Vanessa Bruno
Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan
The Vanessa Bruno Douve cardigan is a cropped, boxy women's knit cardigan made from 100% merino wool, designed for layering over shirts and tops in cool-weather everyday wear. It has a narrow round crew neckline, dropped-shoulder long sleeves tapering to ribbed cuffs, a ribbed bottom hem, and a single center-front placket closed with five large round tortoiseshell-style buttons; the rear panel features raglan seams and three small metal studs below the neckline. The medium-weight heather grey knit is the only listed colorway, and the style is rated 3.67 out of 5 across 6 customer reviews.
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, trendy, classic, romantic, parisian, cropped
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Vanessa Bruno cropped cardigan in pure merino wool with batwing sleeves and logo buttons, embodying Parisian chic.
Pure merino wool knit, cropped amplified fit, short straight silhouette, batwing sleeves, front button closure, logo-embossed buttons, ribbed edging.
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Style
- casual, trendy, classic, romantic, parisian, cropped
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% pure merino wool knit
- infinitely soft hand feel
- ultra-trendy cropped silhouette
- amplified oversized fit
- short straight body style
- batwing sleeves
- button-front design
- logo-embossed Vanessa Bruno buttons
- ribbed edging
- Parisian-inspired aesthetic
- timeless chic casual style
- designed by Vanessa Bruno
- layer-friendly cardigan construction
Product Insights
Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan 100% merino wool knit Cropped, boxy, amplified oversized silhouette Runs very large; size down for a closer fit Soft for many, but can feel itchy for sensitive skin Flat 345 CAD across all sizes and colours, with no upcharge
Verified claims
- material
- 100% merino wool knit
- fit
- Cropped, boxy, amplified oversized silhouette
- sizing
- Runs very large; size down for a closer fit
- buttons
- Five large marbled brown logo buttons
- trim
- Ribbed knit cuffs and hem
- neckline
- Round crew neckline with knit band
- sleeve_construction
- Batwing/dropped-shoulder sleeves with raglan seams
- back_detail
- Three small metal studs at upper center back
- skin_feel
- Soft for many, but can feel itchy for sensitive skin
- breathability
- Merino supports all-season temperature and moisture regulation
- odour_management
- Naturally odour-resistant; air between wears
- care
- Hand wash at 40°C max; do not bleach or tumble dry; dry flat
- wet_handling
- Wet wool stretches easily; avoid wringing or rubbing
- styling
- Wear buttoned as a top with high-waisted trousers
- layering
- Layer over fitted bases, not bulky tops
- buttoning
- Fully buttoned reads polished; middle-button-only defines the waist
- value
- Flat 345 CAD across all sizes and colours, with no upcharge
- durability
- Merino needs gentler care and may be less tough than synthetics
Product record
- Title
- Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 345 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 3.67 stars, 6 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesUses
Soft Merino Layer for Year-Round Wear
This cardigan is crafted from pure merino wool knit, which is described as luxuriously soft. It is suitable for all-season layering because the merino fabric is comfortable and well-made enough to wear year-round.[1]
A soft merino layer for polished everyday outfits
This cropped, short-cut merino wool cardigan works as a smart-casual topper, with batwing sleeves, ribbed edging and logo buttons in a warm grey tone that reviewers say matches the product photo. It looks oversized by design, and reviewers report it runs very large — even the small fits loose — so keep that in mind when choosing a size for how you want it to sit.[1]
Wearing Directly Against Skin
Some find the pure merino wool cardigan soft and non-prickly when worn against the skin. However, opinions are split, with other reviewers reporting that it can be extremely itchy despite the soft merino claims. If you have sensitive skin, consider testing the cardigan before relying on it.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan: Choose this if you want a cropped, boxy pure merino wool cardigan with a relaxed dropped-shoulder fit, ribbed trims, and Vanessa Bruno logo buttons for smart-casual layering year-round. Note it runs very large—reviewers report even a small fits oversized, so size down unless you want a loose look. Skin feel is polarizing: some find the merino soft and non-itchy while others find it extremely itchy, so test against your skin if you're sensitive.[1,2] | Gretel Merino Wool Cardigan: Choose this if you want a simple, boxy button-up cardigan knitted from 100 percent merino wool that the brand describes as soft, lightweight and compact, with a ribbed crew neckline, raglan sleeves and horn-effect buttons. It has a straight, cropped cut — back length about 53 cm in size 1 — and a small studded tab at the upper back. Note it requires delicate care: hand wash at 40°C maximum, no tumble drying, dry flat away from light or dry clean.[3,4,5,6,7] | Giacoppo Cobalt Fluid Knit Sweater: Choose this if you want a lightweight fine-knit sweater in a bright cobalt blue, made from a viscose, cotton and linen blend (49% viscose, 36% cotton, 15% linen) with a relaxed, drop-shoulder fit, ribbed crew neckline, wide ribbed hem and a small studded back tab. Its slightly sheer finish and loose silhouette make it, per the listing, an ideal layering piece for transitional seasons. It fits true to size with a roomy cut, so size down for a trimmer fit.[8,9,10,11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Cropped front view of a grey knit button-up cardigan with round neckline, dropped shoulders and ribbed cuffs and hem; five large round dark brown marbled buttons down center front.
- SilhouetteCrop-length, boxy cardigan with a straight hem that sits near the waist and a round neckline.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seams that extend down the upper arm creating a relaxed sleeve cap.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - NecklineNarrow, circular crew-style neckline finished with a knit band.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - ButtonsFive large, round, glossy dark brown marbled buttons arranged in a single center-front column; visible buttonholes opposite them.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.56 (high) - Cuff and hem finishRibbed knit cuffs at sleeve ends and a ribbed knit band at the bottom hem.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureMedium-fine knit texture visible across the garment surface, consistent and even stitch structure.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Front opening detailCenter-front placket with visible button stitching and corresponding vertical slits for buttonholes; slight gap reveals an underlying plaid shirt.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio image of a model wearing the cardigan, cropped at the neck and mid-thigh, neutral light-gray seamless background, even soft lighting, slight shadowing under arms; model holds a brown suede bag in left hand and wears a plaid shirt and olive pants under the cardigan.
- Model crop and poseImage shows the model from just below the nose to mid-thigh, left arm bent holding a bag and right hand in pocket.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - PropsBrown suede shoulder bag folded in the model's left hand, visible hardware ring on strap.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.64 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible underlayersPlaid button-up shirt peeking from under the cardigan and olive green pants visible from the waist down.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.78 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light-gray seamless backdrop with soft, even lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
medium heather gray· main bodytortoiseshell brown· buttons- SilhouetteCrop-length, boxy cardigan with a straight hem that sits near the waist and a round neckline.
- 02
Product
Front view of a cropped long-sleeve buttoned cardigan in mid grey knit with visible ribbed hem and cuffs, worn over a plaid shirt; dropped shoulder and relaxed fit are visible.
- Overall silhouetteCropped, boxy cardigan with a relaxed fit that ends just above the hips; torso section sits shorter than typical full-length cardigans.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high) - NecklineShallow round crew neckline finished in the same knit as the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Front closureSingle column of five large round buttons down the center front; buttons are darker, mottled brown and visibly spaced evenly.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.08 · w 0.06 · h 0.34 (high) - Shoulder and sleeve constructionDropped shoulder seam with long, roomy sleeves that taper to fitted, ribbed cuffs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem finishRibbed knit hem with a slightly thicker band than the body knit, creating a defined lower edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high) - Material appearanceMedium-weight fine knit with a smooth, even texture consistent with merino or similar wool; no visible patterning in the knit.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high) - Layering/occlusionPlaid shirt visible underneath the cardigan at the hem and through the cardigan opening, partially covering the lower front area of the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Button material lookButtons have a glossy, mottled tortoiseshell-like appearance with darker and lighter brown areas.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.14 · w 0.04 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Image shows a model wearing the cardigan in a studio with a plain light gray background; additional garments and props are visible including a brown suede shoulder bag, olive wide-leg pants, plaid shirt peeking out, and dark brown suede ankle boots. Lighting is even and shadowing is minimal.
- Shot compositionStudio frontal shot cropped slightly above the model's eyes and at the ankles, showing full torso and legs.
- BackgroundUniform light gray to off-white background with no visible texture or props attached to background.
- Prop - shoulder bagSoft brown suede shoulder bag with a single strap carried on the model's left shoulder and resting against the left torso.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible styling garmentsOlive-green wide-leg pants and dark brown suede ankle boots with a block heel are visible; these are separate styling items not described as the product.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.44 · w 0.48 · h 0.48 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from front with subtle shadows beneath the boots and slight shadowing on the model's left side.
- Image cropTop of the model's head is partially cropped out of frame.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high)
Colors
mid heather grey· cardigan bodymottled dark brown· buttons- Overall silhouetteCropped, boxy cardigan with a relaxed fit that ends just above the hips; torso section sits shorter than typical full-length cardigans.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a cropped grey knit cardigan showing raglan seams, ribbed hem, long sleeves and three small metal studs at upper center back.
- Overall shapeCropped, boxy cardigan shown from the rear with a straight horizontal hem that sits above the hips.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.65 (medium) - Knit textureFine merino-style knit texture visible across the back panel and sleeves with a slightly heathered appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (high) - Raglan sleeve seamsVisible diagonal raglan seams running from the neckline toward the underarm on both left and right sides.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.50 (high) - Ribbed hemHorizontal ribbed band at the bottom edge of the cardigan creating a subtle gathered finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Long sleeves with fitted cuffsFull-length sleeves tapering to a narrower ribbed cuff at the wrist; sleeves appear slightly dropped at the shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.66 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.24 · w 0.32 · h 0.60 (medium) - Metal stud detailsThree small metal studs or decorative rivets aligned horizontally at the upper center back just below the neckline.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.10 · w 0.10 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio rear-facing shot on a plain light background showing the model from mid-neck to mid-thigh; olive pants and the model's right hand are visible.
- Model and poseImage shows a person wearing the cardigan from the rear, head turned slightly to the right; one hand visible at the lower right side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Visible pantsOlive-green pants with large square back patch pockets visible below the cardigan hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.65 · h 0.32 (high) - HandRight hand of the model visible at the lower right edge with fingers relaxed and slightly curled.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a plain light neutral background with minimal shadows.
Colors
heather grey· body and sleevesmetallic gold· metal studsdark heather grey· cuffs and hem ribbingolive green· visible pants below cardigan- Overall shapeCropped, boxy cardigan shown from the rear with a straight horizontal hem that sits above the hips.
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4683897 | Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Grey - X-Small | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4683893 | Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Grey - Small | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4683894 | Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Grey - Medium | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4683895 | Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Grey - Large | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4731651 | Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Small | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4731652 | Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4731653 | Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4731654 | Douve Pure Merino Wool Cardigan - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$345.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Coupé avec une petite twist
Belle qualité de tissu, très doux non piquant. Le gris du cardigan est un gris chaud. Les boutons sont magnifiques. La coupe n’est pas classique, il est fait très large/ ample au niveau du tronc. J’ai pris un small. Pour les hauts, je porte soit du small soit du médium, selon de la coupe
Cardigan Douve
Très bien fait, confortable et se porte toute saisons
Magnifique!,,,,
Magnifique!,,,,
Douve pure merino wool cardigan
Extremely itchy. Very large and I ordered a small
Merino wool cardigan
Love the sales price on this lovely cardigan which looks just like the picture. Sized up for a looser fit.
Tout est parfait
Tout est parfait