Le 31
Linen Knit Short-Sleeve Cardigan
This is a short-sleeve knit cardigan from the Le 31 by Simons exclusive line, designed in Canada. It features a V-neckline, button-front placket, and ribbed cuffs and hem, with a relaxed fit that ends at the waist. Made from a soft stretch knit in a Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen blend, it is suitable for lightweight layering in mild weather.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
- Material
- 55% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen, 45% viscose
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Product Insights
This linen knit short-sleeve cardigan from Le 31 replaces a blazer in warm weather, worn open as a topper or buttoned as a knit shirt; it pairs best with cropped chinos, tailored shorts, or cuffed jeans to balance the silhouette. The 55% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen and 45% viscose blend yields a relaxed, liquid drape with a dry, casual texture, certified 100% European flax with EU eco-standards for smooth feel and less pilling than standard linen or synthetic knits. At $89 (or $19.99 sale), it offers certified European linen below typical pricing, but requires gentle wash and flat dry to preserve drape and shape and prevent stretching.
Verified claims
- Wear modes
- Worn open as a topper or buttoned as a knit shirt, it replaces a blazer in warm weather.
- Proportion play
- Pairs best with cropped chinos, tailored shorts, or cuffed jeans to balance the silhouette.
- Occasion
- Serves as blazer substitute for warm-weather socials and breathable layering for spring and summer.
- Fabric drape
- 55% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen, 45% viscose yields a relaxed, liquid drape.
- Hand feel
- Certified long-fiber flax and viscose yield a liquid drape with a dry, casual texture.
- Care
- Gentle wash and flat dry preserve the linen-blend drape and shape.
- Certification
- Certifies 100% European flax under EU eco-standards and chain-of-custody traceability, with longer fibers selected for a smoother hand and drape.
- Value
- Both the $89 regular price and $19.99 sale offer certified European linen below typical $120–150 market pricing.
- Pilling
- The linen-viscose blend is less prone to pilling than pure synthetic knits.
- Shape retention
- Laying flat to dry helps maintain the knit's structure and reduce stretching out of shape.
- V-neck styling
- The deep V-neck creates an open frame around the neck and chest, which works well over an open camp-collar shirt or a contrasting crew-neck tee.
- Stretch
- The soft stretch knit moves with the body rather than standing stiffly away.
Product record
- Title
- Linen Knit Short-Sleeve Cardigan
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Easy everyday outfit building
A reviewer describes this short-sleeve linen cardigan as easy to coordinate, making it a simple piece to pair with what you already own for everyday outfits. One reviewer also saw it as a fitting pick for heading back to campus at the start of the fall semester.[1]
Long-wear comfort for casual social occasions
A reviewer noted this linen knit short-sleeve cardigan's comfort for extended wear at relaxed social occasions. Think brunches, gatherings, or casual outings where you want to stay comfortable from start to finish.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Linen Knit Short-Sleeve Cardigan: Choose this if you want a relaxed, slightly boxy short-sleeve V-neck cardigan in a soft, stretchy Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen blend (55% linen, 45% viscose) with ribbed cuffs, hem, and button placket. Reviewers describe it as comfortable for long wear and easy to coordinate into everyday outfits, and it comes in Black, Burgundy, and Golden Yellow in sizes small through large. Note that as worn in the photos the front panels can pull apart slightly near the bottom hem, and one image shows a three-button placket while another shows four round buttons, so button count varies across views.[1,2,3,4] | Cashmere-Blend Short-Sleeve Cardigan Le 31 Studio Capsule: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve, button-front knit layer with a ribbed crew neck and a relaxed, slightly loose fit that ends around the waist. It suits shoppers drawn to a soft, fine-gauge knit in a blend of 60% TENCEL lyocell, 30% organic cotton, and a small 10% touch of cashmere rather than a cashmere-dominant piece. It comes in Black or Assorted colors in sizes small through extra-large, as part of Le 31's Studio capsule line.[5,6,7,8] | Flat-Ribbed Polo-Collar Cardigan: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve, polo-collar cardigan in 100% reprocessed cotton with a flat-ribbed texture, buttoning down the front with gold-tone buttons and finishing at the hip in a relaxed, slightly boxy fit as seen on the model. It suits warm-weather layering — in the listing photo it is worn open over a tank — and comes in Black or Blue in Medium and Large. Note that the fit and hem placement are judged from photos on one model rather than stated specifications.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A short-sleeve, V-neck button-front knit cardigan in a warm mustard yellow with ribbed hem and sleeve cuffs; four round buttons run down the front center.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve V-neck cardigan with a relaxed, slightly boxy fit that ends at the waist; front is worn open slightly between buttons.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric textureFine knit texture visible across the garment consistent with lightweight yarn; knit shows subtle vertical stitch lines on body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with a turned ribbed cuff finishing that sits above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.26 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and placket detailWide ribbed hem at waist and a matching ribbed button placket running down the front center.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - ButtonsFour round buttons visible down the front center; buttons are slightly darker brown than the knit.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.34 (high) - Front overlap and fit at torsoFront panels overlap slightly at the button line producing a small vertical gap near the bottom hem where knit pulls apart.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible underlayerA cream-colored henley shirt is visible beneath the cardigan at the chest and neckline, but it is a separate garment and not part of the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the cardigan against a plain light gray background; soft even lighting with a mild shadow to the right; a black leather bag is slung over the left shoulder and the model's right hand is in a trouser pocket.
- Shot compositionCropped mid-thigh up on a standing model, centered framing showing front view of garment on a person.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray backdrop with soft, even studio lighting and a subtle shadow cast to the right of the model.
- Prop presentBlack leather shoulder bag worn on the model's left shoulder overlaps the cardigan at the left chest and shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Model visibleMale model wearing the garment; left arm hangs with hand holding the bag strap and right hand in pocket, visible tattoos on right forearm.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.72 (high)
Colors
mustard yellow· cardigan main#C39A55medium brown· buttons#845B23- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve V-neck cardigan with a relaxed, slightly boxy fit that ends at the waist; front is worn open slightly between buttons.
- 02
Product
Short-sleeve, V-neck knit cardigan in a mustard-yellow tone with a three-button front placket, visible ribbed sleeve cuffs and hem, and a fine textured knit surface. A white henley-style shirt is visible underneath and partially covered by the cardigan.
- Silhouette and necklineV-neck short-sleeve cardigan with a front button placket and a relaxed, slightly draped fit across the torso.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Button placketThree vertically aligned round buttons visible on the left-front placket; buttons appear lighter, wood- or shell-toned against the knit.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (medium) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves finishing with a ribbed cuff about one to two centimeters wide, sleeve seam visible at the shoulder.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high) - Hem and lower bandWide ribbed hem at the bottom of the cardigan creating a subtle banded finish distinct from the main knit texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit textureFine, even knit texture across the body with visible stitch structure consistent with a lightweight knit fabric.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.48 · h 0.44 (high) - Layering visibleCream or off-white henley-style shirt visible under the cardigan at the chest and neckline, including a single visible shirt button.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Side occlusionRight side of the cardigan (viewer left) is slightly pulled or creased where the model's arm rests at the hip, producing diagonal tension lines across the front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (high) - Visible seam detailSingle visible shoulder seam running from the neckline to the top of the sleeve cap.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the cardigan against a plain light background with soft lighting and a faint cast shadow on the wall; image is cropped at the model's mid-thigh and top of head.
- Model and poseMale model shown from mid-thigh up, turned slightly toward the camera with right arm resting at hip; head and face are visible and slightly tilted.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high) - Background and shadowPlain off-white wall background with a soft, diffuse shadow cast to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.74 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh highlights and gentle shadowing on the model's left side.
- Crop and framingImage cropped to show upper body and upper legs, cutting off part of the head and both hands; composition centers the torso and garment.
- Visible tattooColor tattoo visible on the model's forearm, overlapping and partially covering the lower-right edge of the cardigan in frame.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
mustard yellow· main body#CAA35Dlight tan· buttons#D5B273- Silhouette and necklineV-neck short-sleeve cardigan with a front button placket and a relaxed, slightly draped fit across the torso.
- 03
Product
Back view of a short-sleeve knitted cardigan on a model showing raglan shoulder seams, narrow collar band, ribbed sleeve cuffs and a wide ribbed bottom hem in a mustard tone.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting short-sleeve sweater worn by a model showing the garment's back from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Shoulder constructionDiagonal raglan-style seams running from neckline toward the underarm on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve styleShort sleeves ending above the elbow with a visible ribbed cuff band.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.27 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.27 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem detailWide ribbed bottom hem band that contrasts in texture with the body knit.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.67 · w 0.68 · h 0.13 (high) - NecklineNarrow, flat collar band that follows the back neckline without a foldover.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Knit textureFine, even plain knit texture across the body with tighter rib knit at cuffs and hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.42 (high) - Front visibilityFront of the garment is not visible; only the back and sides are shown on the model.
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the back against a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model presenceMale model is wearing the garment; head turned slightly left so the left profile is partially visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray seamless background with even, shadow-minimizing studio lighting coming from the front.
- Visible stylingBrown pants are partially visible below the hem and belong to the model, not the product being described in the product section.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Image framingCentered vertical framing capturing the full back of the garment with small margins on left and right and slight headroom.
Colors
mustard yellow· body#BE9954- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting short-sleeve sweater worn by a model showing the garment's back from neckline to hem.
Variants
7 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4559538 | Linen Knit Short-Sleeve Cardigan - Black - Small | CA$19.99CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4559539 | Linen Knit Short-Sleeve Cardigan - Black - Medium | CA$19.99CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4559540 | Linen Knit Short-Sleeve Cardigan - Black - Large | CA$19.99CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4559543 | Linen Knit Short-Sleeve Cardigan - Burgundy - Medium | CA$19.99CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4559546 | Linen Knit Short-Sleeve Cardigan - Golden Yellow - Small | CA$19.99CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4559547 | Linen Knit Short-Sleeve Cardigan - Golden Yellow - Medium | CA$19.99CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4559548 | Linen Knit Short-Sleeve Cardigan - Golden Yellow - Large | CA$19.99CA$89.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Cardigan manche courte
Beau, original et confortable.
À la mode actuelle !
Ce cardigan est actuel et parfaitement adapté au style de mon fils . Idéal pour débuter l’université à l’automne .
Chic et stylé parfait pour un layer de printemps
Beau, chic, stylé. Facile à agencer