Classic Wool Knit Sweater

A Warm Embrace, Woven with Color.

Introducing The Wintergreen Cardigan from Empty Reference—a piece that redefines cozy as an intentional, stylish act of self-preservation. This is substantial comfort, engineered with purpose. At its heart lies a wool-infused blend (12% Wool, 18% Nylon, 67% Polyester, 3% Spandex), a scientific recipe that delivers the prized, natural warmth and loft of wool, enhanced by the durability, shape retention, and subtle stretch of modern technical fibers. Rendered in a deep, serene moss green, its true character unveils from the waist down: a bold, horizontal stripe of Cobalt Blue, Blush Pink, and Oatmeal Buff—a cheerful, painterly interruption that lifts the entire silhouette. With its generous, open-front cut and substantial ribbed trim, this cardigan is your ultimate modular layer, designed to be thrown over everything, transforming any indoor or crisp outdoor moment into an occasion of thoughtful warmth.

🧶 A Blueprint for Intelligent Warmth:

✔ Wool-Infused, Substantial Knit - The 12% wool content is the soul of this blend, providing innate, breathable warmth and a cloud-like loft that purely synthetic fabrics cannot replicate. This is heft with a purpose.
✔ Signature Color-Block Stripe - A defining band of blue, pink, and buff stripes at the hem acts as a chromatic foundation, injecting a shot of modern, cheerful energy into the classic knit silhouette.
✔ The Empty Reference on “The Protective Layer” - We believe an outer layer should be a sanctuary. This cardigan is a wearable hearth—a private source of warmth that also communicates a quiet, colorful confidence to the outside world.
✔ The Ultimate Third Piece - With its full-button placket, it offers infinite styling versatility: worn open as a drape, buttoned as a top, or layered over tees, turtlenecks, and crisp button-downs with equal grace.

🌿 The Anatomy of a Colorful Hearth:

The Fiber Alchemy: The 12% wool is the key ingredient, offering natural thermoregulation and a soft, comforting hand-feel. It’s strategically blended with nylon for strength, polyester for volume and easy care, and a hint of spandex for effortless movement. This is comfort, deconstructed and rebuilt for modern life.

The Stripe as a Horizon: The lower stripe isn’t an afterthought; it’s a structural design element. It visually grounds the garment, provides a unexpected color story, and makes styling effortless—simply pick up one of its hues (a pink scarf, blue jeans, buff trousers) to create a coherent, yet seemingly effortless, outfit.

Styling Your Personal Microclimate: This is your go-to for intelligent layering. Wear it buttoned over a simple white tee and jeans for weekend errands with elevated ease. For the studio or office, layer it over a oxford shirt, letting the collar and cuffs peek out. Drape it over a floral dress to bridge seasons with smart contrast. It is the epitome of versatile, thoughtful design—built for slow mornings, creative workdays, and everything in between.

Model 1: 180cm / 60kg, wears size M.
Model 2: 173cm / 50kg, wears size XS.
Manual measurement may vary by 1–2cm.