Item of the week: the retro men's cardigan

What it is:

The AW23 season saw cardigans move beyond women’s wardrobes, to now be a staple item in men’s collections, offering the group a casual layer addition. This can be linked back to the item’s origins, as a piece worn by men during the Crimean War in the 1800's. Its name even descends from a British Army general, James Brudenell. The cardigan, also known as a vest, refers to, most often, a knit garment with buttons that close at the front. A particularly striking element of this season, however, is references to vintage styles of the 1900s, seen in the adoption of collegiate styles and chunky cuts.