Balmain Cardigan

Name: Balmain Cardigan
Brand: Balmain
SKU: AA734592
Price: 2690.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Insights & Style Tips

The Balmain Cardigan arrives with that unmistakable French insouciance—think uptown classicism, subverted by punchy house signatures. Cut from a dotted tweed, its tactile surface delivers both era-spanning polish and a touch of irreverence, underscored by the raw, undone hems. The cropped, body-tracing silhouette gives just enough structure, skimming curves without feeling constricted, while bold gold “Lion Head” hardware on the press studs and decorative pocket buttons doubles as jewelry—no added accessories required.

Short sleeves and a round neckline keep things sharply tailored yet easy to layer, whether shrugged over a sheer turtleneck or thrown atop a slip dress. The cardigan’s fitted cut and contouring lines make it a cinch for high-waisted everything—think tailored trousers, leather minis, or vintage denim. The faux chest pockets nod to classic suiting but keep the profile clean and intentional, while the pressed stud closure transitions seamlessly from boardroom to late-night rendezvous. Despite its high-impact aesthetic, the knit blend (with certified recycled cotton) feels refreshingly lightweight, modern, and conscious—a wear-on-repeat piece for the rotation.

In typical Balmain spirit, this cardigan channels runway energy with a wearable twist, echoing the house’s penchant for sharp tailoring mixed with high-octane gold accents. Style it with vintage-wash jeans and pointed boots for left-bank nonchalance, or elevate with a sleek midi skirt and bold hoops to lean into that Paris power-dressing attitude. The cardigan has all the codes: archival glamour, sustainability credentials, and just enough edge to turn every sidewalk into a front row.

Materials / Fabrication

Dotted tweed fabrication
Cropped, fitted cut
Round neck
Front fastening with 5 gold metal "Lion Head" press studs
Short sleeves
2 fake chest pockets with decorative gold metal "Lion Head" buttons
Raw hems
Main material: 48% polyamide, 31% viscose, 15% cotton (100% recycled and certified), 6% polyester
Made in France
Model is 180cm and wears a size 36

Recommended Care

Dry clean only to maintain the structure and integrity of the tweed and gold metal details.
Avoid washing or soaking to prevent distortion of recycled cotton fibers and decorative fastenings.
Store garment flat or on a padded hanger to preserve shape and raw hems.
Handle gold metal buttons and press studs with care to prevent scratches or tarnishing.
If needed, gently steam to remove wrinkles; avoid direct heat on metal accents.

Lookbooks

Balmain Fall 2026 Collection, Leather Jackets and Tailoring

Balmain Fall 2026 marks Antonin Tron’s debut as creative director, introducing a collection built through tailoring, leather, and evening pieces. Presented in Paris, the lineup brings together jackets, dresses, and outerwear shaped by proportion and material. The Fall 2026 collection introduces a shift in tone, with a darker palette and a more grounded approach to dressing. The lineup draws from early Balmain references, focusing on structured silhouettes and controlled detailing. This direction brings the house back to its origins, with an emphasis on tailoring and form. The result is a collection that feels direct, with each look built through proportion and material.

Balmain Spring 2026 Turns Sunlight and Sea into Modern Luxury

Balmain’s Spring 2026 collection feels like a warm gust of salt air and sunlight. Olivier Rousteing, always one to reinvent the narrative, has traded in his signature armored tailoring for something softer, more sensuous, and decidedly untamed. The show’s setting at the InterContinental Paris-Le Grand echoed a poetic full circle, marking nearly fifteen years since Rousteing’s first steps into Balmain’s world. But this season, the message was clear. The Balmain woman is on vacation—unbothered, barefoot, and beautiful. Gone are the sharp shoulders and corseted bodices. In their place, a fluid elegance unfolds, guided by wind, water, and the rhythm of easy living.

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About Balmain

Balmain is a Parisian luxury fashion house that has become a staple in European and Hollywood fashion royalty. Currently under the creative director of Oliver Rousteing, Balmain has been delivering collections of retro-cool revival of elegant silhouettes for it-girls and starlets around the globe. Shop the latest collection from Balmain, ranging in dresses, skirts, sweaters, tops, pants and outerwear.