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

Gauge 3 Knit. Frayed Front. Removable Knit Sash Closure. The Cardigan That Unravels Deliberately.

The W5423 is an oversized cardigan in gauge 3 knit — 75% polyester, 15% polyamide, 10% wool — with a frayed front and a removable knit sash that functions as the closure. The frayed front is the defining detail: the front edges of the gauge 3 knit are deliberately left unfinished, the yarn ends fraying into a raw, textured edge that reads as intentionally undone. The removable knit sash closes the cardigan at the waist — without it, the frayed front falls open freely. In sand, the frayed edges catch light with warmth. Made in Italy by LA HAINE INSIDE US.

Why This Cardigan Is Different

• Frayed Front: The front edges of the gauge 3 knit are deliberately left unfinished — the yarn ends fraying into a raw, textured edge. This is not a manufacturing defect: the fraying is a deliberate design decision that creates a raw, deconstructed aesthetic at the front of the cardigan. The frayed edges are more visible in sand than in darker colorways — the warm tone amplifying the texture of the unfinished yarn ends. Unlike standard finished edges, the frayed front will continue to develop with wear, the fraying becoming more pronounced over time.
• Removable Knit Sash as Closure: The sash is not just a styling detail — it is the closure of the cardigan. Without the sash, the frayed front falls open freely; with the sash 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, matching the texture and weight of the front panels.
• 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. At gauge 3, the knit has enough body to function as outerwear.
• Sand Colorway: A warm, neutral tone that amplifies the frayed front — the unfinished yarn ends catching light with warmth, the fraying more visible in sand than in darker colorways. The sand gauge 3 knit reads as warm and considered, the frayed front adding a raw, deconstructed quality to the warm tone.
• 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.

Specifications

• Style: Oversized gauge 3 knit cardigan with frayed front
• Color: Sand
• 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 sand colour warm and dimensional. The frayed front edges catch the eye immediately: raw, unfinished yarn ends that read as deliberately undone rather than accidentally damaged. In sand, the fraying is at its most visible — the warm tone amplifying the texture of the unfinished edges.

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, the sash texture matching the cardigan body. 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. This is a deconstructed aesthetic that references the construction of the garment — the frayed edge reveals the gauge 3 knit structure, the individual yarn ends visible at the front of the cardigan. 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, the oversized gauge 3 knit creating volume on either side.
• Earth-Tone Palette: Wear with camel, mud, olive, or brown pieces — the sand gauge 3 knit sits naturally within an earth-tone palette, the frayed front adding a raw quality to the warm colour story.
• Over a Base Layer: Wear over a fitted black or cream 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. Sand. The cardigan that unravels deliberately. LA HAINE INSIDE US. Gauge 3 Knit. Italian Craftsmanship.