
Fred Perry
Optical-Stripe Zipped Cardigan
The Fred Perry Optical-Stripe Zipped Cardigan is a long-sleeve knit cardigan made from stretch 100% cotton, featuring a point collar, a full-length metallic gold zip closure, stretch ribbed cuffs and hem, and an embroidered laurel wreath logo on the left chest. The front body carries vertical optical dot-stripe panels in olive green against a black ground, while the sleeves, shoulders, and single-piece back panel remain solid black. It is intended as a lightweight layering garment over shirts or tees and has a fitted, hip-length silhouette worn closed; it holds a 5/5 rating from one review.
- Material
- Stretch 100% cotton knit
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic, preppy, retro, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Fred Perry zip-front cardigan in stretch cotton knit with optical stripes, point collar, and embroidered laurel wreath logo.
Point collar, metallic zip closure, stretch ribbed edging, embroidered laurel wreath logo, optical stripe pattern, stretch 100% cotton knit.
- Material
- Stretch 100% cotton knit
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic, preppy, retro, heritage
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, work, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- optical-stripe knit pattern
- zip-front cardigan silhouette
- embroidered laurel wreath logo
- point collar
- metallic zip closure
- stretch ribbed edging
- stretch cotton knit fabric
- 100% cotton construction
- Fred Perry branded design
- front zip fastening
Product Insights
Optical-Stripe Zipped Cardigan 255 CAD Black only, with men's sizes SMALL through X-LARGE Heavyweight knit for fall and early spring Zip set against ribbed edging for a stabilised knit front Distinctive pattern and hardware make it less versatile than a plain cardigan
Verified claims
- Fit
- Fitted zip-front silhouette with a short ribbed hem
- Sizing
- Black only, with men's sizes SMALL through X-LARGE
- Sizing boundaries
- SMALL and X-LARGE are boundary sizes with no adjacent fallback
- Value
- Flat 255 CAD across all sizes
- Material
- Stretch 100% cotton knit
- Comfort
- Breathable cotton next to skin with ribbed stretch edging
- Warmth
- Heavyweight knit for fall and early spring
- Use
- Smart-casual layering piece for mild cold weather
- Care
- Machine wash with similar colours; no bleach
- Drying
- Do not tumble dry; reshape and lay flat to air dry
- Ironing
- Iron with or without steam; professional cleaning is acceptable
- Zip care
- Full-length metallic zip; feed the pull straight and keep the front flat
- Construction
- Zip set against ribbed edging for a stabilised knit front
- Construction details
- Point collar, set-in sleeves and ribbed cuffs and hem
- Collar
- Flat knit polo-style collar frames the full zip
- Pattern
- Vertical optical dot-stripe panels on the front, solid sleeves
- Colourway
- Black body with olive-green accents and a metallic gold zip
- Logo
- Embroidered laurel wreath logo on the left chest
- Styling
- Statement layering piece; let the patterned front be the focal point
- Tradeoff
- Distinctive pattern and hardware make it less versatile than a plain cardigan
- Durability/reception
- Well-constructed feel reported, but review evidence is limited
Product record
- Title
- Optical-Stripe Zipped Cardigan
- Brand
- Fred Perry
- Price
- 255 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Optical-Stripe Zipped Cardigan: Choose this if you want a Fred Perry zipped cardigan in stretch 100% cotton knit with a polo-style point collar, a full-length shiny gold metal zip, and the brand's embroidered laurel wreath on the left chest. Choose it for the distinctive front panels of tightly spaced dot-stripes in a muted greenish contrast against solid dark sleeves and shoulders, with ribbed edging at the cuffs and hip-length hem. Note that the cardigan is fitted as worn in the images and comes in Black only, in sizes SMALL through X-LARGE.[1,2,3] | Laurel Wreath Zipped Mock-Neck Sweatshirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed quarter-zip mock-neck layer from Fred Perry, with an embroidered laurel-wreath emblem on the chest, printed back graphic, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a soft 100% cotton body (trim is 98% cotton, 2% spandex). The short metal zipper opens enough to wear over a collared shirt and tie, and it comes in Blue from medium to XX-large.[4,5,6,7] | Accent Band-Appliqué Track Jacket: Choose this if you want a Fred Perry full-zip track jacket in black with a sharp point collar, gold-tone front zipper, and an embroidered gold laurel emblem on the left chest. It stands out with narrow yellow-and-white checked appliqué bands running along the top of the raglan sleeves, plus ribbed hem and cuffs and inseam side pockets. The body is a thick, matte cotton-recycled-polyester jersey offered in sizes Small through XX-Large, though the listing shows Black as the available color.[8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a knitted zip-up cardigan with a polo-style collar, full-length metallic zipper, vertical optical dot-stripe panels on the front body, solid long sleeves, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a small embroidered chest emblem on the left side.
- Overall silhouetteFitted cardigan worn closed with a straight torso, long set-in sleeves, and a short ribbed hem that sits at the hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - CollarFlat knit polo-style collar in the same solid dark color as the sleeves and shoulders.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.14 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Front zipperFull-length central metal zipper with a shiny gold finish and visible teeth and pull tab, running from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.62 (high) - Front panel patternVertical panels composed of tightly spaced small dots forming wide stripes in a contrasting muted greenish color against a dark background; panels alternate with solid dark vertical bands.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.52 (high) - Left chest emblemSmall embroidered circular wreath emblem in the same greenish contrasting color located on the left chest panel.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves in a solid dark knit with narrow ribbed cuffs; sleeves show natural fold lines where arms are crossed.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.42 (high) - HemWide ribbed hem in the dark solid color at the bottom of the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Visible accessory on modelRectangular-faced wristwatch with a dark strap worn on the left wrist, partially covering the patterned panel where the arm crosses the body.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the cardigan against a plain light neutral background with soft studio lighting and minimal shadowing; image cropped to show torso and head.
- Background and lightingUniform light grey to off-white seamless background with even studio lighting creating soft, minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered three-quarter front portrait crop showing the model from head to hip with arms crossed, cardigan fully visible from front.
- Model poseModel facing forward with a slight head tilt and arms crossed across the torso, causing folds at sleeve elbows and a slight pull on the front panels.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear detail and sharp focus on the garment; no visible motion blur.
Colors
black· main body and sleevesolive green· patterned stripe dots and chest emblemmetallic gold· zipper- Overall silhouetteFitted cardigan worn closed with a straight torso, long set-in sleeves, and a short ribbed hem that sits at the hips.
- 02

Product
Close-up view of the upper front of a knitted zip-up cardigan showing a polo-style collar, central metal zipper, vertical optical stripe pattern of small contrasting dots, and an embroidered laurel-wreath logo on the left chest.
- Collar styleFlat knitted polo-style collar in solid dark color with a soft folded edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Center zipperExposed full-length metal zipper in a bright metallic gold finish with a rectangular zipper pull visible at the collar.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.33 · w 0.10 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Vertical optical stripe patternMultiple vertical panels of tightly spaced small contrasting dots creating stripe columns separated by solid dark vertical bands; pattern covers the front torso and extends toward the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.36 · w 0.90 · h 0.56 (medium) - Left chest logo embroiderySmall embroidered laurel-wreath logo on the left chest in a contrasting green thread.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.52 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve and shoulder finishSolid dark knitted sleeve and shoulder visible at the right side with smooth knit texture and no visible pattern.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a male model from chest up against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model visibleMale model head and upper torso visible, turned slightly to his left; face and neck are in frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Shot compositionTight three-quarter crop focusing on upper front of garment; slight right crop cuts off part of right sleeve.
Colors
black· main knit bodyolive green· stripe dots and logometallic gold· zipper hardware- Collar styleFlat knitted polo-style collar in solid dark color with a soft folded edge.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve dark knit zipped cardigan worn by a model, showing the back panel, ribbed hem and cuffs, short collar, and a narrow lighter vertical trim at the right side seam.
- Back panelSingle-piece back panel of a knitted sweater with smooth, even texture and matte finish, free of visible seams across the center back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - CollarShort, flat knit collar that sits close to the neck with a slightly raised roll at the edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.03 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - SleevesSet-in long sleeves with smooth knit matching the body, tapering to ribbed cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.58 (high) - HemWide ribbed hem at the waist with visible horizontal rib knit distinct from the smoother body texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high) - Side seam trim or zipper teethNarrow vertical lighter-colored trim or exposed zipper teeth visible along the model's right side seam, running from underarm toward the hem.Partial
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.26 · w 0.03 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a rear three-quarter view of a male model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionModel is centered in frame, shown from head top to upper thighs, photographed from behind with a slight turn of the head to the model's left.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or textures.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting producing even illumination across the garment and only faint shadows around the model's arms.
- Hands visibleModel's hands are visible at the lower image edges, partially cropped and relaxed at the sides.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.82 · w 0.12 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.82 · w 0.12 · h 0.15 (high)
Colors
black· body and sleevesblack· ribbed hem and cuffslight silver· side seam trim or zipper teeth- Back panelSingle-piece back panel of a knitted sweater with smooth, even texture and matte finish, free of visible seams across the center back.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4684876 | Optical-Stripe Zipped Cardigan - Black - Small | CA$255.00 | Yes |
| 4684877 | Optical-Stripe Zipped Cardigan - Black - Medium | CA$255.00 | Yes |
| 4684878 | Optical-Stripe Zipped Cardigan - Black - Large | CA$255.00 | Yes |
| 4684879 | Optical-Stripe Zipped Cardigan - Black - X-Large | CA$255.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Classic
Well constructed, heavy weight for fall and early spring weather. Great fit.