Fairground merino wool cardigan
BODE's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $690, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 70/100, and sustainability at 70/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · BODE
- Category · Sweater
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This merino wool cardigan, while stylish with its brass baseball buttons, is made from a mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric and is 100% wool, which typically requires careful handling. The "dry clean only" care instruction suggests it's not designed for rugged, everyday wear.
Comfort Assessment 70/100
This merino wool cardigan offers a luxurious feel, as merino is known for its exceptional softness and comfort. However, the "non-stretchy fabric" might limit its adaptability to movement, potentially reducing overall comfort for active wear.
Sustainability Impact 70/100
This merino wool cardigan, while a natural fiber, lacks specific sustainability certifications or details regarding its sourcing, animal welfare, or processing, which would elevate its environmental profile.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
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| small | 98 cm | 98 cm | 45 cm | 56 cm |
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Editors’ Notes: BODE has a way of referencing the past in a forward-thinking way, This merino wool 'Fairground' cardigan is patterned with punchy red, black and white stripes inspired by a pair of souvenir stockings from the ’93 Chicago World Fair. It fastens with brass baseball buttons, another reference to the Windy City.
Editors’ Notes: BODE has a way of referencing the past in a forward-thinking way, This merino wool 'Fairground' cardigan is patterned with punchy red, black and white stripes inspired by a pair of souvenir stockings from the ’93 Chicago World Fair. It fastens with brass baseball buttons, another reference to the Windy City.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a slightly loose fit Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 175cm/ 5'9" and is wearing a size Small Model measurements: Bust: 78cm/ 31" Waist: 62cm/ 24.5" Hip: 92cm/ 36" View size guide
Details & Care: Red, black and white merino wool Button fastenings through front 100% wool Dry clean
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