Sacai
S Crest Pure Cashmere Cardigan
Sacai S Crest cardigan is a women's fine-knit cardigan with a relaxed fit, V-neck, and button front. It features ribbed edging, buttoned side vents, patch pockets, and a metal 'S' crest logo. Made in Japan from a blend of 61% cotton, 37% cashmere, 1% nylon, and 1% polyurethane, it requires professional cleaning.
- Material
- 100% cashmere
- Gender
- female
- Style
- relaxed-fit, classic, elevated-basics, experimental
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Luxurious fine-knit pure cashmere cardigan with relaxed fit and thoughtful details, featuring a shorter rounded front hem and buttoned side vents.
100% cashmere, relaxed fit, V-neck, button front, ribbed edging, buttoned side vents, made in Japan.
- Material
- 100% cashmere
- Style
- relaxed-fit, classic, elevated-basics, experimental
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Fine-knit 100% cashmere construction
- Relaxed fit silhouette
- V-neckline
- Button front closure
- Ribbed edging at cuffs and hem
- Shorter rounded front hem
- Buttoned side vents
- Brand monogram detail
- Made in Japan
- Discreet and thoughtful detailing
- Cozy and relaxed style
Product Insights
Sacai's S Crest cardigan is a cotton-dominant knit (61% cotton, 37% cashmere) that trades the plushness of pure cashmere for a smooth, matte hand, a structured upright drape, and superior resistance to pilling and stretching—making it lighter, more breathable, and better suited to transitional seasons than dense winter cashmere. True to size at UK 10/Sacai 2 (size up for broad shoulders or a fuller bust), it carries Sacai's 1999 knitwear heritage and a devoted following of Pharrell Williams, Sofia Coppola, and Charlotte Gainsbourg; at CAD 1,695, the price buys Tokyo provenance and insider cachet, not the cashmere content.
Verified claims
- Handfeel
- Despite the Pure Cashmere label, the 61% cotton knit reads smooth and matte, not plush.
- Fabric drape
- The cotton majority gives a structured, upright drape that holds the silhouette instead of flowing fluidly.
- Durability
- The cotton-majority blend is structurally less prone to stretching than pure cashmere and is intended to reduce pilling; the sole review, however, reports the cardigan arrived looking pilled.
- Wear experience
- Cotton-cashmere knit is up to 20% lighter and more breathable than pure cashmere, with a smooth matte hand.
- Sizing
- A UK 10 runs true to size at Sacai size 2; broad shoulders or fuller bust size up to 3
- Design Heritage
- This cardigan descends from Sacai's founding 1999 knitwear range, created by Chitose Abe.
- Celebrity following
- Pharrell Williams, Sofia Coppola and Charlotte Gainsbourg are repeat Sacai devotees despite access to any label.
- Material
- Main fabric is 61% cotton / 37% cashmere / 1% nylon / 1% polyurethane — a cotton-majority knit, not plush pure cashmere.
- Price Context
- At CAD 1,695, the ask is Tokyo provenance and an insider following rather than fibre content alone.
- Pilling
- Cotton content is expected to make the knit less prone to pilling than pure cashmere at cuffs, placket, and side vents, but the one customer review reports visible pilling on delivery.
- Side vents
- This cardigan has buttoned side vents: when buttoned, the hem stays closed for a straight silhouette; unbuttoned, it can open into a softer A-line following the knit's drape.
- Care
- This cardigan should be professionally dry cleaned only; hand washing is not recommended because the care instructions state 'Do not wash' and 'Professionally clean'.
- Yarn weight / gauge
- The listing describes the knit as fine-knit, indicating a light, fine gauge rather than a bulky or heavy mid-weight sweater; no ply count or specific yarn weight is stated.
Product record
- Title
- S Crest Pure Cashmere Cardigan
- Brand
- Sacai
- Price
- 1695 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 1 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a black V-neck buttoned cardigan with visible ribbed hem, patch pockets, and long sleeves; fabric shows a soft, slightly fuzzy knit texture.
- NecklineV-neck opening formed by a front button placket with a narrow ribbed trim continuing around the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.06 · w 0.54 · h 0.20 (high) - Button placketCentral vertical button placket with visible round glossy black buttons set on a slightly wider ribbed strip; four buttons are clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed bottom hem that sits at hip level and shows a single contrasted linear stitch just above the ribbing across the front.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Patch pocketsLow front patch pockets integrated into the body of the cardigan, with the pocket opening visible on the right front panel.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.54 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (medium) - SleevesLong set-in sleeves with a smooth knit finish; right sleeve is visible in full length to the wrist and shows the same contrasted stitch detail near the cuff.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.24 · w 0.34 · h 0.60 (high) - Fabric surfaceUniform soft knit with a slight fuzzy halo consistent across the visible garment surface.
- Button detailButtons are round, glossy, and dark, reflecting highlights from the lighting.
4 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.28 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.43 · y 0.40 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.43 · y 0.52 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.43 · y 0.66 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a cropped model showing upper body; plain light gray to white seamless background and soft even lighting.
- Model cropImage shows the model cropped from just above the chin to the hips, leaving the lower face visible but not the eyes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting produces mild shadows under the garment folds and subtle specular highlights on buttons.
Colors
deep black· main body#0D0D0Ebright off-white· contrasting stitch- NecklineV-neck opening formed by a front button placket with a narrow ribbed trim continuing around the neck opening.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the lower side of a black knitted cardigan showing ribbed hem, a patch pocket, a metal 'S' logo near the hem, a side snap placket with striped inner tape, and a ribbed sleeve cuff.
- Knit textureDense fine-gauge black knit fabric visible across the body and sleeve with a soft matte appearance.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - Ribbed hemHorizontal ribbed band at the bottom edge of the garment with visible vertical rib lines and a slightly thicker knit than the body.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.68 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (high) - Patch pocketRectangular patch pocket on the front body panel with its top edge aligned above the ribbed hem and subtle stitch line visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Metal 'S' logoGlossy S-shaped metal logo or emblem affixed to the lower left hem area overlapping the ribbed band.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.80 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Side snap placketOpen side placket revealing a vertical strip of textured striped inner tape and a visible round metal snap fastener.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.38 (high) - Ribbed sleeve cuffNarrow ribbed cuff at the wrist on the visible sleeve matching the hem ribbing but slimmer in height.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.62 · w 0.27 · h 0.23 (high) - Pocket top stitchingHorizontal topstitch or subtle decorative stitch line near the pocket top and across the ribbed hem area.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up crop showing part of the model's hand and dark trousers against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionTight studio crop focusing on the cardigan's lower side; part of the model's hand and trousers are visible at the lower right.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows around the garment edges.
Colors
deep black· main body knit#18171Dblack (ribbed)· ribbed hem and cuff#18171Dmetallic silver· metal snaps and logodark gray with lighter stripe· inner placket tape#323235- Knit textureDense fine-gauge black knit fabric visible across the body and sleeve with a soft matte appearance.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve black knit cardigan shown on a model, featuring a straight back panel, ribbed hem and cuffs, visible shoulder seams, and a short collar band.
- Back panelFlat straight back panel of the cardigan with a smooth knit texture across the body.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.06 · w 0.82 · h 0.66 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed hem at the bottom of the cardigan with a horizontal seam or band above the ribbing.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high) - Ribbed cuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs visible on both sleeves, matching the hem ribbing and extending slightly past the wrist on the visible hand.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.66 · w 0.17 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.66 · w 0.15 · h 0.27 (high) - Shoulder seamsVisible shoulder seams running from the neckline toward the sleeve, forming a slightly dropped shoulder line.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.53 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (medium) - Neck/collar bandShort, narrow collar band at the neckline with the same knit texture as the body.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (medium) - Knit surface textureSoft, slightly fuzzy knit surface consistent across the garment, suggesting a fine-fiber knit.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Visible stitching detailContrasting lighter stitch line visible just above the ribbed hem and at cuff edges.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.80 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the rear against a plain light background. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows; the image is tightly cropped to show the cardigan and part of the model's head, hands, and trousers.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear with head slightly turned to the right; hands relaxed at sides and lower torso visible wearing dark trousers.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal directional shadow.
- Image cropImage is vertically oriented and tightly cropped; top of the head is partially visible and hem of trousers is cropped by the image bottom.
Colors
deep black· main body and sleeves#0E0D13- Back panelFlat straight back panel of the cardigan with a smooth knit texture across the body.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Sacai
Cotton Cashmere Knit Cardigan
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4401723 | S Crest Pure Cashmere Cardigan - 1 | CA$1,695.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4401724 | S Crest Pure Cashmere Cardigan - 2 | CA$1,695.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4401725 | S Crest Pure Cashmere Cardigan - 3 | CA$1,695.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4401726 | S Crest Pure Cashmere Cardigan - 1 | CA$1,695.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4401727 | S Crest Pure Cashmere Cardigan - 2 | CA$1,695.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4401728 | S Crest Pure Cashmere Cardigan - 3 | CA$1,695.00 | Out of Stock |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Sweater
Item looked very pilled upon delivery. I was very worried this would progress and didn’t think it was worth it to take the risk given the price point.