“THOM BROWNE” 2010's Sheer tulle tricolor cardigan

“THOM BROWNE” 2010’s Sheer Tulle Tricolor Cardigan

Based in New York, THOM BROWNE has reimagined the concepts of traditional American tailoring and uniforms through its own distinct proportions, infusing classic clothing with intellectual humor and meticulous craftsmanship. We are pleased to present a truly exquisite piece that captures a light, airy material expression.

Coordinated throughout in soft off-white, this cardigan delicately incorporates finely sheer tulle into the familiar format of a cardigan, while introducing the brand’s signature tricolor into the placket and cuffs—beautifully uniting poise and lightness into one.

First and foremost, the remarkable point is how this cardigan—normally defined by the density of knitwear and the texture of its stitches—is constructed from an extremely thin, highly transparent tulle. Because the fabric features fine vertical lines, it softly reveals the skin and inner layers while creating a three-dimensional look that differs from mere sheer fabric.

The sleeves take full advantage of the transparency of the tulle to subtly show the contours of the arms, while the body is lined with smooth silk. Rather than spreading the sheer effect uniformly across the entire garment, the piece carefully distinguishes between areas meant to be seen and areas meant to be refined. Thanks to the way the material is handled, it carries a sensual impression without letting exposure itself become the main focus—preserving the refined tension that is unmistakably THOM BROWNE.

The front is tailored with a neat V-neck. The placket uses an ivory knit ground, and along its inner edge, a tricolor of red, white, and navy runs vertically. When the buttons are fastened, the colors remain as a single line at the center; when worn open, that line appears even more pronounced. This is a design that changes in how much of the brand’s signature it reveals depending on how you wear it—an extremely clever touch.

On both left and right sides, small patch pockets are placed. By switching only the pocket openings to an opaque material, the cardigan retains everyday wearability within the lightness of the tulle. At the hem, knit parts with width are added to properly cradle the softness around the waist area.

Tricolor lines are also incorporated into the cuffs, creating a natural accent when the arms are at rest or when glimpsed from the cuffs of a jacket. Rather than showcasing the three colors as a large logo, they are subtly integrated into the garment’s very construction. The result is a balance that lets you feel the THOM BROWNE signature at first glance—without letting decoration take the lead.

The era can be confirmed to be around the 2018 season based on the product code listed in the quality information. In women’s collections from this period, tulle was treated as a central material, with ambitious efforts to replace classic garments such as jackets, suits, and dresses with lighter, more transparent materials. The brand’s official materials also present this collection as a world centered on tulle. This piece is a cardigan that brings the season’s material research into everyday wear with ease.

When you think of THOM BROWNE, you may strongly associate it with strict uniforms represented by gray suits and Oxford shirts. Yet in this piece, without disturbing that precise structure, the layering of silk lining and the lightness of nylon tulle clearly reveals another side of the brand—its delicacy and couture-like material manipulation.

What makes this particular piece especially interesting is the combination of a daily garment like a cardigan and an extraordinary material like tulle that reveals the body. It is particularly recommended for those who want to express individuality through materials and structure while choosing simple outfits, and for those who want to add just a touch of gentle incongruity to classic styling.

For styling, you can layer it over neat shirts or blouses to see the sheer effect in a calm, restrained way. Or, when paired with wide slacks or center-pressed trousers, it can be worked into a modern balance while still retaining the classic tension that is typical of THOM BROWNE. Wearing it over a long skirt or a simple dress lets you enjoy the lightness of tulle even more elegantly. And styling it tucked inside a tailored jacket so that only the tricolor at the cuffs peeks out is also exceptionally beautiful.

We hope you will take this opportunity.