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Alaïa Cropped wool-blend cardigan

Name: Alaïa Cropped wool-blend cardigan
Brand: Alaia
SKU: 3614883038110
Price: 1730.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Insights & Style Tips

Alaia's cropped wool-blend cardigan in Noir feels quietly opulent, a piece that signals luxury without shouting. The knit blends 97 percent wool with 2 percent polyamide and 1 percent polyurethane, delivering a substantial hand, a clean drape, and a compact silhouette that sits right at the waist. Made in Italy, it carries the house's poised, sculptural vocabulary in a garment that feels refined and versatile. Care is dry clean.

Its cropped line keeps the look modern and easy to layer, whether you throw it over a ribbed tee or tuck it beneath a longer coat. It sits close to the body without pinching, and it pairs with everything from tailored trousers to a satin slip skirt, moving seamlessly from day to night. The wool’s warmth remains refined, while the knit holds a crisp edge through the day’s rhythm.

Alaia continues to fuse couture poise with easy wear, and this piece channels that ethos in a compact, wearable form. Pair it with a leather mini for night or with denim for city days, letting the Noir shade anchor a streamlined, architecture-forward look.

Materials / Fabrication

97 percent wool
2 percent polyamide
1 percent polyurethane
Designer color name: Noir Alaia
Made in Italy

Recommended Care

Dry clean only to preserve the fabric and finish.

Style Check

Aesthetics: 9/10

This cropped wool-blend cardigan commands the frame with a confident, sculptural presence. In deep noir, its compact proportions and clean lines read editorial rather than casual, pairing a couture attitude with everyday ease. The minimal silhouette relies on texture and fit to create impact, making it a standout layering piece for bold wardrobes.

Craftsmanship: 8/10

Sturdy knit structure suggests quality wool blend and careful tailoring. The edges lay clean, ribbing is even, and seams feel intentional rather than runched. Made in Italy, the piece exudes refined execution typical of luxury knitwear, though the cropped form keeps the look modern and flattering, avoiding bulk or sloppiness in silhouette.

Affordability: $$$$

At first glance the price reads as a statement piece, aligning with Alaia’s elevated positioning. The value feels justified by the rare Italian craftsmanship, premium wool, and the editorial potential of a cropped knit that elevates layered looks. The cost aligns with its design, offering a durable, iconic centerpiece rather than fast fashion.

About ALAÏA

ALAÏA is a luxury womenswear fashion label founded by Azzedine Alaïa. The iconic Parisian Maison became famous for its sculptural silhouettes and quality craftsmanship. The designer’s education in sculpture from École des Beaux-Arts has helped inspire many of Alaia’s signature pieces. Shop the latest collection from ALAÏA, ranging in elegant dresses and gowns, sweater knits, bodysuits, tops, skirts, outerwear, shoes and accessories.