Two-tone knitted cardigan
BALMAIN's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $2,150, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 70/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · BALMAIN
- Category · Sweater
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This Balmain cardigan, crafted from a mid-weight viscose-blend knit, offers a good foundation for durability. However, the "dry clean only" care instruction, without further justification, suggests a potential vulnerability that could impact its long-term wear.
Comfort Assessment 70/100
This cardigan, crafted from a viscose-blend mid-weight knit, offers a close fit. While the knit construction with ribbed, cable, and pointelle stitches adds texture, the lack of specific comfort features like stretch or soft premium fibers means we default to a neutral comfort score.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This cardigan is made from a viscose-blend, with 16% polyester, a conventional fossil-fuel synthetic without any mention of recycled content. This indicates a negative sustainability impact.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR 36 | 68 cm | 31 cm | 68 cm | 46 cm | 53 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Balmain re-imagines the classically preppy cardigan through a Parisian lens, infusing it with sharp lines and the iconic gold-tone buttons. It's designed with ribbed, cable and pointelle-knit stitches that add texture and subtle dimension. Wear yours as a set with the matching mini skirt.
Editors’ Notes: Balmain re-imagines the classically preppy cardigan through a Parisian lens, infusing it with sharp lines and the iconic gold-tone buttons. It's designed with ribbed, cable and pointelle-knit stitches that add texture and subtle dimension. Wear yours as a set with the matching mini skirt.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a close fit Mid-weight knit Model is 180cm/ 5'11" and is wearing a FR 36 Model measurements: Bust: 80cm/ 31.5" Waist: 65cm/ 25.5" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: White and black viscose-blend Button fastenings through front 84% viscose, 16% polyester Unlined Dry clean
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