When it comes to essential layers, few pieces offer the kind of range that the best men’s cardigan sweaters do. One day they’re casual and rumpled over a tee, the next they’re sitting professionally under a blazer. From Kurt Cobain to David Hockney to Tyler the Creator, no matter the reference, an essential truth always reveals itself: The cardigan is infinitely versatile. It can go prep, punk, vintage, modern, vintage, casual yet buttoned up, cozy yet put-together.
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