Vanessa Bruno
Gretel Merino Wool Cardigan
The Gretel Merino Wool Cardigan is a women's cardigan knit from 100% merino wool with a fine, uniform texture. It features a ribbed crew neck, a button-front closure with three horn-effect buttons, raglan sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a straight hip-length hem, along with a small tab with two metallic studs at the upper back. This lightweight cardigan provides coverage and warmth as a versatile layering piece for everyday wear.
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, casual, parisian
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
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Size
Specifications
A simply and beautifully crafted cardigan knitted from soft, lightweight merino wool with horn-effect buttons, embodying timeless Parisian chic.
100% merino wool knit, ribbed crew neck, raglan sleeves, front button closure with horn-effect buttons.
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Style
- classic, casual, parisian
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- soft, lightweight merino wool
- horn-effect buttons
- ribbed crew neck
- raglan sleeves
- front button closure
- casual chic style
- timeless Parisian aesthetic
- knitted construction
- 100% merino wool
Product Insights
The Gretel Merino Wool Cardigan by Vanessa Bruno is a fine-merino (17.5–20 µm fiber diameter) knit with a compact construction that resists stretching, offers next-to-skin comfort, and allows multiple wears between washes without odor, but requires hand washing and may pill in friction areas. Its raglan sleeves enable full arm mobility and smooth layering under coats, while the cropped length (53 cm back, size 1) sits above the hip. The cardigan undercuts comparable competitors like the Zadig & Voltaire Jemma by 85€, though it uses synthetic horn-effect buttons and demands careful maintenance (hand wash at 40°C, dry flat, iron at 110°C). Suitable as a standalone in mild weather or layered in cold, it balances refined material properties with a practical price point and care trade-offs.
Verified claims
- Softness
- Fiber diameter 17.5–20 µm enables smooth next-to-skin wear.
- Shape retention
- Resists wrinkles and bagging; pilling may occur in friction areas.
- Odor resistance
- Wear multiple times between washes without odor buildup.
- Length
- 53 cm back length (size 1) places hem above hip bone across heights.
- Layering
- Smoothly layers under coats without adding bulk.
- Mobility
- Raglan sleeves allow full arm movement without the hem shifting.
- Pilling
- Pills are less noticeable but aggressive removal may cause thinning.
- Washing
- Hand wash at 40°C max, inside out, only when dirty or odorous.
- Post-wash care
- Dry flat, iron at 110°C, and dry clean option available.
- Competitive pricing
- At CA$345 (240€ SRP), it undercuts the comparable Zadig & Voltaire Jemma by 85€.
- Button material
- Horn-effect buttons are synthetic, reducing component cost while maintaining appearance.
- Temperature range
- Suitable as standalone in mild weather or layered under a coat in cold.
- Next-to-skin comfort
- Fine merino enables comfortable standalone wear without a base layer.
- Size conversion
- Bust ranges from 32-33 in (size 0) to 38-39 in (size 3); the cut is cropped.
- Knit construction
- 100% merino compact knit: resists stretching, pilling less conspicuous.
- Buttons
- Horn-effect buttons are synthetic, not real horn.
- Raglan sleeve
- Raglan sleeve: no shoulder seam, better arm mobility and layering.
Product record
- Title
- Gretel Merino Wool Cardigan
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 345 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a dark navy knit button-up cardigan shown on a model; visible features include a ribbed crew neckline, three tortoiseshell-like buttons down the center front, long sleeves with wide ribbed cuffs, and a plain knit body.
- NecklineRounded crew neckline with a prominent ribbed trim that sits close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Front button placketCenter-front vertical placket with three visible round buttons; placket lies flat and creates a slight overlap where the two front panels meet.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.58 (high) - ButtonsThree medium round buttons with a glossy tortoiseshell-like brown and black appearance; each button has a reflective highlight.
3 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.10 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.34 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.54 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong sleeves ending in wide ribbed cuffs that extend visibly over the wrist area; cuffs match the neckline ribbing in texture.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.42 · h 0.58 (high) - Knit textureUniform, fine knit texture across the body and sleeves with no visible patterns or surface decorations.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - Hem and fitCardigan hem is straight and falls to the model's waist area, with the front panels showing a slight natural drape.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible underlayerA small portion of a white crew-neck underlayer is visible at the neckline above the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.07 · w 0.18 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background showing the model from the mid-thigh up; even soft lighting minimizes harsh shadows and there are slight model hand poses interacting with the garment.
- Shot compositionCropped studio portrait showing upper body of a model wearing the garment; model's face is partially visible with focus on the clothing.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or packaging elements.
- Model poseModel's left hand is raised toward the top button and right hand rests in the right pocket of the pants, creating slight fabric folds where touched.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with minimal directional shadowing and small specular highlights on the glossy buttons.
Colors
dark navy· main body and sleeves#232234tortoiseshell brown· buttons- NecklineRounded crew neckline with a prominent ribbed trim that sits close to the neck.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a dark navy knitted cardigan on a model showing knit texture, raglan sleeve seams, ribbed hem and neckline, and a small rectangular knit tab with two metallic studs at the upper back.
- Overall shapeBoxy, hip-length sweater silhouette shown from the back with dropped shoulder/raglan seam lines and long sleeves.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high) - Knit textureDense, fine merino-style knit visible across the back panel with a uniform stitch pattern.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed band at the bottom edge of the sweater, horizontally aligned and slightly snug against the hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbed necklineNarrow ribbed crew neckline visible at the top back, following the neck curve.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Raglan seamSeam line angling from the neckline down toward the underarm on both sides indicating a raglan sleeve construction.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Upper back tab with studsSmall rectangular knit tab centered on the upper back, adorned with two small round metallic studs.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.09 · w 0.16 · h 0.05 (high) - Right sleeve detailLong sleeve extending to the wrist with the same knit texture and a simple finished cuff.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.52 (high) - Left sleeve detailLeft sleeve partially visible with similar length and knit, slightly bent at the elbow behind the model.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; lower body wearing olive pants is visible and the model's hair and right hand are partially visible.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light grey background with soft, diffuse lighting producing minimal shadow and even exposure across the garment.
- Model crop and poseModel shown from upper thighs to head top cropped at the ear; standing with back to camera and right arm relaxed at side, hand visible at lower right.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible non-product clothingOlive-green pants with visible patch pockets occupying the lower portion of the frame; these are staging apparel, not part of the sweater.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the sweater with high detail; no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
navy· body#232234gold· upper back studs- Overall shapeBoxy, hip-length sweater silhouette shown from the back with dropped shoulder/raglan seam lines and long sleeves.