"DRIES VAN NOTEN" 00's-10's Luxurious alpaca longline cardigan

"DRIES VAN NOTEN"

00's-10's Longline open-front alpaca blend cardigan

From DRIES VAN NOTEN, a designer representative of Belgium who has cultivated a distinctive sense of beauty through a rich palette of color and refined material choices, we present a remarkable piece with exquisite craftsmanship.

Featuring lavish alpaca with a luxuriantly plush pile and a flowing long silhouette, this piece creates a quiet yet unmistakable presence.

The knit is made from a blend of 74% alpaca, 22% merino wool, and 4% polyamide. The soft, long pile characteristic of alpaca traps air to create a full, dimensional depth, while merino wool adds comfortable warmth. With a small amount of polyamide supporting the knit, the piece also offers practical durability.

The color is based on dark navy with a deep blue-green tone. Depending on the angle at which it catches the light and the overlapping of brushed fibers, complex shades emerge—from charcoal blue to pale blue-green—resulting in an expressive look with depth, despite its essentially monochromatic character.

The front has no buttons or fasteners and is designed with an open front that naturally falls according to the movement of the body. As a result, the vertical lines are beautifully emphasized, and the soft drape from a roomy bodice down to the hem achieves both the elegance unique to a long length and a modern impression with a relaxed ease at the shoulders.

On the brand tag, the size is indicated as Small, and the quality label confirms Made in Belgium. In addition to the background of this piece having been handled by Setu Uit Tout, the domestic distributor, since 2009, it also includes the former JIS washing instructions that were used until the end of November 2016. This allows you to judge it as an individual that circulated domestically from around 2009 to 2016, making it a finished item that also feels valuable as an archive.

While the stated size is Small, the silhouette provides enough room to layer an inner piece naturally. Of course, you can enjoy it by simply wearing it lightly over thin cut-and-sew tops or shirts. You can also create a deep, dimensional look by pairing it with a high-gauge knit, highlighting the structure and richness of the material.

This is a piece you will want to take home—ideal for those who wish to enjoy the quality of the materials themselves as the main attraction, or for those who want to incorporate understated individuality and refined elegance into everyday dressing. Pair it with wide slacks and leather shoes for a polished mode style; or team it with faded denim and simple boots for a light, effortless finish—whether way, DRIES VAN NOTEN’s distinctive color and texture will elegantly draw the entire look together.

As a special archive knit that lets you experience, all at once, the trustworthy heritage of Belgium, the lavish feel of an alpaca-dominant blend, and a longline silhouette that never goes out of style—please seize this opportunity.