Women’s jumpers and cardigans: merino, alpaca and oversized

The women's jumpers and cardigans section brings together winter knitwear: merino jumpers Colorful Standard, round neck, zip-up or quarter zip, oversized jumpers, alpaca jumper Arbor Antwerp, buttoned cardigan American Vintage Vitow, jumpers Olow Kalama and Pinhal. Warm pieces, available in a wide range of colours.

Knits, the heart of your winter wardrobe

From autumn to spring, the sweater is the piece we wear the most. It keeps you warm, dresses up a simple outfit, and layers easily under a coat.

The section offers fine wool sweaters, chunky knitwear, and button-up cardigans.

Colorful Standard and merino wool

The Copenhagen brand Colorful Standard takes up a large part of the section with its merino wool sweaters. The Classic Merino crew neck comes in dozens of shades: deep black, dusty olive, ivory white, steel blue.

The brand also offers merino in zip sweaters and quarter zips, along with oversized crew neck sweaters in cotton.

Why merino wool?

Merino wool comes from a breed of sheep with very fine fleece. It doesn’t itch, regulates temperature, stays warm even when wet, and limits odours. A merino sweater can be worn directly on the skin.

Arbor Antwerp and alpaca

Arbor Antwerp, a brand from Antwerp, offers a pull in alpaca, a fibre that is warmer than sheep wool and very light. Its Big Application sweater features a graphic pattern for a more fashionable touch.

American Vintage, soft knits

The Marseille brand American Vintage offers the Vitow, in a buttoned cardigan and a crew neck sweater. A soft and slightly airy knit, in easy-to-wear tones.

Olow and The North Face

The Kalama and Pinhal sweaters from Olow, a French brand, bring original patterns and textures. The North Face completes the section with the Gear Up Get Out, in a relaxed fit.

Sweater or cardigan?

Crew neck sweater: the most versatile, over a shirt or t-shirt.
Roll neck: keeps the neck warm, ideal under a coat.
Quarter zip: you can unzip it when the temperature rises.
Cardigan: opens and closes, perfect for layering.
Oversized: loose and comfy, for a relaxed look.

The cardigan, layering piece

The cardigan can be worn open over a t-shirt, closed like a sweater, or draped over the shoulders. It adapts to the temperature changes throughout the day, from the air-conditioned office to the evening terrace.

Cardigans have their own section: women's cardigans.

The crew neck sweater

Over a shirt with the collar peeking out, on a t-shirt, or on its own, the crew neck sweater fits all outfits. It’s the foundation of a winter wardrobe. Check out the crew neck sweaters.

The roll neck

The roll neck keeps your neck warm and replaces a scarf in cool weather. Thin, it fits under a blazer; thick, it stands alone. Find them in the roll neck section.

Wearing an oversized sweater

An oversized sweater pairs well with fitted bottoms, like skinny jeans, leggings, or a straight skirt, to balance the silhouette. Tucked in at the front into the waistband, it defines the waist while keeping comfort.

Wool, alpaca, or cotton?

Wool keeps you warm and breathes. Alpaca is even warmer and lighter, with a silky touch. Cotton, being cooler, is great for mid-season and for those sensitive to wool.

Choosing your size

A classic sweater should fall to the hips, with sleeves at wrist level. For an oversized effect, go up a size or choose a model that's already cut loose. Fine knits fit closer to the body.

Washing a wool sweater

By hand or on a wool cycle, in cold water, with a gentle detergent. Don’t scrub or wring out by twisting: gently press in a towel. Dry flat, never on a radiator or in a tumble dryer.

Storing your sweaters

Fold your sweaters rather than hanging them up, so they don’t lose their shape at the shoulders. Off season, store them clean in a cover, with a sachet of lavender or cedar to ward off moths.

Pilling

Small balls form where the knit rubs, under the arms and on the sides. A lint shaver or a sweater comb can easily remove them without damaging the wool.