W5423 Cardigan - Black Oversized Gauge 3 Knit Frayed Front Removable Knit Sash Closure Women's Italian

Gauge 3 Knit. Frayed Front. Black. The Cardigan That Unravels in the Dark.

The W5423 in black is the same construction as the sand — oversized gauge 3 knit (75% polyester, 15% polyamide, 10% wool) with a frayed front and a removable knit sash as closure — but in a colorway that changes how the frayed front reads. In black, the frayed yarn ends are felt more than seen: the dark ground absorbs light, the raw edges of the gauge 3 knit creating shadow and texture at the front of the cardigan. The fraying reads as severe and considered rather than warm and visible. Made in Italy by LA HAINE INSIDE US.

Why This Cardigan Is Different

• Frayed Front in Black: The front edges of the gauge 3 knit are deliberately left unfinished — the yarn ends fraying into a raw, textured edge. In black, the frayed edges read differently than in sand: the dark ground absorbs light, the raw yarn ends creating shadow and texture at the front rather than the warm, visible fraying of the sand colorway. The fraying is felt as texture before it is seen as detail. The frayed front will continue to develop with wear, becoming more pronounced over time.
• Removable Knit Sash as Closure: The sash is the closure of the cardigan — without it, the frayed front falls open freely; with it tied at the waist, the cardigan is held closed and the silhouette is defined. The knit sash is made from the same gauge 3 knit as the cardigan body.
• Gauge 3 Knit: 75% polyester, 15% polyamide, 10% wool — a coarse knitting gauge where the stitches are large and visible. The wool content (10%) gives the gauge 3 knit its natural warmth and texture; the polyester (75%) ensures the knit holds its shape; the polyamide (15%) adds resilience and durability.
• Black Colorway: In black, the gauge 3 knit reads as monolithic and severe from a distance — the large stitches creating shadow within the knit surface, the frayed front adding raw texture at the edges. Up close, the fraying reveals the construction of the gauge 3 knit: the individual yarn ends visible at the front, the raw edge contrasting with the structured knit body.
• Oversized Silhouette: The cardigan is cut generously — the gauge 3 knit falling with volume and warmth, the frayed front creating movement at the edges as you walk.
• Made in Italy: Gauge 3 knitting, deliberate fraying finishing, and all construction completed in Italy under LA HAINE INSIDE US's atelier standards.

W5423 Black vs. W5423 Sand

The W5423 black and sand share the same gauge 3 knit construction, frayed front, and removable knit sash closure. The difference is how the frayed front reads. In sand, the fraying is warm and visible — the yarn ends catching light with warmth, the raw edge amplified by the warm tone. In black, the fraying is felt before it is seen — the dark ground absorbing light, the raw edges creating shadow and texture rather than warmth. Choose sand for maximum fraying visibility; choose black for a more severe, considered version of the same construction.

Specifications

• Style: Oversized gauge 3 knit cardigan with frayed front
• Color: Black
• Material: 75% Polyester, 15% Polyamide, 10% Wool — gauge 3 knit
• Closure: Removable knit sash (sash = closure)
• Features: Frayed front, removable knit sash closure, oversized silhouette, gauge 3 knit
• Fit: Oversized / Women's
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
• Season: AW / Transitional

Women's Size Chart

Note: Model wears XS. Height 180cm, bust 85cm, shoulders 41cm. Oversized fit — size down for a more controlled silhouette.

The Moment You Put It On

The gauge 3 knit has immediate weight and presence — the stitches large and visible, the black absorbing light. The frayed front edges are felt as texture before they are seen as detail: the raw yarn ends creating shadow at the front of the cardigan, the dark ground making the fraying more subtle than in sand but no less deliberate.

Without the sash, the frayed front falls open freely — the raw edges moving as you walk, the oversized gauge 3 knit creating volume on either side. Tie the knit sash at the waist and the cardigan closes: the frayed front held in place, the silhouette defined. Two garments in one closure.

The Art of Deliberate Fraying

Fraying is typically something garments are designed to prevent — finished edges, bound seams, and overlocked hems exist to stop the yarn from unravelling. In the W5423, the fraying is the design: the front edges are deliberately left unfinished, the yarn ends allowed to fray into a raw, textured edge. In black, the fraying reads as severe and deconstructed — the dark ground making the raw edges appear as shadow and texture rather than warmth. The fraying will continue to develop with wear, the edges becoming more pronounced over time. The W5423 is a garment that ages into its design.

How to Wear It

• Sash Tied, Closed: Tie the removable knit sash at the waist — the frayed front is held closed, the silhouette defined, the sash texture matching the cardigan body.
• Sash Removed, Open: Remove the sash and wear the cardigan open — the frayed front falls freely, the raw edges moving as you walk.
• All Black: Combine with other black pieces — the gauge 3 knit texture and frayed front create natural variation within an all-black palette.
• Over a Base Layer: Wear over a fitted base layer — the frayed front open, the base layer visible between the raw edges.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash cold or machine wash on delicate cycle — the wool content requires gentle handling; the frayed front is intentional and will continue to develop with washing
• Do not tumble dry — lay flat to dry to preserve the gauge 3 knit structure and oversized shape
• Do not iron directly on the knit surface — steam only at low temperature
• Do not bleach
• Store flat — avoid hanging, which can stretch the gauge 3 knit over time
• Store the knit sash with the cardigan to prevent loss

Gauge 3. Frayed front. Black. The cardigan that unravels in the dark. LA HAINE INSIDE US. Gauge 3 Knit. Italian Craftsmanship.