
Vivienne Westwood
Alex Embroidered Orb Cardigan
Vivienne Westwood's Alex Embroidered Orb Cardigan is a long-sleeve, V-neck knit cardigan made in Italy from a cotton and cashmere blend. It has a relaxed fit, a front button placket, two patch pockets with flaps, and a small embroidered orb logo on the left chest. The cardigan is designed for casual wear and layering, featuring a ribbed knit texture and small side vents.
- Material
- Cotton and cashmere blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- relaxed-fit, classic, eclectic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Soft knit cardigan with cotton-cashmere blend, relaxed fit, and embroidered orb logo.
Cotton and cashmere blend, relaxed fit, V-neck, embroidered orb logo, patch pockets, side vents.
- Material
- Cotton and cashmere blend
- Secondary
- cashmere
- Style
- relaxed-fit, classic, eclectic
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Soft knit in a cotton and cashmere blend
- Relaxed fit
- V-neck
- Embroidered logo on the chest
- Patch pockets
- Small side vents
- Made in Italy
- Orb embroidery detail
Product Insights
The Alex Embroidered Orb Cardigan by Vivienne Westwood is an archival reimagining that pairs Italian knit production's precise gauge and seams with an 85% organic cotton, 15% cashmere blend to reduce pilling and enhance breathability for lighter, warmer-weather wear. Its shape retention and durability rely on Italian construction and hand washing, preserving the relaxed fit silhouette that extends the cardigan's use beyond winter into spring and air-conditioned spaces.
Verified claims
- Knit quality
- Italian knit production ensures precise gauge and seams, preserving the relaxed cardigan's shape and reducing pilling.
- Italian provenance
- Italian production is a deliberate strategy across Vivienne Westwood knitwear, consistently applied to this cardigan.
- Pilling & stretch
- 85% cotton reduces pilling and stretching vs pure cashmere.
- Construction
- Italian manufacturing yields tighter gauge and cleaner seams.
- Care
- Hand wash cold or dry clean to preserve fibers.
- Archival reimagining
- The Alex cardigan is an archive revival in a cotton-cashmere blend.
- Material
- 85% organic cotton, 15% cashmere blend reduces pilling and enhances breathability for lighter wear.
- Italian manufacturing
- Made in Italy with precise knit construction for shape retention.
- Breathability
- Breathable cotton‑cashmere knit ideal for spring layering and air‑conditioned environments.
- Durability
- Less prone to pilling than pure cashmere, supporting frequent warm‑weather wear.
- Shape retention
- Italian construction and hand washing preserve the relaxed fit silhouette.
- Weather suitability
- The cardigan is breathable for mild weather and provides gentle warmth, extending its wear beyond winter.
- Design heritage
- This cardigan is a reimagining of Vivienne Westwood's archival Alex design in a cotton-cashmere blend.
Product record
- Title
- Alex Embroidered Orb Cardigan
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Price
- 625 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a V-neck button-front knitted cardigan in a deep teal/green color with visible ribbed knit texture, five brown buttons down center, two front patch pockets with short flaps, and a small embroidered orb motif on the left chest.
- Overall garment shapeLong-sleeve relaxed-fit V-neck cardigan with a straight hem and slightly dropped shoulder seam visible on the shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.77 (high) - Knit textureVisible fine ribbed knit texture across the body and sleeves with denser ribbing along the V-neck trim and hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Button placketCentral vertical button placket with five round brown buttons spaced along the front; buttonholes stitched into the placket.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.64 (high) - Front pocketsTwo lower-front patch pockets each with a short rectangular flap that lies flat against the pocket opening.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Embroidered chest motifSmall embroidered emblem located on the left chest above the pocket line; motif is multicolored and stitched onto the knit surface.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Hem and cuff finishHem and sleeve cuffs finished with the same ribbed knit as the V-neck trim; cuffs appear slightly gathered at the wrist.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.80 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model wearing the cardigan from the front, cropped above the eyes; neutral light gray background and even studio lighting with soft shadows.
- Model crop and poseModel is shown from upper thighs to above the mouth; hands partially in pant pockets and elbows bent, creating slight sleeve bunching at wrists.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and mild shadowing beneath the hem and inside pocket areas.
- Lower garment visibleModel is wearing light-wash, paint-splattered style jeans visible from waist downward; jeans occupy the bottom portion of the frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.76 · h 0.26 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution studio photograph with accurate focus on garment details and minimal noise.
Colors
deep teal green· body#366162warm brown· buttonsgold yellow· embroidered motifmedium blue· embroidered motif#527B7B- Overall garment shapeLong-sleeve relaxed-fit V-neck cardigan with a straight hem and slightly dropped shoulder seam visible on the shoulder area.
- 02

Product
Right-front torso closeup of a knitted V-neck cardigan with three visible brown buttons and a small multicolor embroidered orb motif on the left chest.
- Overall silhouetteV-neck cardigan shown from the right-front torso to mid-hip, knit fabric visible across the body and sleeve, shoulder seam sitting just off the top edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.88 (high) - NecklineDeep V-neck opening with a narrow knitted rib trim running along the edge of the V.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high) - ButtonsThree round brown buttons in a single vertical row on the left front placket; buttons have a slightly glossy finish and visible four-hole sewing.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (medium) - Embroidered motifSmall embroidered orb motif on the left chest featuring distinct yellow/gold central element with surrounding blue ring and a small red detail on top.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.33 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Knit textureMedium-gauge knit with visible vertical knit rows and a uniform stitch pattern across the body and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Partial model presenceUpper chest and lower half of the model's face are visible; model is cropped at the nose and left ear is out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph with a plain light gray to white background, soft even lighting, and minimal shadows; image is vertically oriented and cropped to a torso detail.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray to white gradient backdrop with no visible props or additional elements.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose-cropped studio frame focused on the right-front torso; garment occupies most of the image and the model is centered-left.
- LightingSoft, even frontal lighting with minimal specular highlights and gentle shadowing under the buttons and at the sleeve fold.
Colors
deep teal green· cardigan body#245A55medium brown· buttonsyellow gold· embroidered orb - gold elementmedium blue· embroidered orb - ring#436C6Bsignal red· embroidered orb - top detail- Overall silhouetteV-neck cardigan shown from the right-front torso to mid-hip, knit fabric visible across the body and sleeve, shoulder seam sitting just off the top edge of the image.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knitted cardigan in a deep teal green shown on a model. Visible details include a ribbed collar, shoulder seams, textured knit surface, full-length sleeves, and a horizontal hem band at the bottom.
- Back knit textureDense small-ribbed knit texture covers the entire back panel and sleeves, visible as fine vertical ribbing across the surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high) - Ribbed collarShort, turned ribbed collar that lies flat against the neck at the top center back.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.06 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam runs from the neckline toward each sleeve, forming a defined top edge where the sleeve attaches to the body.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem bandHorizontal hem band with a slightly thicker rib appears along the bottom edge of the cardigan, folded or finished to sit flat against the hips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve shape and cuffsLong sleeves extend to the wrists with a consistent knit and narrow cuffs that follow the sleeve profile; right sleeve shows slight drape and natural fold near the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high) - Absence of visible brandingNo visible logos, embroidered motifs, labels, or printed text appear on the back panel in this view.
Other
Studio rear shot showing the model from mid-neck to upper thighs against a plain light gray background. Lower garment (jeans) and model hands are visible; lighting is even with soft shadows. Image is cropped at the top of the neck and around the thighs.
- Shot compositionRear-facing model centered in frame, cropped at the top of the neck and just below the hips so the full back of the cardigan is visible.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with even diffuse lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Visible prop clothingModel is wearing light-wash denim jeans with visible back pockets that are partially visible beneath the cardigan hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Model handsBoth hands are visible at the lower sides of the frame, relaxed with fingers slightly separated; right hand more visible than left.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.86 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
deep teal green· body and sleeves#2C5956- Back knit textureDense small-ribbed knit texture covers the entire back panel and sleeves, visible as fine vertical ribbing across the surface.