The Elder Statesman Laurel Stripe Crew Sweater

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If California sunshine could be bottled, it might come in the form of The Elder Statesman Laurel Stripe Crew Sweater. Woven from pure cashmere and rendered in a playful lemon-and-blue stripe, this knit captures that rare blend of easygoing luxury and bold optimism. The fabric is cloud-soft and substantial without losing its airiness, with ribbed trim at the cuffs and hem offering a gentle structure. Every stitch speaks to the label’s downtown LA roots—artful, joyful, and unapologetically elevated.

The midweight handle makes this crew sweater one you’ll reach for year-round, layered over a slip dress on chillier nights or tossed on solo as the main event with lived-in denim. Its relaxed cut gives it that coveted drape—the body is skimming but never clingy, while the ribbed hem cocoons just enough at the waist to keep everything feeling intentional. The stripes are wide, with enough punch to play up or down, and the pull-on fit keeps the mood chill whether you’re grabbing coffee or hopping between neighborhoods. There’s no doubt The Elder Statesman’s cashmere is iconic for its hand-feel and craftsmanship, but this piece’s real genius is how effortless—yet statement-making—it is in motion.

The Elder Statesman makes a case for color-washed luxury against LA’s cool, off-beat energy, with the Laurel Stripe echoing the resurgence of maximalist palettes and artful stripes on every major runway. Paired back to slouchy trousers or left to do the talking with a simple mini, it’s a sweater for when you want to feel every bit as comfortable as you look put-together.