Gérard Darel | Jolene Cardigan - Relaxed Black Knit Noir

HK$1,850

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DESCRIPTIONS

The Jolene Cardigan by Gérard Darel is a study in deliberate nonchalance, a piece that announces itself through its silhouette before a single button is fastened. It arrives in a deep, uncompromising black—a shade that absorbs light and sharpens the eye—cut to a generous, enveloping shape that suggests ease without sacrificing structure. This is not a cardigan that clings or follows; it creates its own architecture, a soft, voluminous frame around the body that feels both protective and profoundly chic. The defining feature is its weighty, relaxed line, a silhouette that drapes rather than fits, offering a modern take on the classic French layering piece. The fabric is a considered blend of 60% cotton and 40% acrylic, a pairing that yields a surface with substance and a subtle, matte finish. The cotton lends breathability and a natural, slightly crisp hand, while the acrylic introduces a pliable softness that allows the knit to move with you rather than against you. Running your fingers across the surface reveals a texture that is neither overly nubby nor glassy-smooth—it sits in a pleasing middle ground, substantial enough to hold its shape, yet gentle against the skin. This is a knit with a quiet density, one that feels reassuring when you pull it on, promising warmth without the bulk of traditional winter wool. The cut is where the Jolene reveals its intelligence. A drop shoulder seam extends the line of the torso, creating that coveted, exaggerated breadth in the upper arm and chest that reads as effortlessly undone. The body falls in a straight, relaxed column, avoiding any suggestion of waist suppression, while the ribbed trims at the cuffs and hem anchor the volume, preventing the piece from becoming shapeless. The deep black of the yarn obscures the knit’s structural details at a distance, but up close, the stitch definition becomes apparent—a quiet, tactile luxury that rewards a second look. The front closure is straightforward, allowing you to wear it open over a slip dress or fastened high against a chill. In motion, the Jolene is a study in fluidity. Because of the drop shoulder and the generous armhole, your arms move freely, and the fabric swings with a soft, pendulum-like grace. It is a cardigan that feels as good in motion as it does at rest, a quality that makes it a natural candidate for long commutes, gallery strolls, or evenings that stretch into late dinners. For styling, treat it as the outer layer of a monochromatic ensemble: slip it over a fine-gauge ribbed tank and tailored wool trousers for a look that is strictly architectural, or let it hang open over a silk slip dress, the contrast between the fluid underlayer and the knit’s heavier drape creating a tension that is entirely modern. It is a piece that asks for nothing more than a confident stride.

Return Policy

Enjoy the flexibility of our 14-days free returns policy upon all regular priced items! Simply pack the item, with its original packaging, boxes and tags, fill the returns slip into our delivery package.

— We offer free return for orders from Hong Kong for regular priced items.
— For non-Hong Kong orders, returns (shipment charges) must be covered by the customer. We suggest using your local postal service or a courier.

- All on sale is non-refundable.

Return and Refund policies do not apply to certain items and during sale period. For further information, please visit our return & exchange page HERE.

Taxes and Duties

All countries (except Singapore) are shipped to on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis, which means that if your parcel must go through customs clearance, any additional charges incurred shall be borne by you.

Customs policies vary from region to region, we advise you to contact your local customs authority to determine the cost of import tax and duties of your order prior to your placing orders with us.

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