Icône
Batwing Sleeves Cropped Turtleneck Sweater
CA$69.00CAD
In Stock
This is a cropped turtleneck sweater with batwing sleeves and a ribbed knit texture. It is made from a blend of reprocessed viscose and polyester with a touch of wool and cashmere-wool blend. The sweater has an ultra-cropped loose fit, ribbed collar and cuffs, and is an exclusive design from Icône by Simons.
- Material
- Reprocessed viscose, reprocessed polyester, touch of wool and cashmere-wool blend
- Style
- cropped, relaxed-fit, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Light GreyChocolate/Espresso
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Ultra-cropped loose-fit turtleneck sweater with batwing sleeves and a soft fuzzy ribbed knit.
Ribbed knit, batwing sleeves, cropped length, turtleneck, loose fit
- Material
- Reprocessed viscose, reprocessed polyester, touch of wool and cashmere-wool blend
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester, wool, cashmere
- Style
- cropped, relaxed-fit, casual
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Designed in Canada
- Ribbed knit texture
- Supple and stretchy fabric
- Lightly fuzzy finish
- Made from reprocessed viscose and polyester
- Contains wool and cashmere-wool blend
- Ultra-cropped length
- Loose fit
- Turtleneck collar
- Batwing sleeves
- Ribbed collar and cuffs
Product Insights
The Icône Batwing Sleeves Cropped Turtleneck Sweater, at $69 CAD, offers a fashion-forward silhouette with batwing sleeves that create a polished, statement-making look, balanced by a fitted turtleneck. Its knit blend of 27% wool and 8% cashmere delivers noticeable softness, while 55% reprocessed fibers provide the same feel and durability as virgin materials, reducing energy use by 45–85% and CO2 by 30–60%. The roomy underarm enhances comfort and mobility. However, the batwing volume requires pairing with fitted bottoms (like skinny trousers or pencil skirts) and cannot be layered under jackets; hand washing and laying flat to dry are necessary to prevent pilling and preserve fit.
Verified claims
- Price advantage
- At $69 CAD, this sweater delivers 27% wool and 8% cashmere, beating similarly-priced competitors.
- Materials
- 55% of the knit is reprocessed fibers, with 8% cashmere adding softness; hand-wash is advised to prevent pilling.
- Softness
- The 8% cashmere creates a noticeably soft hand.
- Fiber quality
- Reprocessed fibers deliver the same softness and durability as virgin fibers.
- Sustainability
- 55% recycled content reduces energy 45–85% and CO2 30–60% versus virgin.
- Silhouette effect
- Batwing sleeves create a polished, statement-making silhouette with relaxed volume.
- Volume balance
- Balance the batwing volume with a fitted bottom like skinny trousers or a pencil skirt.
- Turtleneck effect
- The fitted turtleneck grounds the loose silhouette, keeping it city-appropriate.
- Care
- Hand washing and laying flat to dry minimize pilling and preserve the fit.
- House brand advantage
- Icône in-house brand delivers wool, cashmere, recycled fibers, and batwing sleeves at $69 CAD.
- Design
- Batwing sleeves create a sculptural, fashion-forward silhouette distinct from standard drop-shoulder knits.
- Styling
- Batwing volume requires a fitted bottom and prevents layering under jackets.
- Fit
- Batwing design provides a roomy underarm for enhanced comfort and mobility versus fitted drop-shoulder sleeves.
Product record
- Title
- Batwing Sleeves Cropped Turtleneck Sweater
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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Value compared to similar sweaters
- The Aeropostale Cozy Cropped Turtleneck's full retail comp of $59.95 USD (≈$80 CAD) uses a simple cotton-acrylic blend, while the Icône sweater at $69 CAD incorporates wool and cashmere, so you actually pay less for the sweater with natural animal fibers.
- The Icône sweater lists reprocessed viscose and polyester as its main components, whereas the Aeropostale counterpart offers only 20% recycled polyester; for the same budget tier you're getting a knit where recycled fibers likely make up the majority, not a token addition.
- Where the Aeropostale sweater sticks to a conventional drop-shoulder cut, the Icône sweater's batwing sleeves introduce a sculptural, fashion-week silhouette that elevates the cropped knit into a statement piece — all while keeping the price under $70 CAD.
- Because Icône is an in-house label exclusive to Simons, the $69 CAD price isn't inflated by a third-party brand premium — which helps explain the presence of wool and cashmere and the more complex batwing construction at a price that otherwise buys only basic mall knits.
- Michael Kors' cropped turtleneck achieves its premium status with a 95% wool/5% cashmere body; the Icône sweater uses a reprocessed base with just a touch of wool and cashmere, giving you a hint of that luxurious softness and warmth at a price point where full animal-fiber blends are rarely found.
Reprocessed fibers and what they mean for this sweater
- Because reprocessed viscose yarn retains the soft, supple hand and draping quality of conventional viscose, the sweater’s plush ribbed texture is a function of its knit construction and fiber blend, not a downgrade from recycled content.
- The combination of reprocessed polyester — which cuts energy use by up to 85% and carbon emissions by 30–60% versus virgin polyester — and reprocessed viscose, which similarly reduces water and energy consumption, means this sweater carries a markedly lower production footprint than a conventional wool-blend knit.
- Reprocessed polyester is chemically identical to virgin polyester, so it brings the same lightweight resilience, wrinkle resistance, and shape retention that preserve the sweater’s cropped, loose fit through repeated wears.
Styling the batwing, cropped turtleneck shape
- Because the batwing sleeves add substantial volume above the waist, the silhouette demands a fitted or straight-cut bottom to avoid overwhelming the frame — this rule of thumb turns the top from potentially slouchy into an hourglass-proportion asset.
- The batwing construction's roomy underarm and tapered wrist creates a soft drape that reads as relaxed yet pulled-together; combined with the ribbed turtleneck, the top avoids the loungewear trap and feels appropriate for casual offices, brunches, or date nights with a simple bottom swap.
- The turtleneck injects a tailored, close-to-the-body counterpoint that prevents the looser sleeve and crop from sliding into beach-cover-up territory; this design choice is what makes the sweater read as city-appropriate rather than resort-only.
The wool and cashmere blend in a lightweight sweater
- Cashmere fibers measure just 14–19 microns in diameter, so even the small amount in this sweater introduces a signature cloud-soft feel that distinguishes the knit from a plain synthetic pullover.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Cropped light heather grey knit turtleneck sweater with wide batwing sleeves, visible ribbed turtleneck and ribbed sleeve cuff; hem sits above the waist and has a gently curved cut.
- NecklineHigh folded ribbed turtleneck collar in the same knit as the body, fitting loosely around the lower face and neck.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.04 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high) - Body silhouetteBoxy cropped torso with a relaxed, slightly A-line drape ending above the waist; front hem has a gentle curved cut that exposes the top of the skirt beneath.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.78 · h 0.36 (high) - Sleeve styleWide batwing-style sleeves that taper toward a fitted ribbed cuff at the wrist on the visible arm.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.20 · w 0.45 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.51 · h 0.46 (medium) - Knit textureHorizontal fine rib knit texture across the body and sleeves, giving a subtly ridged appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Cuff detailNarrower ribbed wrist cuff on the left sleeve, visibly tighter than the sleeve body.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem edgeRaw or minimally finished lower edge visible with a slight roll, creating a soft, casual hemline.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the sweater against a neutral backdrop; cropping excludes full face and full arms; directional lighting from the left casts soft shadows.
- Model and posePartial view of a model from upper chest to hips; left arm is lowered showing the sleeve and cuff, head partially visible from nose down.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Background and lightingSmooth, light neutral background with soft directional lighting from the left creating a faint cast shadow on the right.
- Styling propBlack faux-leather skirt worn beneath the sweater, visible at the lower portion of the image and providing contrast to the knit.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high) - Image cropTop of the model's head and portions of both arms are cropped out of frame.
Colors
light heather grey· sweater body and sleeves#C5BCB2- NecklineHigh folded ribbed turtleneck collar in the same knit as the body, fitting loosely around the lower face and neck.
- 02
Product
Back and side view of a light heather gray cropped turtleneck sweater with wide batwing sleeves, ribbed knit texture, long fitted cuffs, and a straight cropped hem sitting above the waist.
- Overall silhouetteLoose batwing-sleeve sweater with a wide body that tapers to a cropped, straight hem sitting above the model's waistline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - TurtleneckTall folded turtleneck collar in the same ribbed knit as the body, fitting loosely around the neck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionBatwing/drop-shoulder style sleeves that are wide through the upper arm and narrow into long, fitted ribbed cuffs at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.50 (high) - Knit textureVisible medium-gauge ribbed knit texture across the body and sleeves, uniform stitch pattern.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high) - Cropped hem detailStraight cropped hem with a slightly raw or rolled edge that ends above the skirt waistband, exposing the top of the lower garment.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible seamsSubtle vertical shaping seam visible at the sweater back center and along sleeve joins where the batwing meets the cuff.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the sweater against a plain light background, three-quarter back pose, even soft lighting with a soft shadow to the right, and part of a black leather skirt visible.
- Model poseThree-quarter back view with head turned to camera, left arm relaxed and right arm slightly back.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.66 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with even soft lighting and a faint shadow cast to the right of the model.
- Supporting garment visibleHigh-waist black leather-look skirt visible from the waist down, creating contrast with the light sweater.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.62 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Accessories and stylingModel wears a single large hoop earring and a chunky ring on the right hand; hair is voluminous and curly, partially covering the sweater back.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution studio image with no visible text or labels.
Colors
light heather gray· body and sleeves#C5BCB2- Overall silhouetteLoose batwing-sleeve sweater with a wide body that tapers to a cropped, straight hem sitting above the model's waistline.
- 03
Product
Visible garments on the model include a light grey cropped turtleneck sweater with batwing-style sleeves, a black high-waist leather-look pencil skirt with a high side slit, and tall black heeled boots reaching below the knee.
- Cropped turtleneck sweaterLight grey rib-knit cropped turtleneck sweater with a folded high collar, wide batwing sleeves that taper to fitted ribbed cuffs, and a straight cropped hem that sits at the waist.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.04 · w 0.72 · h 0.39 (high) - Sleeve shape and cuffVoluminous batwing sleeves creating a loose drape from shoulder to cuff; cuffs are narrower and ribbed, gathering the sleeve fabric.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Leather-look pencil skirtHigh-waist black pencil skirt with a smooth, slightly glossy leather-like finish and a high thigh slit on the left side exposing the leg.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high) - Skirt stitching detailVisible horizontal seam across the skirt near the hip and vertical seam lines that follow the pencil silhouette; seam terminates near the slit.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium) - Thigh slit detailHigh left-side slit with clean cut edge that reveals the model's left thigh and creates an asymmetrical front opening.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Tall bootsKnee-height black heeled boots with a slightly pointed toe and a slim high heel; boots have a smooth leather texture and a shallow V-shaped topline at the front.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.72 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio fashion shot of a standing model against a plain light beige background with soft directional lighting from the left, producing subtle shadows on the right side of the model.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio portrait centered vertically with model's head near the top third of the frame; image shows floor line near the bottom edge.
- BackgroundSolid light beige wall and floor with no props or visible packaging.
- Model poseModel stands with weight shifted to one leg, left hand resting near hip and right hand touching the turtleneck collar, head turned slightly to the left.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from the left side producing gentle shadowing on the right side of the model and a soft cast shadow on the background to the right.
Colors
light heather grey· sweater#C5BBB2gloss black· skirt#130E0Adeep black· boots#1B1612- Cropped turtleneck sweaterLight grey rib-knit cropped turtleneck sweater with a folded high collar, wide batwing sleeves that taper to fitted ribbed cuffs, and a straight cropped hem that sits at the waist.
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Q&A
2 answered- What are the recommended care instructions (machine wash, hand wash, dry clean)?
- Care instructions are not provided in the listing. Based on the fiber blend (reprocessed viscose, polyester, wool, cashmere), we recommend hand washing in cold water with a gentle detergent or dry cleaning to preserve the fuzzy finish.
- How prone is the fuzzy finish to pilling after regular wear and washing?
- The 'lightly fuzzy finish' and use of reprocessed fibers may increase the tendency to pill, especially with friction and washing. We recommend gentle care (hand wash, lay flat to dry) to minimize pilling.