Icône
Waves And Openwork Polo Collar Cropped Cardigan
5/5 (4)
CA$59.00CAD
In Stock
This is a cropped, short-sleeve cardigan from the Icône by Simons line, designed in Canada. It features a ribbed polo collar, a button placket with small pearly buttons, scalloped edges, and a multicolor zigzag openwork knit pattern with eyelet holes. Made from reprocessed cotton stretch knit, it has a boxy cropped fit and is suitable as a lightweight layering piece for warmer weather.
- Material
- reprocessed cotton
- Style
- cropped, boxy, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Navy/Midnight BluePinkAssorted
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Cropped cardigan with textured openwork stretch knit and ribbed polo collar.
Textured openwork knit, cropped boxy fit, ribbed polo collar, short sleeves, scalloped edging, pearly buttons.
- Material
- reprocessed cotton
- Style
- cropped, boxy, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Textured and openwork stretch knit
- Made of reprocessed cotton
- Cropped boxy style
- Ribbed polo collar
- Short sleeves
- Scalloped edging
- Small, full-length pearly buttons
Product Insights
The Waves And Openwork Polo Collar Cropped Cardigan by Icône offers a sustainable choice with 100% reprocessed cotton, broader size range XS–XL, and design authorship as a Simons-exclusive Canadian label, matching the look of premium cashmere cardigans at a fraction of the cost. Its cropped hem rises on medium and up sizes, and the openwork knit snags on rough surfaces, requiring smooth accessories and gentle hand-washing to maintain shape retention.
Verified claims
- Sustainable material
- 100% reprocessed cotton, unlike many competitors who use viscose.
- Size range
- Sizes XS–XL, broader than the S-M range of similar openwork cardigans like Chicwish.
- Value
- At $59 CAD, matches the design of REPEAT cashmere cardigan (€239.95 full, €119.98 sale).
- Brand authorship
- Icône is a Simons-exclusive label designed in Canada, offering design authorship distinct from generic imports.
- Crop length
- Cropped hem rises on sizes medium and up.
- Snagging
- Catches on rough surfaces; smooth accessories avoid snags.
- Styling
- Using a smooth matte camisole and avoiding rough accessories prevents visible lines and snags.
- Fit
- The knit holds its shape while the cropped length varies with size.
- Care
- Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry to preserve the openwork knit.
- Shape retention
- The spun-yarn knit retains elasticity and prevents bagging over time.
Product record
- Title
- Waves And Openwork Polo Collar Cropped Cardigan
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What to expect from the Icône brand
- As a private label of the 180-year-old Maison Simons, Icône carries a retail heritage that dates back to 1840 — for shoppers who value brand lineage, that deep-rooted department-store pedigree adds a sense of permanence and curation that a new direct-to-consumer label can’t replicate.
How the cropped boxy fit works
- Retailer photography for the Waves And Openwork cardigan uses a size small, so the crop sits lower on the model than it will on frames that size up — on a medium or large, the hem may rise slightly due to proportional grading of the already-short length.
How it compares to similar cardigans
- Of the competitive openwork cropped cardigans examined, only this one and the REPEAT cashmere luxury piece pair a ribbed polo collar with short sleeves; Target's alternative explicitly features an open, collarless neckline, underscoring the preppy specificity of the Icône design.
- Chicwish's daisy-motif cropped cardigan is priced at $36.90 USD (about $51 CAD), undercutting the Icône piece by $8 CAD, but it comes in a single size S-M — next to Icône's XS–XL spread, anyone needing a non-standard size gets a more inclusive fit and recycled cotton for a modest top-up.
- Because Icône is Simons' own exclusive brand designed in Canada, this cardigan carries a level of design curation that separates it from the unbranded third-party imports typically dominating the $40–$70 openwork cardigan space, giving buyers an identifiable aesthetic authorship at an accessible price.
- Target's short-sleeve openwork cardigan is listed at $49.99 USD — roughly $70 CAD at current exchange — making it $11 more expensive than this Icône piece while substituting viscose, a petroleum-derived fiber, for the reprocessed cotton used here, so the lower-cost option also wins on material sustainability.
- The REPEAT cashmere Openwork Cotton Polo Cardigan, virtually identical in silhouette with its polo collar, short sleeves, and button front, retails at €239.95 and even on sale sits at €119.98 — meaning this Icône cardigan delivers the same visual formula for a fraction of the cost, even when the REPEAT piece is marked down.
Wearing and layering the openwork knit
- The reprocessed cotton, a spun yarn rather than a continuous filament, gives the openwork knit high adaptive stretch and natural recovery — the cropped boxy shape flexes with your body and snaps back, so the cardigan doesn’t bag out after a day’s wear.
- With a fine openwork pattern like this, a full-length cami in a smooth, matte fabric and a nude or cream shade disappears under the knit and prevents visible lines — avoid ribbed or shiny underlayers that disrupt the clean, boxy silhouette.
- The openwork’s intentionally dropped stitches create voids that catch easily on unlined bag straps or pronged jewelry, so wearing smooth accessories and avoiding friction extends the cardi’s pristine life.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve cropped knit cardigan with a ribbed polo collar, a central button placket, scalloped hem and a multicolor zigzag openwork pattern.
- Polo collarFlat ribbed polo-style collar in a solid dark color sitting around the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.07 (high) - Central button placketNarrow vertical ribbed placket in the same dark color as the collar running down the center front with visible round buttons.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.15 · h 0.42 (high) - ButtonsSeries of small round light-colored buttons spaced along the center placket; buttons are visibly reflective.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.35 (high) - Wave zigzag patternHorizontal undulating zigzag stripes across the body and sleeves composed of alternating colored knit bands creating a chevron-like wave effect.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.36 (high) - Openwork knit texturePerforated openwork knit visible within some stripes giving small eyelet holes across the patterned areas.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Scalloped edgesScalloped trim along the hem and sleeve edges following the zigzag motif.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Short sleevesSleeves end above the elbow with the same patterned knit and scalloped edge.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.16 (high) - Cropped lengthGarment ends above the model's waist with the bottom scalloped hem visible and a small center front opening below the lowest button.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Styled on a model against a plain light background with warm directional lighting creating soft shadows; model holds a beige suede pouch prop at the left hip.
- Model front poseTorso-front view of a model wearing the cardigan, cropped at mid-thigh; head and one hand included.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Prop bagBeige soft suede pouch held in the model's left hand at the front left hip; clearly a styling prop and not part of the garment.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional studio lighting from the left producing a distinct shadow on the background to the right of the model.
- BackgroundPlain off-white background with no visible props or packaging elements besides the model and pouch.
Colors
dark navy· collar and placket#24252Clight sky blue· wave stripe - light bluewhite· wave stripe - whiteolive mustard· wave stripe - olive/mustard#DBA57B- Polo collarFlat ribbed polo-style collar in a solid dark color sitting around the neck opening.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a cropped short-sleeve knitted cardigan showing a ribbed polo collar, a buttoned placket, scalloped short sleeve edge, and a multicolor zigzag openwork knit pattern with visible eyelet details at the wave peaks.
- Polo collarRibbed polo-style collar in a solid dark navy color sitting flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.19 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketNarrow vertical placket in the same dark navy as the collar with small round buttons visible along its length.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high) - Short sleeve edgeShort sleeve ending in a scalloped hem that follows the zigzag knit contour, matching the multicolor wave pattern.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.51 · w 0.23 · h 0.22 (high) - Zigzag openwork knitHorizontal wavy zigzag stripes across the body in alternating colors with small eyelet/openwork holes at the crest of many waves.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.31 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (high) - Knit textureLightweight, slightly sheer knit with visible stitch definition and small decorative openwork rows integrated into the wave pattern.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.70 · h 0.56 (high) - Visible buttonsAt least two small round buttons visible on the placket; buttons appear lighter than the placket but exact finish is unclear.Partial
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio fashion close-up with model head cropped above the mouth; plain light background casting a soft shadow; strong directional lighting from the right.
- Model cropImage includes the model's lower face, neck and part of a short blonde hairstyle; face is partially cropped at the nose.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Earring propLarge gold hoop earring visible on the model's left ear as a styling prop.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with a diffuse shadow cast to the left of the model indicating directional lighting from the right side of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image crop compositionClose-up framing focuses on the upper torso and shoulder area of the garment; lower body is out of frame.
Colors
dark navy· collar and placket#25242Blight blue· zigzag stripes (light blue)#B4D3EColive green· zigzag stripes (olive green)#846C4Bcream· zigzag stripes (cream)- Polo collarRibbed polo-style collar in a solid dark navy color sitting flat against the neck.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve cropped knitted cardigan with a ribbed polo collar, openwork wavy chevron pattern, and scalloped sleeve and hem edges.
- Overall silhouetteCropped, boxy back silhouette ending above the waist with short sleeves and a slightly flared hemline.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.56 (high) - Collar styleShort, ribbed polo-style collar in a solid darker color that sits flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.07 (high) - Knit patternHorizontal wavy chevron stripes across the back formed by openwork knitting with small eyelet holes following the wave lines.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - Sleeve and hem finishScalloped edges on sleeve cuffs and bottom hem following the wave motif; cuffs end mid-upper arm.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.35 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureLightweight open knit with visible small perforations in the patterned sections creating a semi-sheer effect in places.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible stitching/joinsShoulder seams are present and follow the sleeve set-in line; no visible closures on the back.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.08 · w 0.68 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model photographed from the rear against a plain light background with a strong shadow to the right; model holds a bag in the right hand and wears high-waist pants.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of a standing model framed from upper thighs to head, centered horizontally.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white wall background with a distinct soft shadow cast to the right of the model, indicating directional studio lighting from the left.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.42 · h 1.00 (high) - Model pose and propsModel's left arm is raised with hand touching the neck; right arm hangs down holding a folded fabric or small bag near the hip.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Visible tattooSmall simple lightning-bolt style tattoo on the outer side of the model's right forearm near the wrist.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.56 · w 0.05 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
deep navy· navy collar and navy wave stripes#23242Cpale sky blue· light blue wave stripesmuted olive· olive green wave stripesoff-white· off-white wave stripes- Overall silhouetteCropped, boxy back silhouette ending above the waist with short sleeves and a slightly flared hemline.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
4 total5
4 reviews · out of 5
Perfect for spring/summer
★★★★★Rose H.
Great quality and colours are perfect!
Great versatile piece
★★★★★Larissa M.
Very flattering fit and cut. It is just the right cropped length. Colour is also very nice - neutral and warm.
Perfect fit
★★★★★Kathy S.
Perfect fit
Cadeau
★★★★★Lyne M.
Très apprécié.
Q&A
1 answered- Is the cardigan hand-wash only or machine washable?
- We recommend hand washing in cold water and laying flat to dry due to the delicate openwork knit and reprocessed cotton material, but care instructions are not explicitly provided on our listing.