Sacai
Layered Cable-Knit Sweater
This Sacai sweater combines cable and ribbed knits in a layered silhouette, with a stretch cotton-blend main body layered over a cotton and cashmere-blend knit via concealed mesh. It features a ribbed crew neck, long raglan sleeves, and ribbed edging. The hybrid construction reinterprets traditional proportions, typical of the brand's experimental design approach.
- Material
- Main sweater in a stretch cotton blend, layered over a cotton and cashmere-blend knit
- Gender
- female
- Style
- experimental, modern, contemporary
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
A thoughtful fusion of tradition and avant-garde design, this sweater combines cable knit and ribbed knit with a signature layered effect for a distinctive silhouette.
Layered design with concealed mesh, ribbed crew neck, long raglan sleeves, ribbed edging.
- Material
- Main sweater in a stretch cotton blend, layered over a cotton and cashmere-blend knit
- Secondary
- cashmere
- Style
- experimental, modern, contemporary
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Cable-knit texture
- Ribbed-knit details
- Layered design with concealed mesh
- Long raglan sleeves
- Ribbed crew neck
- Ribbed edging
- Stretch cotton blend main fabric
- Cotton and cashmere-blend inner layer
- Hybrid silhouette combining traditional and avant-garde
- Concealed mesh for layering effect
Product Insights
Sacai's Layered Cable-Knit Sweater, rooted in the brand's 1999 knitwear debut, merges a chunky cable-knit outer with a fine cashmere-blend inner via a concealed mesh for a 360-degree avant-garde silhouette with no visible joins. The cotton-polyester outer resists bagging and allows movement through raglan sleeves and stretch knit, while the cotton-rich layers and mesh interlayer ensure breathability. The tradeoff is the inner cashmere-blend layer's lack of stretch recovery, making it prone to creasing in high-movement areas.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Sacai's 1999 knitwear debut drives this sweater's intentional fabric contrast.
- Hybrid design
- Melds chunky cable-knit with fine cashmere-blend for 360-degree visual appeal and a subtle avant-garde silhouette.
- Concealed mesh
- The layered look uses a concealed mesh to sandwich layers without visible stitching or edges.
- Design philosophy
- Sacai hybrid construction: cable-knit outer fused with a cotton-cashmere inner via concealed mesh.
- Fit
- Cropped, boxy silhouette; raglan sleeves and stretch knit allow easy movement. Size 1 fits US 2-4 with a very relaxed, slouchy drape, and size 2 fits US 6-8 with roomier ease.
- Fabric performance
- Cotton-polyester blend ensures breathability and shape retention for lasting fit.
- Shape retention
- Outer layer resists bagging at the elbows and hem through repeated wear, and its stretch blend yields across the bust and elbows to accommodate movement.
- Breathability
- Cotton-rich layers and mesh interlayer prevent clamminess and stuffiness.
- Concealed layering
- Concealed mesh sandwiches two knits into one, with no visible joins or excess bulk.
- Material
- Cotton majority (54% and 85%) prevents clamminess; polyester adds shape recovery.
- Sizing ease
- Because the hidden mesh integrates the inner cotton-cashmere knit without creating a separate inner shell, the sweater's circumference is governed solely by the outer cable-knit's cut; buyers do not need to size up to accommodate the extra layer.
- Bust fit
- The stretch cotton-blend outer layer makes size 1 forgiving for a C/D cup or light layering, whereas a non-stretch knit might demand sizing up.
- Knitwear heritage
- Sacai debuted in 1999 as a knitwear label born from founder Chitose Abe's frustration with the market's lack of exciting knits, and this layered cable-knit sweater is a direct descendant of that original impulse.
- Office versatility
- Unlike Comme des Garçons's raw-seam deconstruction, this Sacai sweater hides its architecture behind a clean exterior, making it a more subtle, office-compatible avant-garde option.
Product record
- Title
- Layered Cable-Knit Sweater
- Brand
- Sacai
- Price
- 1425 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Black cable-knit sweater with layered front panel, ribbed hem and cuffs, crew neckline; one sleeve shows textured cable pattern while the other appears in plain knit.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy cropped sweater with a layered front panel that sits over a wider ribbed waistband.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.36 (high) - Front cable-knit panelDense cable-knit pattern covering the central front panel with braided and honeycomb cable motifs.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high) - Layered overlaySeparate upper front layer that overlaps the ribbed waistband, producing a visible dropped seam where the layered panel ends.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - NecklineRound crew neckline with a ribbed knit finish; a white shirt collar is visible underneath.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.09 (high) - Left sleeve constructionLeft sleeve (model right) appears in plain/flat knit with a smooth texture from shoulder to cuff.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Right sleeve constructionRight sleeve (model left) features the same cable-knit texture as the front panel and extends into a long ribbed cuff that covers part of the hand.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Ribbed waistbandWide ribbed waistband finishing the hem, visibly thicker than the neckline ribbing and creating a slight peplum under the layered panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Knit texture and yarnVisible medium-thick yarn with pronounced stitch definition across cables and ribs, matte finish.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a seamless white background showing a model wearing the sweater; full-body framing cropped near the neck and feet; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio shot of a model wearing the garment, cropped slightly above the chin and including footwear.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with even, diffuse lighting and soft shadowing beneath the model.
- Additional garments visibleModel wears black wide-leg pants and black heeled shoes; these items appear in the image but are not described as product packaging.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp image with clear detail on knit texture and garment edges.
Colors
black· sweater body#0E0C0F- Overall silhouetteBoxy cropped sweater with a layered front panel that sits over a wider ribbed waistband.
- 02
Product
Front view closeup of a black layered cable-knit sweater showing a cropped cable-knit overlay panel, ribbed crewneck, long cable-knit sleeves, and a longer ribbed body hem; a white shirt collar is visible under the neckline.
- Cropped overlay panelA separate-looking front overlay panel with dense cable-knit pattern that ends above the ribbed body hem, creating a layered appearance.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.84 · h 0.35 (high) - Ribbed crewneckShort, ribbed crewneck collar sitting close to the neck with visible horizontal ribs.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Cable-knit sleeveLong sleeve on the right side of the image with a prominent vertical cable-knit pattern matching the overlay panel.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.62 (high) - Longer ribbed bodyUnderlying longer sweater body visible below the cropped overlay, with wide horizontal ribbing at the hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible shirt collarWhite shirt collar peeking out above the sweater neckline, centered at the throat.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.05 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Knit texture detailClearly visible knit stitches and braided cable motifs across the front panel and sleeve with a chunky yarn appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high) - Hands in pockets croppingModel's hands are placed in pockets at the lower edge of the frame causing the lower-sleeve area to be slightly wrinkled and pushed in.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.88 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from mid-face to hips against a plain white background with soft studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Studio lightingEven, soft lighting from the front with minimal harsh shadows and a clean white backdrop.
- Shot compositionCentered closeup crop from just below the nose to the upper thighs, showing the sweater details.
- Model visiblePartial model portrait including lower face, neck, and torso; earrings and part of the jaw are visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
deep black· body and sleeves#0E0E0E- Cropped overlay panelA separate-looking front overlay panel with dense cable-knit pattern that ends above the ribbed body hem, creating a layered appearance.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a black layered cable-knit sweater worn by a model; a cropped cable-knit back panel overlays a longer plain-knit base with ribbed hem. Left sleeve shows cable-knit texture while right sleeve is plain knit.
- Overall silhouetteBack view showing a two-layer appearance: a shorter cropped back panel sitting over a longer sweater body with a wide ribbed lower band.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Cropped back panelRectangular cropped back panel centered on the upper back with dense cable and honeycomb knit patterns; bottom edge of the panel is slightly curved and sits above the ribbed hem of the underlying sweater.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Central cable patternCentral vertical honeycomb cable panel flanked by rope-style cables on each side forming a textured knit motif.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.10 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (high) - Left sleeve textureLeft sleeve (viewer left) is cable-knit with a repeating rope cable pattern continuing from the shoulder to the cuff.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.62 (high) - Right sleeve textureRight sleeve (viewer right) is a smooth plain knit with no visible cable pattern and a long cuff extending toward the hand.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.62 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed lower band of the underlying sweater visible beneath the cropped panel, running across the lower back.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Neckline and shirt collarCrew neckline of the sweater with a white shirt collar visible above the neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Visible seams and joinsRaglan seam lines are visible from the neckline down toward the sleeves, separating the textured back panel from the plain-knit sleeve area.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio product photograph showing the model from the rear against a plain light background with even lighting; lower body and hands partially visible.
- Shot compositionFramed from upper thighs to head, centered on the model's back; cropping cuts off part of the right edge of the image at the model's hand and arm.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray to white studio background with no visible props.
- Model presencePartial view of a model wearing the sweater, showing neck, hands, and trousers; face is in partial profile and mostly out of frame.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium) - Lighting and shadowEven diffuse studio lighting with soft shadows under the cropped panel and slight specular highlights on the knit texture.
Colors
matte black· central cropped back panel#0D0C0Fmatte black· left cable-knit sleeve#0E0C0Fmatte black· right plain-knit sleeve and body#0D0D0E- Overall silhouetteBack view showing a two-layer appearance: a shorter cropped back panel sitting over a longer sweater body with a wide ribbed lower band.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Sacai
Cotton Cashmere Knit Pullover