Black Volume. A Tactile Outline.
The W5423 by LA HAINE INSIDE US brings a long, oversized line to black knitwear. Broad panels of looped yarn frame the front, while a removable knitted sash changes the silhouette from loose and open to defined at the waist.
Why This Cardigan Is Different
- Looped-yarn front: Dimensional loops create a shaggy surface, unlike the narrow raw edge of a standard frayed trim.
- Long silhouette: Supplier photographs show a lower-calf length; exact garment length is not supplied.
- Removable knit sash: Tie the matching sash to bring the front together or remove it for an open outline.
- Contrasting textures: The plainer knit body and back balance the textured front panels.
- Generous sleeves: Long sleeves gather above ribbed cuffs.
- Gauge 3: The listed knitting gauge complements the coarse stitch structure.
- Three-fibre blend: Listed as 75% polyester, 15% polyamide and 10% wool.
- Tonal black: The surface adds depth to monochrome outfits without a printed pattern.
Specifications
- Style: W5423 long oversized knit cardigan
- Colour: Black
- Material: 75% polyester, 15% polyamide, 10% wool
- Construction: Listed gauge 3 knit with looped-yarn front panels
- Closure: Removable knitted waist sash
- Features: Long sleeves, ribbed cuffs, open front, longline shape
- Fit: Oversized / Women's
- Origin: Requires confirmation: earlier copy states Italy; customs data states Germany.
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
- Season: AW / Transitional
Women's Size Chart
Existing XS–XL guidance is retained below. The measurement method is unverified; sleeve and garment-length measurements are not supplied. Contact TEPHRA for confirmed garment measurements rather than automatically sizing down.
| Size | Chest (cm) | Shoulder (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 96–104 | 48–52 |
| S | 104–112 | 52–56 |
| M | 112–120 | 56–60 |
| L | 120–128 | 60–64 |
| XL | 128–136 | 64–68 |
Original supplier model note: XS; height 180cm, bust 85cm, shoulders 41cm. These measurements do not describe generated campaign models.
The Moment You Put It On
Leave the cardigan open over a simple opaque base and let the long front panels frame your outfit. Black keeps the palette quiet, allowing the looped yarn to bring depth to the silhouette.
Tie the knitted sash and the volume gathers towards the waist. Remove it again for a freer line, giving the same piece two distinct styling directions.
The Art of Looped-Yarn Texture
The supplier photographs show a dimensional yarn-loop surface along the front, contrasted with the flatter knit of the body. This is more specific than describing the piece as simply frayed. Progressive unravelling is not a verified design feature and should not be assumed to be normal wear.
The Art of the Knit Sash
The flat knitted sash brings the front together without introducing a contrasting leather belt. The listed blend includes wool with polyester and polyamide; no product-specific warmth, durability or environmental certification has been supplied, so no performance or sustainability guarantee is claimed.
How to Wear It
- Evening: Tie over an opaque black top, fitted trousers and black boots.
- Everyday: Remove the sash and wear open over a fitted base with straight-leg trousers.
- Textural monochrome: Contrast the looped front with smooth black separates.
- Travel styling: Layer over a simple long-sleeve top and comfortable trousers; styled underlayers and footwear are not included.
Care Instructions
Follow the sewn-in care label first. Earlier listing guidance recommends cold hand washing or a delicate machine cycle, no tumble drying, flat drying, no direct ironing, low-temperature steaming only, no bleach and flat storage. These methods have not been checked against the actual label; confirm permitted washing and steaming before treatment. Do not assume loosening yarn or progressive unravelling is intended. Store the removable sash with the cardigan.
Quiet colour, pronounced texture. LA HAINE INSIDE US. Wool-blend knit. Looped-yarn front.
