PS Paul Smith
Patchwork Effect Cardigan
This is a V-neck cardigan with a button front, made from stretch cotton knit in a patchwork of navy and orange textures. It features a relaxed fit with drop shoulders and is suitable for casual wear. Key details include ribbed trims, three front buttons, and a hip-length hem.
- Color
- Dark Blue and Orange
- Material
- Stretch cotton knit
- Gender
- male
- Style
- retro, casual, minimal, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Color
Size
Specifications
A retro-inspired cardigan with a patchwork effect, featuring a stretch cotton knit, V-neck, button front, and relaxed fit with drop shoulders.
Stretch cotton knit, V neck, button front, relaxed fit, drop shoulders, patchwork textures.
- Color
- Dark Blue and Orange · blue
- Material
- Stretch cotton knit
- Style
- retro, casual, minimal, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Additional Attributes
- stretch cotton knit fabric
- V-neckline
- button front closure
- relaxed fit
- drop shoulders
- patchwork effect with mixed textures
- dark blue and orange color combination
- retro-inspired design
Product Insights
The Patchwork Effect Cardigan provides an accessible entry to Paul Smith's design ethos at $550 CAD, positioned between the Jeans and mainline lines, with quality comparable to mainline for everyday wear. Its key innovation is integral knitting of the patchwork, ensuring uniform stretch and drape across the garment, differentiating it from plain knits. The relaxed fit, drop shoulders, and V-neck optimize layering, while subtle brand signifiers like the knit-in PS monogram maintain understated identity. The tradeoff is dry cleaning required to preserve shape and color, though hand-washing is possible, balancing aesthetic integrity with care commitment.
Verified claims
- Brand positioning
- At $550 CAD, this cardigan offers an accessible entry to Paul Smith with its own identity between Jeans and mainline.
- Quality
- Quality comparable to mainline for everyday wear, with stretch cotton and integrated patchwork; dry cleaning recommended.
- Knit construction
- Integral knitting of the patchwork maintains uniform stretch and drape across the cardigan.
- Fit
- Designed with relaxed fit, drop shoulders, and V-neck for layering.
- Integrated construction
- Patchwork is knit integrally, not sewn, for consistent stretch and drape.
- Market differentiation
- The integrated patchwork construction differentiates the cardigan from plain knits.
- Layering
- V-neck depth balances layering and warmth; relaxed fit avoids bulk when layered.
- Brand value
- At 550 CAD, this PS Paul Smith cardigan costs half the mainline knit price and matches APC and Sunspel pricing.
- Care
- Dry cleaning preserves shape and color; the care label offers hand-washing instructions.
- Silhouette
- Open for fluid line; buttoned for smarter profile; layers over T-shirts.
- Subtle branding
- Subtle brand signifiers: knit-in PS monogram and tonal patchwork.
Product record
- Title
- Patchwork Effect Cardigan
- Brand
- PS Paul Smith
- Price
- 550 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a knitted V-neck button cardigan worn by a model showing patchwork-style knit panels, ribbed trim, and three visible buttons.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed-fit, hip-length cardigan with a deep V-neck opening and a straight hem that rests over the trousers.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high) - Knit patchwork patternMultiple distinct knit textures and panels create a patchwork effect including horizontal rib-like bands, a tighter waffle or basket-weave panel on the right-front, and looser horizontal stripes on the left-front.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (high) - Trim and edgesMedium-width ribbed trim along the V-neck opening, button placket, cuffs, and hem with the same multicolor yarn as the body but in a tighter knit.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.55 (high) - ButtonsThree vertically spaced round buttons on the front placket; they appear dark and slightly glossy.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (high) - Sleeve fit and finishLong sleeves with ribbed cuffs; sleeves are worn down and slightly gathered at the forearm on the right side.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high) - Visible underlayer graphicPortion of a white crew-neck T-shirt visible beneath the V-neck with a partial multicolor floral graphic centered on the chest.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Studio portrait with a plain light background; model holding a shoulder bag at left and cropped at mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray to white studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model crop and poseFrontal crop from just below the chin to mid-thigh; model stands facing forward with left arm slightly bent holding a bag and right arm relaxed.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Prop bagA dark burgundy or deep wine leather shoulder bag with a visible adjustable strap, silver rectangular hardware, and a vertical zipper on the outer face, held in the model's left hand.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
navy with brown flecks· cardigan body#343443dark charcoal· buttons#332C34- Overall silhouetteRelaxed-fit, hip-length cardigan with a deep V-neck opening and a straight hem that rests over the trousers.
- 02
Product
Front view of a knitted V-neck button cardigan worn by a model; the cardigan has a patchwork-like textured knit with visible ribbed hem and cuffs and three front buttons.
- Silhouette and fitLong-sleeve V-neck cardigan with a straight hem that sits at the waist; relaxed fit on the model's torso and shoulders.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - ClosureThree visible round buttons down the front center used to fasten the cardigan; button band is ribbed.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureMixed knit patterns across panels creating a patchwork effect: sections of tighter ribbing, looser textured stitch, and horizontal stripe-like variations are visible.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Ribbed edgesRibbed trim along the V-neck opening, button band, cuffs and hem contrasting slightly with the textured body panels.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Color appearanceOverall dark navy base with interspersed brown or rust-colored flecks and lighter yarn highlights producing a mottled, multitone appearance.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in long sleeves with the same mixed-knit panels as the body and ribbed cuffs that fit the wrist more closely than the sleeve body.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a male model wearing the cardigan over a white graphic T-shirt, styled with brown pleated trousers, white sneakers, and a handheld dark leather briefcase; plain light gray background with soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model stylingCardigan is worn open at the top showing a white T-shirt with a blue floral graphic peeking through the V-neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Prop - bagModel holds a dark burgundy leather briefcase with top handles and an adjustable shoulder strap; a light blue luggage tag hangs from the handle.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.56 · w 0.19 · h 0.28 (high) - Shoes and trousersModel wears tan/brown pleated trousers and white low-top sneakers with beige midsoles visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.44 · w 0.52 · h 0.50 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray studio background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal cast shadows under the model's feet.
- Crop and compositionFull-body vertical crop of the model framed with head partially visible at top edge and feet fully visible; product centered slightly left of center.
Colors
dark navy· cardigan knit - navy base#252432rust brown· cardigan knit - brown flecks#5B545C- Silhouette and fitLong-sleeve V-neck cardigan with a straight hem that sits at the waist; relaxed fit on the model's torso and shoulders.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a knitted long-sleeve cardigan shown on a model, featuring mixed textured knit panels in a dark navy base with contrasting flecks and ribbed neckline and hem.
- Overall rear panelBack of the cardigan shows a patchwork of distinct knit textures arranged in rectangular panels covering the torso from shoulder to hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.88 · h 0.82 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow ribbed knit finishing the collar edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (high) - Hem and cuffsWide ribbed hem at the waist and narrower ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends in the same yarn as the body.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.77 · w 0.84 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.75 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with the same textured patchwork pattern as the body, showing horizontal banding on the left sleeve (viewer right).
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.56 (high) - Knit texture detailMultiple knit stitches visible including rib, basketweave, and horizontal ridged bands producing a patchwork effect across panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Lettering detail“Raised knit letters 'PS' visible near the lower right back panel integrated into the knit.”Partial
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from behind against a plain light background; lower torso shows brown trousers. Even lighting with soft shadows and slight reflection on skin.
- Shot compositionModel photographed from behind, framed from head to upper thighs, centered in the image.
- BackgroundSmooth light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Visible garment on modelBrown trousers visible from waist down occupying the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.87 · w 0.60 · h 0.13 (high) - Image qualityEven studio lighting; knit texture and small flecks are visible and in focus.
Colors
dark navy heather· main body#252432rust fleck· flecked yarn- Overall rear panelBack of the cardigan shows a patchwork of distinct knit textures arranged in rectangular panels covering the torso from shoulder to hem.