-to-edge
styles. For mid- to heavy-gauge looks, a blunt jacket feel is key.
Texture accentuates the volume through the sleeves or collar in ribs,
garter stitches and cable stitching. This item also works well for
transseasonal collections in cotton, cashmere, merino and wool blends.
Cocooning Edge-to-Edge
A core
perennial item, the edge-to-edge cardigan is updated with a cocooning full
silhouette, soft textures and autumnal stripes. A more rounded and
egg-shaped look has a luxurious contemporary feel working for the mid-level and
premium market. Simplicity and tactile yarns are key for a cosy winter look in
luxurious cashmere, mohair and alpaca blends in feather, fur-effect yarn and
brushed yarns.
Enveloping Texture
Statement
looks in enveloping, wrapped and cocooning styles have a sumptous feel for
dramatic heavy-gauge looks. Crossover wrapping, giant shawl collars and
matching scarves accentuate the sense of extreme tactility and warmth.
This is an ideal vehicle for oversize pattern and texture. Lofty yarns
with fringing, loop stitching, basket weaves and cable stitches appear in
chunky salt-and-pepper marls, space-dye and marl yarns.
Lapel Collar
Turned-back,
notched and lapel collars offer an alternative to the casual textured styles
prevalent this season. Relaxed volume continues to be key, however, with
wide lapels on edge-to-edge styles replacing more tailored looks. Contrast
colour tipping and double-faced knit are worked in a neutral palette of
grey, black, burgundy and olive for a classic functional feel. Short
kimono sleeves seen across many coatigan styles work for a transseasonal
feel in luxury cashmere, merino and wool blends.
Sportif Style
Alongside
the voluminous looks key to this season, the sportif coatigan works for a
directional and contemporary update. Button-through and zipped styles have a
streamlined feel highlighted with a refined flat collarless or placket
neckline. Smooth viscose and synthetic yarns are given subtle dimension through
ripple or rib stitch in 14-12gg looks for a smartened-up feel, while abstract
jacquard pattern has a younger feel. Collegiate styles are also important for
the younger market with shawl collar, classic stripe and large
badge detailing.
Oversized Hoodie
The hoodie
is a relaxed piece that works well for the young casual market. It has
oversize proportions and a slouchy look with a wide silhouette. Short kimono
sleeves work well for layered lounge styles, stopping at mid-thigh in
edge-to-edge and button-through styles. Pale grey, ecru and taupe keep the look
neutral and luxurious. Simple rib and garter stitches _create a cosy feel in
wool, merino and cashmere blends.
Slouchy V-Neck
The classic
V-neck cardigan has exaggerated oversize proportions and a fresh contemporary
feel, moving away from the rustic looks of the previous season. A slouchy shape
is key, characterised through a rounded, cocooning silhouette. Deep
rib cuffs accentuate the look with a wide relaxed shape through the body.
Detailing is kept to a minimum with soft brushed and milled yarns in wool,
mohair and alpaca blends.
Information from WGSN.
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