
C.P. Company
Signature Lens Olive Sweatshirt
C.P. Company Signature Lens Olive Sweatshirt is a crewneck sweatshirt constructed from 100% cotton jersey with a brushed terry interior. It features a regular fit, raglan sleeves, drop shoulders, stretch ribbed cuffs and hem, and a zippered sleeve pocket with the signature lens detail. The sweatshirt is intended for everyday casual wear, drawing on vintage military and utilitarian design influences.
- Color
- Olive
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, modern, utilitarian, regular-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Soft cotton jersey sweatshirt with signature lens sleeve pocket and regular fit.
Zippered sleeve pocket with lens detail, brushed terry interior, drop shoulders, stretch ribbed edging.
- Color
- Olive · olive
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, modern, utilitarian, regular-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Soft 100% cotton jersey fabric
- Brushed terry underside for softer finish
- Regular fit with drop shoulders
- Crew neck
- Zippered pocket with signature lens detail on sleeve
- Stretch ribbed edging
- Italian luxury craftsmanship
- Casual and stylish design
- Versatile everyday piece
Product Insights
The C.P. Company Signature Lens Olive Sweatshirt carries a direct lineage from the 1988 Mille Miglia watch viewer, with its defining lens miniaturised and repositioned to the sleeve pocket, detachable for care. The 100% cotton brushed terry offers softness, breathability, and moisture-wicking in a military-inspired drop-shoulder silhouette that delivers a timeless, relaxed fit true to size. At $370, the price aligns with Margiela, reflecting low-run production and heavy R&D, ensuring steady cost-per-wear through a design that is both heritage-driven and functionally considered.
Verified claims
- Lens heritage
- Lens descends from 1988 Mille Miglia watch viewer, became brand motif after 2012.
- Lens profile
- Retail lens has oval profile and 2mm larger diameter than replicas.
- Lens evolution
- Miniaturised Mille Miglia goggle window repositioned to sleeve pocket.
- Lens removal
- Lens detaches from the zipper pull before washing.
- Brushed terry
- 100% cotton brushed terry is soft, breathable, and moisture-wicking.
- Silhouette
- Military-inspired drop shoulders create a draped silhouette with lasting style.
- Sizing
- True to size with a regular fit per chest measurements; XL fits as expected.
- Care instructions
- Remove lens before washing; machine wash cold, no bleach, no tumble dry, flat dry.
- Price context
- Price aligned with Margiela, justified by low-run production and heavy R&D.
- Fit
- Drop-shoulder silhouette from military smocks ensures a timeless, relaxed fit.
- Design heritage
- Originating from Japanese Civil Defence hoods, the lens pocket has been released yearly since 1988, becoming the brand's defining symbol.
- Value
- At $370, the price aligns with designer brands and the military-inspired design ensures steady cost-per-wear.
- Quality
- Authentic lens is 2mm larger and oval compared to cylindrical replicas.
- Provenance
- Sleeve lens directly descends from the 1988 Mille Miglia watch-viewer
Product record
- Title
- Signature Lens Olive Sweatshirt
- Brand
- C.P. Company
- Price
- 370 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of an olive crewneck sweatshirt on a model showing ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, a zip pocket on the left upper sleeve, and a circular glossy lens patch on the sleeve pocket.
- SilhouetteCrewneck long-sleeve sweatshirt worn on a model, relaxed fit through the torso with slightly dropped shoulder seams.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - CollarNarrow ribbed crewneck collar sitting close to the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.06 (high) - CuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs visible on both wrists, fitted relative to the sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.76 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - HemRibbed waistband hem sitting at the model's hip line with slight blousing of the body above it.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.60 · w 0.46 · h 0.08 (high) - Left sleeve pocketRectangular patch pocket on the upper left sleeve with a vertical zipper closure and an external zip pull.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Zipper pullBlack slim zipper pull attached to the sleeve pocket zipper, hanging vertically.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.30 · w 0.03 · h 0.12 (medium) - Lens patchCircular glossy black lens patch mounted on the sleeve pocket, reflective surface visible.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth knit fabric with a fine, uniform surface; fabric appears medium weight.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from neck to upper thighs against a neutral gradient background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view crop of a standing model, framed from just above the mouth to the upper thighs, slightly turned to the model's right.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray to white gradient studio background with no visible props.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows and a subtle highlight on the glossy sleeve lens patch.
- Model hands and pantsModel's hands and black pants are visible and partially occlude the lower edge of the sweatshirt.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
olive brown· main body fabric#70563Cglossy black· lens patch- SilhouetteCrewneck long-sleeve sweatshirt worn on a model, relaxed fit through the torso with slightly dropped shoulder seams.
- 02

Product
Front view of an olive crewneck sweatshirt with long raglan-style sleeves, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a zipped sleeve pocket featuring a circular glossy lens patch on the upper left sleeve.
- Silhouette and fitLong-sleeve crewneck sweatshirt with a straight torso, slightly relaxed fit, and ribbed hem that sits at the model's waist.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.45 (high) - NecklineClose-fitting circular crew neckline with a narrow ribbed collar.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Cuffs and hemRibbed sleeve cuffs and ribbed bottom hem in the same olive color and fabric as the body.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.40 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve pocketRectangular zippered pocket on the upper left sleeve with a visible vertical zipper pull.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.15 (high) - Lens patchCircular glossy black lens patch mounted on the sleeve pocket area.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.27 · w 0.06 · h 0.09 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit surface typical of sweatshirt material with matte finish and minimal visible texture.
- Visible seamsShoulder and sleeve seam lines visible at the raglan-style shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-shot image showing a standing model against a light gray gradient background; image cropped to full body; soft even lighting with minimal shadow.
- Model and poseMale model standing facing forward with arms relaxed and hands near hips; image shows full body from head to shoes.
- BackgroundNeutral light gray gradient studio background centered behind the model.
- LightingEven soft frontal lighting with faint shadowing under the shoes and slight highlights on the lens patch.
- Other clothing visibleBlack cargo-style pants and black athletic shoes worn by the model are visible but not described as part of the product.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Image cropTop of the head is slightly cropped and the full width of the scene is visible with small margins on both sides.
Colors
olive green· body and sleeves#6A5135glossy black· lens patch and zipper#160C03- Silhouette and fitLong-sleeve crewneck sweatshirt with a straight torso, slightly relaxed fit, and ribbed hem that sits at the model's waist.
- 03

Product
Rear view of an olive-green crewneck sweatshirt worn by a model, showing back panel, long raglan sleeves, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a black neck tape with brand text.
- Back panelFlat uninterrupted back panel in an olive-green knit fabric with a smooth, slightly textured surface and a visible horizontal stitch line near the lower hem.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.78 (high) - Sleeve styleLong raglan sleeves set into the shoulder with a visible seam line running from the neckline toward the underarm; left sleeve shows a rectangular patch seam at upper arm.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.12 · w 0.25 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.13 · w 0.22 · h 0.65 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsRibbed knit band at the lower hem and ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends in the same olive color, with the hem showing a visible top-stitched seam above the ribbing.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.75 · w 0.59 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.73 · w 0.12 · h 0.19 (high) - Neck tape brand labelShort black neck tape visible at the rear neckline with white printed text.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.05 (high) - Neck text“C.P. COMPANY”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.04 · w 0.17 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photo showing a model from the rear against a neutral light gray background. Image crops mid-thigh and includes part of the model's hands and trousers; lighting is even with soft shadows.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view of a standing model, shoulders slightly turned to the left of frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with even, diffused lighting and minimal shadows.
- Visible model partsLower head, neck, both hands, and upper legs of the model are visible; left ear has a small hoop earring.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.21 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.81 · w 0.17 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
olive green· body fabric#785F42black· neck tape- Back panelFlat uninterrupted back panel in an olive-green knit fabric with a smooth, slightly textured surface and a visible horizontal stitch line near the lower hem.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/FashionReps, r/DesignerRepsReddit users evaluate CP Company lens sweatshirt reps, noting mixed quality with acceptable accuracy in some but poor materials in others.
Opinions vary: one rep is seen as passable with minor lens flaws, another is called out for terrible quality; no strong positive or negative consensus.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual wear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Authentic CP Company lens sweater
Rep has minor differences in lens font and zipper, but overall passable.
Source Threads
Rep vs retail lens and fabric comparison
Also retail lens is 2mm bigger and not as thick as the rep. The rep lens thickness is a cylindrical shape and the retail is oval.
u/olburgsr/FashionRepsView thread →
QC: Bad neck tag and material
Terrible neck tag, really bad quality material used. If it’s a budget item then it’s fine but if you payed good money for it I would RL
u/SuperSaiyanGoku_r/DesignerRepsView thread →