Contemporaine
Pure Cotton Lavallière-Neck Sweater Exclusive Collection From Italy
This long-sleeve knitted sweater is crafted from 100% cotton with a rich shaker rib texture and a boxy fit. It features a lavallière (pussy-bow) tie neckline, raglan sleeves, and ribbed edging on the cuffs and hem. Made in Italy and available exclusively at Contemporaine.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- female
- Style
- boxy, casual, romantic, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Luxurious 100% cotton sweater with shaker rib texture, boxy fit, and a signature pussy-bow tie neck, imported from Italy.
Shaker rib texture, boxy fit, pussy-bow tie neck, raglan sleeves, ribbed edging
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- boxy, casual, romantic, vintage
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Imported from Italy exclusively at Contemporaine
- Luxurious 100% cotton knit
- Rich shaker rib texture
- Boxy fit
- Pussy-bow tie neck
- Lavallière-neck style
- Raglan sleeves
- Ribbed edging
- Exclusive collection from Italy
Product Insights
This $49 sweater offers an Italian-inspired pussy-bow silhouette rooted in 17th-century French fashion, reinterpreted with a heavy reversible shaker rib knit that provides mechanical stretch, shape retention, and light warmth without spandex. Its raglan sleeves and stretchy knit ensure a conforming, no-seam fit, while the sewn-in lavallière tie must be knotted each wear and stays intact. However, the narrow neck opening risks tearing the fabric and attached scarf, the tie often arrives frayed, and the build quality feels cheap despite the 'Imported from Italy' label; careful handling and cold wash/flat-dry care are required, as hot water shrinks the length and tightens the neck. The sweater is out of stock.
Verified claims
- Cultural heritage
- The pussy-bow neckline originated in 17th-century French court and evolved as a feminist and gender-fluid symbol.
- Neckline construction
- The pussy-bow tie is sewn into the neckline and is not detachable.
- Neck opening
- Buyers report the neck opening is very small; one review says the collar and attached scarf arrived damaged.
- Construction quality
- Reviewers describe the build quality as low, and one reports the sewn-in tie arrived undone at the base.
- Shrinkage
- Hot-water washing or high-heat drying can shrink the cotton knit, especially in length; cold water and flat drying minimize shrinkage.
- Knit construction
- Shaker rib is a heavy reversible 1x1 knit using 20–30% more yarn than stockinette.
- Stretch & shape retention
- Shaker rib delivers mechanical stretch without spandex and resists bagging, holding its shape.
- Insulation
- Shaker rib's airy loft provides light warmth for early fall without layering.
- Italian design language
- Label indicates Italian design influence and texture variation, not local assembly.
- Value
- About $49, roughly one-sixth the cost of a basic Italian-made crew neck.
- Origin Labeling
- Labeled 'Imported from Italy', not 'Made in Italy', indicating design sourcing but not full Italian manufacturing.
- Bow tying
- The tie is not pre-tied; it must be knotted each wear like a ribbon.
- Styling heritage
- The lavallière dates to 17th-century France and was adopted by Chanel, Bowie, and Thatcher, suiting both bohemian and power-dressing looks.
- Fit
- The mechanical-stretch knit and raglan sleeves provide a conforming fit without a set-in shoulder seam.
- Care routine
- Cold wash and flat dry preserve fit; shaker rib recovers shape.
- Raglan movement
- Raglan sleeves reduce shoulder pressure, allow free movement, and leave room for layering.
- Fabric comfort
- The reversible shaker rib knit offers consistent feel and traps insulating air for moderate warmth.
- Material composition
- The sweater is 100% cotton.
- Fit silhouette
- The sweater has a boxy fit.
Product record
- Title
- Pure Cotton Lavallière-Neck Sweater Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Close-up of the upper front of a knitted sweater showing a tied lavallière (neck tie) and textured knit fabric across the shoulder and chest.
- Lavallière neck tieTwo wide knitted tie panels emerge from the neckline and are tied in a loose knot at center-right front, with the ends hanging down over the chest.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.45 · h 0.45 (high) - Ribbed necklineShort, slightly raised ribbed collar that sits close to the base of the neck and from which the tie panels originate.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.27 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureVisible medium-gauge knit with a small, regular looped stitch forming a textured surface across the chest and shoulder.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (high) - Right shoulder shapingSeamless-looking shoulder area with continuous knit from neck to sleeve, showing the shoulder slope and sleeve cap starting at the upper right.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - No visible branding or printed textNo logos, tags, or printed text are visible on the sweater surface in this image.
Other
Studio close-up portrait crop showing model head and upper torso against a plain light background with soft, even lighting.
- Model framingImage is cropped at upper chest; model head and shoulders are visible with the face turned slightly to the viewer's left.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.55 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or textures.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even illumination across the face and sweater.
- Hair and accessoriesBlonde hair falls over the right shoulder and a small hoop earring is visible at the right ear; these are props and not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
warm taupe· sweater body and tie- Lavallière neck tieTwo wide knitted tie panels emerge from the neckline and are tied in a loose knot at center-right front, with the ends hanging down over the chest.
- 02
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve knitted lavallière sweater in a light brown/taupe tone with a tied neck scarf detail, ribbed hem and cuffs, shown on a model from head to mid-thigh.
- Neck tie (lavallière)Long knitted tie emerging from the left shoulder/neck seam and looped into a loose bow with two broad hanging ends that lie over the chest.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.25 (high) - Knit textureOpen, medium-weight visible knit with uniform stitch pattern across body and sleeves giving a slightly textured surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Ribbed hemSlightly narrower ribbed band at the bottom edge of the sweater where it meets the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Ribbed cuffsNarrow ribbed cuff visible at the sleeve end on the model's right arm (left side of image).
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.25 (high) - Shoulder seam detailSeam visible at the shoulder creating a slight gather where the tie originates.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium) - Fit and silhouetteRelaxed body with slight blouson at the hem where the sweater meets the waistline; sleeves appear fitted through the forearm.
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the sweater against a plain light background; image cropped near mid-thigh. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows; no packaging or additional props.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front shot of a standing model, framed from head to mid-thigh with the sweater as the focus.
- Background and lightingSmooth, neutral off-white background with soft, even lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Supporting garment visibleDark blue denim bottoms are visible below the sweater waistline and are not described as part of the product section.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear detail in knit texture and fabric edges.
Colors
light taupe· body and sleeves- Neck tie (lavallière)Long knitted tie emerging from the left shoulder/neck seam and looped into a loose bow with two broad hanging ends that lie over the chest.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a knitted long-sleeve sweater on a model showing the full back, sleeves, and hem details.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, waist-length sweater shown from the back with a straight hem and relaxed fit on the model.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.76 (high) - Knit textureVisible mid-weight open knit with a uniform looped stitch across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.66 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with consistent knit pattern and ribbed cuffs that sit at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem and cuff finishBottom hem and sleeve cuffs finished with a tighter rib knit band distinct from the body stitch.
3 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.82 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Back necklineBack neckline finished with a narrow knit collar band sitting close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Vertical stitch detailSubtle vertical stitch line running down the center back that is slightly visible against the body knit.Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.58 (medium) - Visible front drape (partial)Small portion of the garment front is visible at the left side showing an overlapped or draped front panel.Partial
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a neutral light gray background showing a female model in three-quarter rear pose; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseFemale model standing with body turned slightly to her left, head turned left in profile, left arm relaxed by side.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal visible shadows.
- Additional visible apparelDark blue denim pants with visible back pockets are visible below the sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
warm taupe brown· body and sleeves- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, waist-length sweater shown from the back with a straight hem and relaxed fit on the model.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Ne fait pas du tout
Ne fait pas du tout de qualité
Différent
Encolure très petite
Qualité moindre
Ce chandail a une ouverture du col très restreinte donc tous les cols étaient abîmés. Même chose pour le foulard intégré qui était défait à la base. J