Trompe l'oeil jacquard-knit cardigan
BALMAIN's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $1,554, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · BALMAIN
- Category · Sweater
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Quality Analysis 70/100
This Balmain cardigan, crafted from a mid-weight jacquard-knit with classic seams and sculptural gold-tone buttons, offers a stylish look. While the "dry clean only" care might suggest a delicate nature, the "mid-weight" fabric and "classic seams" indicate a reasonable level of everyday wearability.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This cardigan offers a delightful blend of style and comfort, crafted from a soft jacquard-knit with a "slightly stretchy fabric" for ease of movement. The inclusion of 2% elastane in the trim further enhances its comfortable, adaptable fit.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This cardigan is made from a blend of conventional synthetic fibers like polyester and polyamide, with no mention of recycled content, which suggests a lower sustainability profile.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR 34 | 78 cm | 36 cm | 76 cm | 76.5 cm | 53 cm |
| FR 40 | |||||
| FR 42 | |||||
| FR 36 | |||||
| FR 44 | |||||
| FR 38 | |||||
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Editors’ Notes: Balmain's trompe l'oeil cardigan gives the appearance of a denim jacket but is actually made from soft jacquard-knit. Woven with tonal threads to mimic a washed effect, it's detailed with classic seams, sharp padded shoulders and sculptural gold-tone buttons. Wear yours with tailoring or leather pants.
Editors’ Notes: Balmain's trompe l'oeil cardigan gives the appearance of a denim jacket but is actually made from soft jacquard-knit. Woven with tonal threads to mimic a washed effect, it's detailed with classic seams, sharp padded shoulders and sculptural gold-tone buttons. Wear yours with tailoring or leather pants.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, however those who are between sizes should take the larger size Designed for a slim fit Internal shoulder pads Mid-weight, slightly stretchy fabric Model is 180cm/ 5'11", normally wears a FR 36 and is wearing a FR 38 Model measurements: Bust: 80cm/ 31.5" Waist: 65cm/ 25.5" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Tonal-blue and white jacquard-knit Button fastenings through front 84% viscose, 8% polyester, 8% polyamide; trim: 77% viscose, 11% polyester, 10% polyamide, 2% elastane; lining: 88% viscose, 12% polyester Dry clean
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