Trending: 10 Cardigans Cooler Than Your Grandmother's

Words by Rosana Lai

January 01, 2019

No longer considered your grandmother's sweater of choice, the cardigan is making a strong comeback for Fall/Winter 2018 thanks to the likes of Bella Hadid. Here are 10 brands for you to get your chic and cosy cardigan fix:

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Baum und Pferdgarten

Playfulness is at the core of this Copenhagen brand by Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave, whose collections are ripe with bold prints, poppy sweaters and oversized knits and this floral intarsia cardigan best embodies the spirit. Pair with denim and heels for a casual-chic vibe.

Available at Farfetch

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Alejandra Alonso Rojas

A while cardigan is as versatile as they come. This puff-sleeved knit featuring signature cables on the body and tortoise buttons can easily go over a dark, floral dress or under a sleek coat for layering.

Available at Alejandra Alonso Rojas

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CAP

The Antwerp-based knitwear label has made a name for themselves for their choice of upbeat colours and patterns. This blue and yellow Grace double-faced knitted cardigan can double up as a dress with just a snug turtleneck underneath, or you can wear open over pants for a louse look.

Available at Farfetch

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Alanui

For the Bohemian at heart, this fringed cashmere-jacquard cardigan in a chic tribal print by Italian label Alanui will give you the warmth and statement you need.

Available at Net-a-Porter

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Blouse

Sometimes you just need a thin cardigan that goes with everything and this striped, wool-blend knit will do the trick. While it's probably best worn with black to bring out the print, treat it as a neutral and pair it with any colour you desire.

Available at Net-a-Porter

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Lalo

Based in Tbilisi, the Georgian brand draws inspiration from its rich heritage, using materials and imagery from the region, infused with something modern to appeal to the 21st century customer. For SS19, the Brazilian carnival serves as one of those modern inspirations with its colours, textures and fabrics that are used throughout the vibrant knits.

Available at Lalo Cardigans

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Extreme Cashmere

Known for its use of ethically sourced cashmere, the brand serves up seriously luxurious and soft cardigans like this No. 61 khaki green number with a loose, long fit and of-the-moment safety pin fastener. Wear with your cosiest boot for good measure.

Available at Matches Fashion

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I Love Mr Mittens

The voluminous sleeve trend lives on through this fisherman-knit cardigan with chunky ribbed cuffs and trim. The best part is? It's beige, which means it will go with anything, but we prefer it with a skinny jean to balance out the balloon sleeve.

Available at Matches Fashion

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Off-White

Bring in a bit of athleisure to your heavy winter wardrobe with this Off-White virgin wool fluffy sweater. We love the sport stripes around the arms and thick tassels, oh and the signature arrow branding on the back for some serious street cred.

Available at Browns Fashion

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Mira Mikati

Mira Mikati is known for keeping things light and bright, thanks to her line of pieces decorated in cartoon graphics and emojis, so it comes as no surprise that this multicoloured patchwork cardigan comes in a poppy palette, giving a fun spin to a grown-up sweater.

Available at Farfetch

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Movers & Cashmere

Using the finest, most luxurious cashmere from Inner Mongolia with a mix of Sørensen leather, Hong Kong-based knit brand by Bastian Wong and Leslie Tsang released some new silhouettes for their third collection, including this lush navy cardi-jacket with a subtle mandarin collar for those looking for a piece with a bit more structure.

Available at Movers & Cashmere