
JW Anderson
Buttoned Sleeves Pure Wool Nautical Sweater
This JW Anderson sweater is a 100% sheep's wool knit crewneck with a relaxed fit, featuring contrasting navy horizontal stripes on a cream background, ribbed collar, hem, and cuffs, and a decorative row of tortoiseshell buttons along the left shoulder and outer sleeve. Made in Italy, it is a medium-gauge knit designed for everyday wear as a warm, comfortable layer.
- Material
- 100% Sheep's Wool
- Style
- nautical, classic, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
A luxurious 100% wool sweater with a nautical striped design, featuring buttoned sleeves and a relaxed fit.
100% wool knit, contrasting stripes, buttoned sleeves, stand-up collar, ribbed edging
- Material
- 100% Sheep's Wool
- Style
- nautical, classic, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- vacation, casual, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% pure sheep's wool knit
- contrasting nautical stripes
- buttoned sleeves
- stand-up collar
- ribbed edging
- relaxed fit
- made in Italy
- cozy luxurious knit
- timeless nautical design
Product Insights
JW Anderson's Buttoned Sleeves Pure Wool Nautical Sweater reimagines the classic Breton with a relaxed fit, stand-up collar, and asymmetric horn-buttoned sleeves for adjustability. Intarsia-knit 100% sheep wool delivers crisp, reversible navy stripes on ivory, natural lanolin for water resistance, and warmth, but requires dry cleaning. Priced at CAD 399.95, it offers $1,000+ craftsmanship—an advantage over competitors—balancing designer innovation with practical care needs.
Verified claims
- Buttoned sleeve
- Genuine horn buttons open to adjust the sleeve silhouette.
- Knit construction
- Intarsia stripes digitally knit and hand finished, with stripe alignment verified by luminous dummy inspection.
- Stripe construction
- Intarsia knitting creates crisp, reversible stripe transitions without floats.
- Stripe pattern
- Continuous Breton stripes on ivory base, 14-15 sleeve stripes
- Design details
- Ribbed stand-up collar frames stripes; horn buttons interrupt left sleeve pattern.
- Price advantage
- CAD 399.95 is CAD 240 under Lyst UK and CAD 190 under Moda Operandi.
- Materials
- Intarsia knit 100% sheep wool with horn buttons — $1,000+ quality at CAD 399.95.
- Design differentiation
- JW Anderson stand-up collar and relaxed fit update a classic Breton at under CAD 400.
- Silhouette
- Relaxed fit, dropped shoulders, stand-up collar for a slouchy silhouette.
- Tucking
- Tucks cleanly into high-waist trousers for a polished silhouette.
- Sleeve Adjustability
- Sleeve buttons unbutton for wider blouson shape or easier rolling.
- Warmth
- Dense lambswool warmth for cold-weather layering.
- Water resistance
- Natural lanolin repels light moisture, retaining insulation in damp conditions.
- Care
- Dry cleaning required to preserve knit structure and shape.
- Craftsmanship
- CNC digital knitting and hand finishing ensure precise construction and durability.
- Fit
- Drops the body-hugging fit for a relaxed silhouette with a stand-up collar.
- Sleeve buttons
- Horn-button sleeve openings for function and surrealist style.
- Stripe design
- Continuous intarsia stripes in ivory and navy, echoing the original Breton sleeve stripe count.
- Quality and origin
- Made in Italy from 100% sheep wool with natural lanolin for superior warmth and water resistance.
- Design narrative
- Modern reinterpretation of the Breton sailor top with asymmetric buttoned sleeve.
- Sleeve styling
- Unbutton sleeves create a blouson shape or allow rolling for two silhouettes.
- Color and pattern
- Navy stripes on ivory ground complement any color and pattern-mix crisply.
Product record
- Title
- Buttoned Sleeves Pure Wool Nautical Sweater
- Brand
- JW Anderson
- Price
- 1295 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a cream/off-white knit crewneck sweater with navy horizontal stripes across the body and sleeves, ribbed neckline, hem and cuffs, and a column of large round tortoiseshell-style buttons running from the left shoulder down the left sleeve.
- NecklineRibbed crewneck collar in the same cream yarn as the body, with visible horizontal rib stitch.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.05 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Body stripesEvenly spaced wide horizontal navy stripes across the front torso on a cream background; stripes are solid color bands of knit fabric.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Ribbed hemWide vertically ribbed hem in cream at the sweater bottom, distinct knit texture from the plain body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Left sleeve button columnA vertical column of large round buttons runs from the left shoulder seam down the outside of the left sleeve to the cuff; buttons have a darker central area with a lighter rim giving a tortoiseshell-like appearance.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.76 (medium) - Left sleeve stripes and cuffLeft sleeve shows repeating navy stripes that align with the body stripes and ends in a ribbed cream cuff; the lower sleeve stripe area is interrupted by buttons near the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.82 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Right sleeveRight sleeve visible with navy stripes continuing and a ribbed cream cuff; no visible buttons on the right sleeve.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.52 (high) - Knit textureOverall medium-gauge knit texture visible on cream and navy areas, with consistent stitch pattern across body and sleeves.
Other
Studio shot showing the upper body and part of the thighs cropped; neutral light gray seamless background and soft frontal lighting with mild shadows. A pair of blue denim jeans is visible below the sweater but is not part of the product description.
- Shot compositionCropped frontal studio view from just above the nose to mid-thigh, centering the sweater; model stands straight with hands relaxed near hips.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray seamless background with soft, even frontal lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Visible non-product clothingBlue denim jeans visible from the waist downward; jeans show a front pocket and seam details.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.78 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - Image croppingModel face is partially cropped so only lower face and chin are visible; whole arms and hands are partially shown with left hand more visible.
Colors
cream· main body and sleevesnavy· horizontal stripes#181725tortoiseshell brown· buttons- NecklineRibbed crewneck collar in the same cream yarn as the body, with visible horizontal rib stitch.
- 02

Product
Side view of a knitted crewneck sweater in an off-white cream color with navy horizontal stripes on the lower body and sleeve; ribbed neckline, cuffs and hem; a row of glossy tortoiseshell-like buttons along the shoulder and outer sleeve down to the cuff.
- Silhouette and fitSide profile of a long-sleeve crewneck sweater with a relaxed fit and slightly dropped shoulder seam visible where buttons run.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (medium) - NecklineRound crew neckline with a narrow ribbed trim in the same cream yarn as the body.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - Body patternLower half of the torso shows multiple horizontal navy knit stripes on a cream ground; stripes are of even thickness and spaced by cream bands.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.42 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Sleeve patternOuter sleeve displays matching navy horizontal stripes that align visually with the body stripes, continuing to the ribbed cuff.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high) - Ribbed trimsRibbed hem at the waist, ribbed sleeve cuff, and ribbed neckline in cream; wrist cuff folded naturally around the wrist area.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Button trim along shoulder and sleeveA single-file row of round glossy brown tortoiseshell-like buttons runs from the shoulder seam along the outer sleeve to the cuff; buttons are spaced evenly and sewn onto the knit.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.38 · w 0.26 · h 0.48 (high) - Knit textureVisible medium-gauge knit texture across the cream areas and navy stripes consistent with wool yarn; surface appears soft with slight natural nap.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible seamsShoulder seam is visible beneath the row of buttons and a vertical side seam is faintly visible near the torso edge.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.38 (medium)
Other
Studio side-profile shot on a light gray background showing a model wearing the sweater with one hand in a denim pocket; lighting is soft and even with minimal shadows.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing around the model.
- Model and poseTorso and right arm of a model seen in side profile, head partially visible; right hand inserted into the front pocket of blue denim jeans.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high) - CroppingImage is cropped mid-thigh and cuts off part of the model's left arm and lower head area, focusing on the sweater side and sleeve details.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear detail and natural color rendering.
Colors
cream· main bodynavy· horizontal stripes#1D2134tortoiseshell brown· buttons- Silhouette and fitSide profile of a long-sleeve crewneck sweater with a relaxed fit and slightly dropped shoulder seam visible where buttons run.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a cream knit sweater with navy horizontal stripes on the lower body and sleeves, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a row of visible round buttons along the left shoulder extending down the sleeve.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed-fit knit sweater shown from the back and slightly turned to the model's left, with visible shoulder, back panel, long sleeves, and ribbed hem that sits above the hips.
- Body material and textureMedium-gauge knit fabric with a soft, uniform stockinette texture across the back panel and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high) - Ribbed trimsWide ribbed knit at the crew neckline, at the bottom hem, and at the sleeve cuffs with the hem rib noticeably thicker than the neckline rib.
3 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Horizontal stripe patternThree navy horizontal stripes that wrap across the lower back and continue onto the sleeves; stripes are solid, evenly spaced, and of consistent width.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Buttoned shoulder detailRow of round buttons set along the left shoulder seam and continuing partway down the outer sleeve; buttons have a darker tortoiseshell-like appearance and are spaced evenly.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high) - Sleeve cuff shapeLong sleeves ending in ribbed cuffs that extend slightly over the wrist; cuffs show the navy stripe pattern above the ribbing.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.24 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral light gray background showing a model from mid-thigh up wearing denim; soft even lighting with mild shadowing behind the figure.
- Shot compositionStudio portrait framing the model from mid-thigh to above the head, subject offset slightly to the left of center.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with no visible props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Model and clothing not productPartial view of a model wearing blue denim jeans visible from the waist down; hand and side of face visible but not described as product features.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.76 · w 0.52 · h 0.24 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven soft studio lighting that produces gentle shadows under the hem and along the arm crease; minimal specular highlights.
Colors
cream· sweater bodynavy· horizontal stripes#141422tortoiseshell brown· buttons