Icône
Tweed-Style Knit Boxy Cardigan
This tweed-style knit cardigan features a boxy fit, crew neck, and buttoned slit pockets, with a full-length gold-button front closure. It is crafted from a supple stretch knit made of reprocessed acrylic and cotton, showcasing a black-on-cream woven grid texture. Designed in Canada, matching shorts are available separately.
- Material
- reprocessed acrylic and cotton blend
- Style
- boxy, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Specifications
Tweed-style knit cardigan with a boxy fit, crew neck, and gold button closure, featuring buttoned slit pockets.
Supple stretch knit, reprocessed acrylic-cotton blend, boxy style, crew neck, buttoned slit pockets, full-length gold button closure.
- Material
- reprocessed acrylic and cotton blend
- Style
- boxy, classic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Additional Attributes
- Tweed-style knit texture
- Supple and stretch knit construction
- Made from reprocessed acrylic and cotton blend
- Boxy silhouette
- Crew neckline
- Buttoned slit pockets
- Full-length gold button closure
- Exclusive design by Icône by Simons
- Matching shorts available (sold separately)
Product Insights
The Tweed-Style Knit Boxy Cardigan by Icône is a softer, stretchier, and lighter alternative to traditional tweed, crafted from a knit blend of 50% reprocessed acrylic, 32% cotton, and 18% polyester that provides stretch, shape retention, and unexpected warmth. Gold buttons create a clean metallic focal point on the busy tweed pattern, aligning with quiet-luxury styling and pairing with gold-accented accessories for a cohesive look. The boxy cut with a high-hip hem pairs naturally with high-waisted bottoms; waist definition can be achieved by half-tucking the front or pairing with matching shorts for a vintage-inspired set. The cardigan can be worn open as a long-line layer or fully buttoned as a blazer substitute, offering versatility. The acrylic-cotton blend resists stretching, pilling, and fading, maintaining pattern crispness and colorfastness, and retains shape better than pure cotton or polyester—a tradeoff that requires cold washing (max 30°C) and laying flat to dry.
Verified claims
- Comfort
- Knitted tweed is softer, stretchier, and lighter than traditional woven tweed.
- Visual impact
- The gold buttons act as a focal point that breaks up the busy tweed pattern without competing.
- Wear styles
- Can be worn open as a long-line layer or fully buttoned as a blazer substitute.
- Accessory pairing
- Pairs with gold-accented accessories to create a cohesive, polished look.
- Waist definition
- A front half tuck creates shape within the boxy cut.
- Knit construction
- The 50% reprocessed acrylic, 32% cotton, 18% polyester knit provides stretch, shape retention, and unexpected warmth.
- Proportion
- Intentional high-hip hem pairs naturally with high-waisted bottoms.
- Care
- Wash cold (max 30°C), lay flat to dry; hand wash is safest.
- Durability
- The acrylic-cotton blend resists stretching, pilling, and fading.
- Value
- Matches sale price of 1861 Lisane and costs only $12 CAD more than a basic cardigan.
- Matching set
- Matching shorts (sold separately) create a vintage-inspired two-piece set.
- Styling
- The gold buttons read as a quiet-luxury accent and coordinate with other gold details.
- Versatility
- Worn buttoned as a blazer, paired with matching shorts, or left open with a clean line.
- Colorfastness
- Acrylic resists fading, keeping the tweed pattern vivid wash after wash.
- Pattern crispness
- The blend resists pilling and stretch, maintaining the tweed pattern's clarity.
- Shape retention
- The acrylic content gives the cardigan better shape retention than a 100% cotton version, helping the boxy silhouette hold its cut.
- Pilling resistance
- The cotton in the blend helps the cardigan develop fewer pills than an all-acrylic version.
- Gold-button closure
- The cardigan has a full-length gold-button front closure that allows it to be worn open as a long-line layer or closed as a sweater alternative.
- Neckline
- The cardigan has a crew neck, which lets it button fully and work as a blazer alternative over a slim blouse or shell.
- Fit silhouette
- The cardigan is deliberately cut straight from shoulder to hem with no waist shaping, creating boxy volume that drapes loosely and is designed to be oversized rather than form-fitting.
- Colorway
- The cardigan is available in black and white with a tweed-style pattern.
Product record
- Title
- Tweed-Style Knit Boxy Cardigan
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
Styling with high-waist shorts for a coordinated tweed look
This cropped, boxy cardigan is shown styled with matching high-waist shorts for a coordinated two-piece outfit. In the product photos, the cardigan's straight hem sits just above the shorts' waistband, and its tweed-like black-and-cream weave with gold-tone buttons pairs with the shorts' matching pattern. Note the shorts appear to be a separately styled item, so whether they are sold with the cardigan is not confirmed.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Tweed-Style Knit Boxy Cardigan: Choose this if you want a cropped, boxy cardigan in a black-and-cream tweed-style knit with contrasting black trim, round gold-tone buttons down the front, and buttoned pocket flaps at the waist. It has a simple crew neckline, full-length sleeves, and a supple, stretchy knit made of 50% reprocessed acrylic, 32% cotton, and 18% polyester, designed in Canada as an exclusive Icône by Simons piece. Note that the listed variant is size SMALL in Black and White; no other sizes are stated in the available details.[1,2,3,4] | Touch Of Wool Ribbed Boxy-Fit Cardigan: Choose this if you want a soft, warm wool-blend cardigan with a boxy, on-trend cropped silhouette for all-day lounge, work-from-home comfort, or as a breathable transitional layer over casual outfits. Reviews consistently describe it as oversized with long sleeves and a short body, so petite shoppers and those between sizes are advised to size down at least one, and the crop may still feel extreme even then. Note that the fabric is prone to early pilling, with one reviewer reporting bobbles before washing, so a fabric shaver may be needed.[5] | Iridescent Buttons Raglan Sleeves Boxy-Fit Cardigan: Choose this if you want a soft, lightweight knit layer for dressing up or down — reviewers describe the fabric as gentle and all-day comfortable, and the raglan sleeves and boxy silhouette create a modern, seam-free shoulder line that many find flattering. It suits mild days and layering under a blazer or over jeans and dresses, though its medium-weight knit lacks the heft for deep winter. Note that the intentionally oversized fit runs large and hits shorter than it appears online, often cropping above the hip, and its unstructured cut can look shapeless on curvier frames or with low-rise bottoms.[6] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a boxy tweed-style knit cardigan with round neckline, long sleeves, vertical gold button closure, and two horizontal pocket flaps with black trim and gold buttons at the waist.
- SilhouetteBoxy, straight-cut cardigan with a hip-length hem and long sleeves, shown worn by a model from the front.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.76 (high) - NecklineLow round crew neckline finished with the same tweed knit fabric, no visible collar.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - ClosureSingle-column front button closure with visible round metallic gold buttons spaced down the center front.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.22 · w 0.16 · h 0.52 (high) - Pocket detailsTwo horizontal pocket flaps at waist level with contrasting black knit trim and a small round gold button on each flap.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric pattern and textureTweed-style woven knit with an irregular checked grid pattern of black woven thread on a light cream background, showing visible textured yarn and small looped details.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.76 (high) - Cuff and hem finishSleeve cuffs and hem are finished with the same tweed edge; cuffs appear straight and not ribbed.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (medium) - Visible outfit pairingMatching tweed-style shorts are visible below the cardigan hem, made from the same fabric and pattern.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Accessories on garmentRound gold-tone buttons are used for both the center closure and pocket flap accents.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.22 · w 0.16 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing product shot on a neutral light background with a standing model; soft even lighting and minimal shadows. Model's hair partially covers the left shoulder and neckline.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio portrait framing the model from mid-thigh up, centered in the image.
- BackgroundPlain pale neutral backdrop with a smooth gradient and no props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model detailFemale model wearing gold hoop earrings and multiple rings; one hand is visible holding the opposite sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting with subtle shadows under the arms and at the hem, minimal specular highlights on gold buttons.
- ObstructionStrand of hair crosses the chest area and slightly covers the left side of the neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
cream· tweed baseblack· tweed pattern#0E0D0Cwarm gold· buttons and accents#C4B4AB- SilhouetteBoxy, straight-cut cardigan with a hip-length hem and long sleeves, shown worn by a model from the front.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a model wearing a cropped, boxy tweed-style knit cardigan with long sleeves and matching high-waist shorts in a textured multi-tone weave; model hair partially obscures the right shoulder area.
- Overall silhouetteCropped boxy cardigan that ends near the waist, paired with high-waist shorts; cardigan has a straight horizontal hem and long set-in sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (medium) - Fabric textureTweed-style knit with a nubby, boucle-like texture showing an irregular grid of darker and lighter yarns.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - PatterningRepeating rectangular grid pattern formed by dark horizontal and vertical threads on a lighter ground, consistent across the cardigan and shorts.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high) - Hem and edge finishCardigan and shorts hems show a short frayed or boucle edge rather than a smooth folded finish.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.46 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (medium) - Shorts center seamVertical center seam at the back of the shorts with a small slit or vent at the waistband seam area.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.59 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium) - Sleeve fitSleeves are full-length and appear relaxed rather than fitted, extending to the wrist with slight fabric bunching at the cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.41 (medium); x 0.59 · y 0.46 · w 0.29 · h 0.40 (medium) - Occlusion by hairLong dark hair falls over the right shoulder and upper back, partially covering the fabric in that area.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible jewelry (on model)Model wears a single medium-size gold hoop earring visible on the left profile and rings on the right hand resting at the shorts hem.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.03 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.80 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio rear three-quarter shot with a plain light neutral background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; model turned slightly to the left showing profile.
- Shot compositionPortrait-oriented studio photograph framing the model from upper thighs to head, centered with even margins on both sides.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting producing gentle, low-contrast shadows primarily beneath the arms and at the lower hem of the shorts.
- Model poseModel stands with weight shifted slightly to the left, head turned to the left in profile and hands relaxed near the hips.
Colors
warm off-white· background yarncharcoal black· pattern threads#231C1B- Overall silhouetteCropped boxy cardigan that ends near the waist, paired with high-waist shorts; cardigan has a straight horizontal hem and long set-in sleeves.
- 03
Product
Front-facing cropped boxy cardigan and matching high-waist shorts in a woven tweed-like black-and-cream pattern with contrasting black trim and visible gold-tone round buttons.
- Cardigan silhouetteCropped, boxy long-sleeve cardigan with a straight hem that sits just above the waistband of the matching shorts and a round neckline.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - Shorts silhouetteHigh-waist tailored shorts with a straight hem, front pockets with contrasting trim, and a fitted waist that aligns with the cardigan hem when worn together.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.41 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric patternDense small-scale tweed-like woven pattern composed of interspersed black and off-white/cream threads producing an overall checked/textured appearance.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.12 · w 0.55 · h 0.51 (high) - Trim and pocket detailHorizontal rectangular pocket flaps on the front of the cardigan and matching pockets on the shorts are finished with solid black trim fabric contrasting against the tweed pattern.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.45 · w 0.26 · h 0.06 (high) - ButtonsRound metallic gold-tone buttons run down the center front of the cardigan and appear as small gold accents on the shorts pocket flaps.
3 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.17 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.31 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.47 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Neckline finishSimple round neckline finished in the same tweed pattern with no visible collar.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.07 (high) - TextureVisible woven texture with slight surface irregularity typical of tweed-style knits, not smooth or glossy.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a full-body model standing against a neutral pale background and reflective floor, holding a black handbag and wearing black ballet flats; soft even lighting with subtle floor reflection.
- Model poseFull-body front-facing model with weight shifted to one leg, left hand resting near hip, right hand holding a small handbag at the side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.88 (high) - PropsSmall textured black handbag held in the model's right hand and black ballet-style flats worn on both feet.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.80 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and floorUniform pale neutral wall background and smooth reflective light-colored floor that produces a faint reflection of the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows and natural skin tones on the model.
Colors
off-white cream· tweed body#CBC5C3black· tweed pattern#130D0Cgold metallic· buttons#ACA39D- Cardigan silhouetteCropped, boxy long-sleeve cardigan with a straight hem that sits just above the waistband of the matching shorts and a round neckline.
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Pretty and comfortable
Fits well, got a ton of compliments on it, true to size. I am a bit of a bigger bust and it didn't gap on me.
Cardigan
Confortable
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