One Black Silhouette. Two Distinct Surfaces.
The W5487 unisex hooded cardigan by LA HAINE INSIDE US contrasts smooth stretch Punto Milano with crumpled, subtly lustrous panels. The textured surface extends across the long front and oversized hood, while the sleeves and back remain visually matte and clean. A single dark button draws the front into an asymmetric overlap, giving an all-black layer depth without an added colour.
Why This Cardigan Is Different
- Two-surface contrast: Unlike a uniform jersey cardigan, the W5487 combines a smooth foundation with a crumpled front and hood.
- Oversized hood: A generous opening frames the face when raised and forms a broad collar-like fold when lowered.
- Long textured front: Crumpled panels continue toward the lower hem, not just around the neckline.
- Matte back: The smooth rear gives the silhouette a quieter reverse view.
- Long smooth sleeves: A restrained sleeve surface balances the textured front.
- Single-button overlap: A dark round button closes the upper front without a row of visible fastenings.
- Side pockets: Pocket access is visible at the side in supplier photographs.
- Listed stretch blend: The Punto Milano composition is 68% viscose, 27% nylon and 5% elastane.
- Unisex styling: Shown on men and women, with offered sizes XS–XL.
- Open or closed: Change the neckline and front line by lowering the hood or releasing the button.
Specifications
- Style: W5487 long hooded cardigan
- Colour: Black, with a graphite-like sheen on crumpled sections
- Listed main material: Stretch Punto Milano, 68% viscose, 27% nylon, 5% elastane
- Contrast surface: Crumpled fabric at front and hood; smooth sleeves and back
- Contrast composition: Previous information states 79% polyester and 12% metal, while also calling this fabric nylon. These figures total 91%; full composition requires label confirmation.
- Closure: Single dark round button, previously described as wooden; button material is not independently confirmed
- Features: Oversized hood, long sleeves, side pockets, overlapping front
- Fit: Regular / unisex, as listed
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US, Italian avant-garde design
- Origin: Manufacturing country requires confirmation because the earlier Made in Italy description conflicts with the existing origin record
- Season: Previously listed AW / SS; choose base layers for the weather
Styled base layers, trousers, footwear and accessories are separate from the cardigan.
Unisex Size Chart
The previous chest and shoulder guide is retained for the offered XS–XL sizes, not presented as verified W5487 garment measurements. Sleeve and full-length measurements are not supplied. Contact TEPHRA for exact measurements and layering allowance; no automatic true-to-size guarantee is made.
| Size | Chest (cm) | Shoulder (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 88–96 | 44–48 |
| S | 96–104 | 48–52 |
| M | 104–112 | 52–56 |
| L | 112–120 | 56–60 |
| XL | 120–128 | 60–64 |
Supplier model reference from the earlier listing: wears XS, height 180 cm, bust 85 cm, shoulders 41 cm. These measurements do not describe generated editorial models.
The Moment You Put It On
Start with an opaque black base. The matte sleeves keep the outline quiet, then the creased front catches the light and reveals another surface within the same colour. The long line does the work without needing extra accessories.
Raise the hood for a more enclosed silhouette, or lower it and let the neckline fold around the shoulders. Open, the front shows your chosen layers; buttoned, it becomes an overlapping black plane.
The Art of Punto Milano
Punto Milano is a structured knit commonly chosen for a smoother, more substantial surface than lightweight jersey. The listed viscose-nylon-elastane blend includes stretch fibre, but exact extension, recovery, lining construction and resistance to pilling have not been verified. Those properties should not be treated as guarantees.
The Art of Crumpled Contrast
The photographs show fine irregular creases and a restrained sheen across the front and hood. Raised and recessed areas catch light differently, creating depth against the matte sleeves and back. The exact finishing process, permanence of the creases and role of any metal content require manufacturer confirmation; the look alone does not establish them.
How to Wear It
- Evening silhouette: Hood up and button closed over black trousers and boots.
- Open daytime layer: Lower the hood over a fitted opaque top and leave the front open.
- Clean tailoring: Pair with a fine turtleneck and straight trousers, letting the textured panels remain the focal point.
- Travel styling: Choose comfortable dark base layers and check sleeve and chest allowance before adding a heavier knit.
Care Instructions
Follow the sewn-in label, especially while the contrast composition is unresolved. Earlier information recommends cold hand washing or a delicate machine cycle, no tumble drying or bleach, flat drying, no ironing of the crumpled sections and low-temperature steaming of the smooth body. These are not manufacturer-verified instructions; confirm permitted washing, heat and storage before use. Do not press the creases flat or apply direct heat to the hood or contrast panels without label approval.
A smooth reverse. A crumpled front. One uncompromising black line. LA HAINE INSIDE US. Stretch Punto Milano. Contrast-panel construction.
