Sweaters have dominated winter wardrobes, but this spring, the cardigan is set to become the new knitwear star. Once associated with librarians and teachers, cardigans are now on the cusp of a fashion moment, appearing on catwalks at Christopher Kane, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel. Celebrities including Rihanna, Suki Waterhouse, and Alexa Chung have embraced the trend, with Rihanna even wearing a twinset on the red carpet.
Fashion enthusiasts are making room for cardigans, which offer versatility that sweaters cannot match. Cardigans can be worn over other garments and removed without ruining one's hair, making them ideal transitional pieces for spring. They also allow for layering, effectively creating two outfits in one, and align with the growing trend of seasonless fashion.
The cardigan's 1970s thrift-store aesthetic resonates with current fashion cycles. One enthusiast notes that a striped cardigan inherited from her mother, worn with flares in a vintage photo, will be styled again this summer, demonstrating how fashion often comes full circle.
