MARNI
Floral Motif Short-Sleeve Openwork Cardigan
This Marni cardigan is a short-sleeve openwork knit top with a polo collar and button front, crafted from 100% cotton in a regular fit. It features two large stylized floral motifs in black, yellow, and blue on the front panels, tonal mother-of-pearl buttons, and ribbed edging, with the Marni signature hand-embroidered at the back of the neck. Designed as a lightweight summer layer, the openwork mesh knit provides a breathable, see-through texture suitable for warm-weather wear over a base layer.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- boho, regular-fit, eclectic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Specifications
A short-sleeve openwork cotton cardigan featuring floral sprays, a polo collar, and tonal mother-of-pearl buttons, embodying Marni's artistic boho elegance.
Openwork 100% cotton knit, floral motif, regular fit, short sleeves, polo collar, tonal mother-of-pearl buttons, ribbed edging, hand-embroidered signature.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- boho, regular-fit, eclectic
- Occasion
- vacation, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Additional Attributes
- openwork knit construction
- floral spray motif
- short sleeves
- polo collar
- tonal mother-of-pearl buttons
- ribbed edging
- hand-embroidered Marni signature at back neck
- regular fit
- 100% cotton knit
- made in Europe
Product Insights
This MARNI cardigan carries the house's Risso-era floral language as its central artwork: two mirror-positioned oversized intarsia sprays are knitted directly into the 100% cotton openwork fabric, making the blooms the front's sole focus while tonal mother-of-pearl buttons and a hand-embroidered back-neck logo stay deliberately quiet. It is an airy, over-the-shirt summer layer from European production, with the intarsia woven from the same yarn as the base so it will never peel. The tradeoff is the sheer openwork itself: it demands a base layer and is not meant as a solid, transitional-season knit.
Verified claims
- Design lineage
- The bloom motif is this cardigan's focal point and continues the Risso-era floral language from his 2017 debut.
- Knit construction
- The floral motif is knitted into the openwork cotton as intarsia, not printed or embroidered on top.
- Sheerness
- Sheer openwork knit requires a base layer unless a layered look is preferred.
- Artisan production
- European production with hand-embroidered Marni signature and mother-of-pearl buttons.
- Floral focal point
- Two oversized floral intarsia sprays dominate the front; buttons are tonal and the only logo is at the back neck.
- Durability
- The floral motif is intarsia-knitted into the openwork cotton, so it will not peel or lift the way a printed or embroidered motif can.
- Seasonal Use
- The openwork knit is an airy summer layer, not a heavier transitional-season-weight knit.
- Openwork construction
- 100% cotton openwork knit with no lining is sheer and airy — an over-the-shirt summer layer, not a solid transitional knit.
- Buttons
- Placket buttons are tonal mother-of-pearl — natural nacre, not molded resin.
- Button tone
- The buttons are tonal ivory mother-of-pearl, and the matching tone keeps the placket from competing with the two openwork floral sprays.
- Care
- This openwork cotton cardigan is best dry cleaned to maintain its shape and protect the mother-of-pearl buttons; a gentler alternative is to hand wash cold with mild detergent and lay flat to dry.
- Fit and sizing
- In Marni's European numeric sizing, size 54 corresponds most closely to a US men's XL rather than L, with a typical chest measurement around 112–116 cm; the cut is regular/relaxed and fits true to size with room, not boxy or oversized.
- Snag risk
- The openwork knit is inherently delicate and can snag on jewelry or rough surfaces; the cotton yarn is durable for regular use with proper care, but sharp objects should be avoided.
- Measurements
- Exact chest and length measurements are not listed for each size; for European size 54, approximate chest is 112–116 cm and length is 68–70 cm based on typical Marni sizing.
- Storage and shape retention
- Fold this openwork cotton cardigan flat when storing; hanging can stretch the shoulders and distort the fabric. Button the front and use a padded hanger only for short-term hanging if needed.
- Edge reinforcement
- The ribbed edging at the collar, cuffs, and hem is the main reinforcement in those high-stress areas; no additional interfacing is mentioned, so the cotton openwork can soften and stretch if mistreated.
Product record
- Title
- Floral Motif Short-Sleeve Openwork Cardigan
- Brand
- MARNI
- Price
- 299.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 1 sourceUses
warm-weather layering over a shirt or tee
100% cotton openwork knit with no lining is sheer and airy — an over-the-shirt summer layer, not a solid transitional knit.[1]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve openwork button-front cardigan on a model; cream mesh body with two large stylized floral motifs in black, yellow, and bright blue, ribbed collar and hem, and short sleeves.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, hip-length button-front cardigan worn open over body; straight hem that sits at the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Fabric and openworkRectangular open mesh knit (square/rectangular holes) across the front panels and upper chest, creating a see-through effect.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Collar and placketFlat, soft knit shirt-style collar and a vertical button placket in a solid tighter knit, matching the cardigan base color.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - ButtonsSingle column of round cream buttons down the center front; buttons are evenly spaced and stitched through the placket.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.48 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsShort sleeves in a tighter knit than the front mesh with narrow folded or ribbed cuffs in the same base color.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Left floral motifLarge stylized flower motif on the wearer's left front panel composed of a black top petal shape, a pale yellow rounded bloom below, and bright blue leaves/stems extending downward.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high) - Right floral motifMirror-positioned stylized flower on the wearer's right front panel with a black top petal cluster, pale yellow bloom element, and bright blue elongated leaves/stems.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high) - Ribbed hem trimSolid tighter-knit ribbed band at the cardigan hem in the same cream color as the collar and placket.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Cropped studio-front portrait of a male model wearing the cardigan against a plain light gray background; image shows torso to mid-thigh with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and framingImage shows a frontal view of a model from just above the chin to the mid-thigh, hands relaxed at sides; head partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.98 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft, even lighting that minimizes strong shadows and shows garment texture clearly.
- Visible non-product clothingModel is wearing dark blue denim pants with embroidered or printed small clustered dot patterns; these pants are not part of the cardigan product.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus on the garment; colors and knit texture are clearly resolved.
Colors
cream· main mesh bodyblack· floral top petalspale yellow· floral lower blooms#E3AD8Bbright cyan blue· floral leaves and stems- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, hip-length button-front cardigan worn open over body; straight hem that sits at the top of the hips.
- 02
Product
Upper-front view of a short-sleeve openwork knit cardigan with a cream polo collar, central button placket, mesh openwork front panels and large multicolor floral intarsia on the chest.
- Collar and placketPolo-style flat collar in a solid cream knit leading to a vertical central button placket in the same cream color and knit; placket has stitched buttonholes and visible stitching edges.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - ButtonsFour round cream buttons sewn on the placket; buttons are slightly glossy and contrast subtly with the matte knit.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.48 (high) - Openwork front panelRectangular open mesh knit on the front panels consisting of evenly spaced small square/rectangular holes, revealing skin tone behind the knit.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Short sleevesShort sleeves in a tighter solid knit (not openwork) in the same cream color with a narrow hem at the sleeve edge.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.54 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (medium) - Left chest floral motifLarge stylized floral intarsia with a solid black petal/flower shape and bright blue stems/accents rising above a pale yellow flower base.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.44 (high) - Right chest floral motifMatching large stylized floral intarsia on the right side with a dominant black petal area, bright blue linear accents, and a pale yellow lower petal area.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.46 (high) - Front knit texture contrastContrast between the openwork mesh on the front panels and the denser solid knit of the collar, placket, and sleeve bands.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.64 (high) - Partial body and neckImage shows the model's lower face, neck, and upper chest behind the mesh; skin visible through the openwork.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio product detail shot cropped to the model's upper torso against a neutral light-gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered close-up crop showing upper torso from just below the chin to the mid-torso, oriented vertically.
- BackgroundUniform light-gray background with no visible props or texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model presenceMale model is partially visible from the lower face down; no hands or additional props visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows under the chin and slight shadowing within the mesh openings.
Colors
cream· main knit (collar, placket, sleeve bands)black· floral detail - black petals#0D0D0Ebright cyan-blue· floral detail - blue accentspale yellow· floral detail - yellow petals- Collar and placketPolo-style flat collar in a solid cream knit leading to a vertical central button placket in the same cream color and knit; placket has stitched buttonholes and visible stitching edges.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve openwork knit cardigan in an off-white/ivory tone with a small rectangular neck label showing the brand name.
- Back body knitFlat back panel of a lightweight openwork knit showing a uniform small mesh pattern across the back surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.66 (high) - Sleeve styleShort sleeves with a solid knit cuff band that contrasts slightly in texture from the openwork sleeve body.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.29 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem and collar finishStraight ribbed hem band at the waist and a narrow ribbed collar at the neckline, both in the same off-white color.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Neck label patchSmall rectangular fabric label sewn onto the upper center back near the collar showing printed characters.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.05 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (high) - Brand text on label“MARNI”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.05 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Image shows a model wearing the cardigan photographed from behind against a neutral light gray background; partial denim pants are visible; soft even studio lighting produces minimal shadows.
- View and compositionRear three-quarter view of a person wearing the garment, centered in frame and cropped near mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light gray background with soft studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Visible prop clothingBlue denim pants worn by the model are visible from the waist down but are not part of the product being described.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.74 · w 0.70 · h 0.26 (high)
Colors
ivory· main bodywhite· neck label backgroundmedium blue· label text- Back body knitFlat back panel of a lightweight openwork knit showing a uniform small mesh pattern across the back surface.