Actress Phoebe Tonkin wears a dark blue cardigan paired with white trousers and a scarf. Photo: Ralph Lauren
Wear it oversized with boots for a statement look or cropped at the waist for a more casual look, because the cardigan is back in 2025.
Offering a chic yet comfortable vibe ideal for any kind of weather, this classic item of clothing is super versatile and can be styled in so many ways.
Celebrities are leading the way with the cardigan revival, with Thai actress and model Kanyawee Songmuang, nicknamed Thanaerng, spotted donning a textured wool rib cardigan from Bottega Veneta.
She paired her cardigan with blue jeans and a white tee, but this piece can also be worn with a matching textured wool rib long skirt, also from Bottega Veneta.
Recently, at the Men’s Finals of the 2025 Australian Open, Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin was photographed wearing a dark blue cardigan from Ralph Lauren, paired with white trousers and a scarf.
If you want to get creative with this item of clothing, take a page out of K-pop artist Myung Jae-hyun’s fashion playbook.
Cardigans that accentuate the waist were spotted, buttoned up or worn casually with buttons loose. Photo: Emporio Armani
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The leader of the group Boynextdoor was recently posted on the group’s Instagram account wearing an oversized white blazer over a black tee and blue jeans, a cardigan casually tied over his shoulders.
For men, the Emporio Armani Autumn/Winter 2025/26 collection runway showcased various outerwear options, including cardigans.
Cropped cardigans that accentuate the waist were spotted, buttoned up or worn casually with buttons loose, some with matching knit tops.
Maje’s latest collection features a cardigan made from a cable knit for comfort and softness, with a removable Peter Pan collar textured with scalloped edges.
The collar features embroidered beads and rhinestones, while the cardigan itself has jewellery buttons that give the piece a striking structure.
