Contemporaine
Xl Buttons Wide Sleeves Felted Cardigan Exclusive Collection From Italy
Product type: cardigan. This is a loose-fit, crew-neck cardigan made in Italy from a soft, stretch felted knit, featuring three large fabric-covered buttons at the center front, wide elbow-length sleeves, a rounded hem, and a side pocket. It is designed as a short, boxy outer layer for casual wear, with a matte, slightly fuzzy fabric texture.
- Material
- Soft, stretch felted knit
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Soft felted knit cardigan with loose fit, button front, and wide elbow-length sleeves. Made in Italy.
Soft stretch felted knit, loose fit, crew neck, button front, wide elbow-length sleeves, rounded hem
- Material
- Soft, stretch felted knit
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Imported from Italy exclusively at Contemporaine
- Soft, stretch felted knit
- Loose fit
- Crew neck
- Buttons down the front
- Wide elbow-length sleeves
- Rounded hem
- Made in Italy
Product Insights
This Italian-made cardigan achieves a dense, wool-like hand feel and architectural-knit design with elbow-length sleeves and oversized fabric-covered buttons at CAD 69 by sourcing directly from Italian factories, bypassing wholesaler markups, and using a one-size oversized silhouette that fits a broad range, offering warmth comparable to heavier wool cardigans and easy care from a synthetic blend, with the main tradeoff being a universal fit that may not suit all body types.
Verified claims
- Sourcing
- Direct Italian factory sourcing bypasses wholesaler markups, delivering genuine Italian knitwear at CAD 69.
- Sizing
- The one-size design reduces production costs, helping deliver the CAD 69 price, while the intentionally loose cut fits a broad size range.
- Hand feel
- Dense, stretchy felted knit with a wool-like hand feel and soft finish.
- Warmth
- The dense felted knit provides warmth comparable to premium natural-fiber cardigans, despite the synthetic-friendly blend.
- Care
- The synthetic blend avoids the high-maintenance care of natural wool, making it easier to maintain.
- Design
- Elbow-length sleeves and oversized fabric-covered buttons mimic the architectural-knit trend from premium labels.
- Fit
- Oversized stretch felted knit fits broad size range, with architectural-knit details.
- Value
- Italian-made at CAD 69 with a dense wool-like knit feel, near cost due to one-size efficiencies.
- Materials
- 31% viscose, 28% polyester, 41% nylon felted knit mimics the hand of premium cardigans at CAD 69.
- Color options
- Available in Black and Taupe.
Product record
- Title
- Xl Buttons Wide Sleeves Felted Cardigan Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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| Xl Buttons Wide Sleeves Felted Cardigan Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want a short, boxy cardigan with a relaxed drape: it is a soft, stretch felted knit in a loose fit with dropped shoulders, wide elbow-length sleeves, large fabric-covered buttons, a crew neck, a rounded hem that falls to the upper hip, and a visible right-side hand pocket. It is made in Italy and available exclusively at Contemporaine, offered only in one size in Black or Taupe.[1,2,3] | Contrast Stitch Fuzzy Open Cardigan Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want an open-front, loose-fitting cardigan in a soft, fuzzy knit with a touch of wool, made in Italy as a Contemporaine exclusive. Its boxy oversized silhouette features dropped shoulders, slightly puff sleeves gathered into ribbed cuffs, and a contrasting beige stitched trim along the front opening, shoulder seams, and hem, falling to the upper thigh on the model shown. Note it is offered in one size only (in Ivory/Cream Beige or Chocolate/Espresso), so its fit and length may vary on different bodies.[4,5] | Boxy-Fit Cable-Knit Pure Cotton Cardigan: Choose this if you want a lightweight, breathable 100% cotton layer for mild seasons, travel, or outfits that go from work to weekends, and reviewers describe it as exceptionally soft with well-made construction. It has an intentionally boxy, oversized cut that runs large and feels slightly cropped — most reviewers love the slouchy look, but shoppers between sizes are advised to size down, and it may overwhelm smaller frames or feel short on taller bodies, so it is not a match if you want a fitted or elongated silhouette. Note that the blue and red shades can look darker or more burgundy than the website images show.[6] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short, boxy black felted cardigan with three large fabric-covered buttons down the center front, wide short sleeves, and a slight center-front hem opening.
- SilhouetteLoose boxy cardigan with a straight body and dropped shoulder creating wide short sleeves that end above the elbow.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - ButtonsThree large round fabric-covered buttons aligned vertically at center front; each button matches the cardigan color and projects slightly from the surface.
3 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureMatte, slightly fuzzy felted knit surface visible across the garment.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Sleeve constructionWide short sleeves with a visible horizontal seam where the sleeve attaches to the dropped shoulder; sleeve hem is clean and slightly turned.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.35 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high) - Front hem detailCenter-front hem has a short vertical opening creating a subtle triangular overlap on either side of the opening.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.67 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Side pocketRight-side hand pocket opening is visible with the model's hand placed inside it, creating a slight pouch in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Neckline finishRound neckline with a narrow finished edge visible above the top button.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the cardigan against a plain light background; three-quarter frontal pose with one hand in pocket; even studio lighting and soft shadowing.
- Model and poseModel shown from head to mid-thigh in a three-quarter frontal pose with the left hand relaxed and the right hand inserted in the cardigan pocket.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- LightingEven soft studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a slight shadow cast to the right of the model.
- Image cropImage cropped to show garment and model torso; lower legs are outside the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
deep black· main body#0E0D14- SilhouetteLoose boxy cardigan with a straight body and dropped shoulder creating wide short sleeves that end above the elbow.
- 02
Product
Front view closeup of a black felted short-sleeve cardigan with a round neckline and two large covered buttons down the front; worn open slightly to reveal a white crew neck top underneath.
- Fabric textureDense felted knit surface with a soft, slightly fuzzy appearance across the visible garment panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineShallow round neckline with a narrow finished edge sitting above the white crew neck underneath.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - ButtonsTwo large fabric-covered round buttons on the front placket, one positioned at upper chest and one at lower torso; button fabric matches the cardigan.
2 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.66 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Front openingCentral front opening with the left front panel overlapping the right slightly; seam/edge is smooth without visible topstitching.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.56 (high) - Sleeve shapeWide short sleeves with a loose, boxy cut and dropped shoulder line creating a roomy silhouette.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.26 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.26 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (medium) - Visible lining/underlayerWhite crew neck T-shirt visible under the cardigan at the neckline and through the front opening.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from upper thighs to above the head against a plain light neutral background with soft, even lighting.
- Shot compositionCenter-framed medium closeup of a model wearing the garment cropped near mid-thigh; model face and shoulders visible.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven, light neutral background with no visible props or patterns.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows and gentle falloff across the garment and model.
- Model stylingModel wearing small hoop earrings and a white crew neck top under the cardigan; hands placed behind the back, partially out of frame.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
deep black· cardigan body and buttons#0E0D13- Fabric textureDense felted knit surface with a soft, slightly fuzzy appearance across the visible garment panels.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a boxy felted cardigan in black with wide short sleeves, dropped shoulders, and a slightly flared hem; fabric appears fuzzy and dense with visible rolled cuffs on the sleeves.
- SilhouetteBoxy, slightly A-line rear body with a gently curved hem that falls to the upper hip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Sleeve shapeWide short sleeves with visible wide folded/rolled cuffs and a dropped shoulder seam creating a roomy sleeve opening.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.34 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow finished edge; a white layer is visible inside the neckline but appears to be a separate garment worn underneath.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric textureFelted, dense knit with a soft, slightly fuzzy surface visible across the back panel.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.46 (high) - Hem detailHem curves downward at the center back and appears clean-finished without visible stitching or ribbing.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows and slight shadowing beneath the hem; image cropped to include model from head to upper thighs.
- Model presenceModel shown from the rear wearing the cardigan; left arm relaxed and visible, head turned slightly to the left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray/white studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Image cropImage framed from just above the head to the upper thighs; lower legs not shown.
Colors
deep black· cardigan body and sleeves#0E0D14- SilhouetteBoxy, slightly A-line rear body with a gently curved hem that falls to the upper hip.
Variants
2 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4717946 | Xl Buttons Wide Sleeves Felted Cardigan Exclusive Collection From Italy - Black - One Size | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4707136 | Xl Buttons Wide Sleeves Felted Cardigan Exclusive Collection From Italy - Taupe - One Size | CA$69.00 | Yes |