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Item of the week: the long cardigan

What it is: If there was ever a wardrobe staple that was the definitive piece to ring in the spring season it is that of the cosy cardigan. It is the perfect transition item to take you from the colder seasons into the warm, providing a fluffy layer that effortlessly ties an outfit together. This is particularly true for the version of the...

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Item of the week: the retro men's cardigan

What it is: The AW23 season saw cardigans move beyond women’s wardrobes, to now be a staple item in men’s collections, offering the group a casual layer addition. This can be linked back to the item’s origins, as a piece worn by men during the Crimean War in the 1800's. Its name even descends from a British Army general, James Brudenell. The...

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Item of the week: the cardigan

What it is: We’ve seen the cardigan slink down the runway the past few seasons, whether it’s as a lightweight layer in the spring and summer collections or as a chunky knit style for the colder months. It was popularised first by Coco Chanel in the 1920s in women’s wardrobes and the trend grew bigger for men with the college culture of the...