MARNI
Striped Openwork Pure Cashmere Sweater
CA$2,000.00CAD
In Stock
The Marni Striped Openwork Pure Cashmere Sweater is a crew-neck pullover made from 100% cashmere with a regular fit. It features colorful horizontal stripes and an openwork perforated knit pattern, with ribbed edging at the neck, cuffs, and hem. This sweater is made in Peru and is suitable for casual wear.
- Color
- Colorful Stripes
- Material
- 100% cashmere
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, classic, modern, boho, regular-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Luxurious cashmere sweater with colorful stripes and openwork weave, offering a modern twist on a classic silhouette.
100% cashmere knit, striped pattern, perforated openwork, crew neck, ribbed edging, regular fit.
- Color
- Colorful Stripes
- Material
- 100% cashmere
- Style
- casual, classic, modern, boho, regular-fit
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- striped pattern
- openwork perforated weave
- 100% cashmere wool
- regular fit
- crew neckline
- ribbed cuffs and hem
- made in Peru
- colorful stripes
- sumptuous feel
- modern design
- Italian craftsmanship
Product Insights
The Marni Striped Openwork Pure Cashmere Sweater, priced at $2000 CAD and currently out of stock, embodies the brand's experimental design heritage through its signature striped openwork pointelle knit, a recurring texture that creates an airy drape with three-dimensional stripe depth and mechanical stretch. Crafted in Peru, this oversized piece connects avant-garde design to skilled craftsmanship, offering breathable temperature regulation that layers without bulk while the cashmere regains shape and ribbed edging prevents bagging. The main tradeoff is the boxy intended silhouette—standard EU conversions mislead, and sizing down one is recommended for a neater fit—alongside delicate care requirements: dry clean only, removable jewelry to prevent snags, and snag-prone nature, though Peru construction ensures durability.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Striped openwork knit embodies Marni's experimental design heritage and Risso's three-dimensional knit focus.
- Signature stripes
- Stripes are a declared Marni house code, not a seasonal trend.
- Openwork texture
- Openwork pointelle is a recurring texture signature in Marni's cashmere line.
- Craftsmanship
- Made in Peru, connecting avant-garde design to skilled knitwear craftsmanship.
- Sizing
- Oversized cut fits true to size; standard EU conversions mislead.
- Fit
- Boxy intended silhouette; size down one for a neater fit.
- Knit structure
- Openwork creates airy drape and mechanical stretch; cashmere regains shape.
- Temperature regulation
- Breathable openwork regulates temperature, works alone or under a coat.
- Drape
- Openwork cashmere drapes fluidly and creates three-dimensional stripe depth.
- Stretch
- Openwork stretches with movement and ribbing preserves shape.
- Breathability
- Pointelle breathes for year-round wear and layers without bulk.
- Durability
- Dry clean only; snag-prone; Peru construction ensures durability.
- Care method
- Dry-clean and lay flat to dry.
- Handling precautions
- Remove jewelry before wearing to prevent snags.
- Shape retention
- Ribbed edging prevents the openwork body from bagging.
- Made in Peru
- Peru's long textile tradition and skilled knitwear factories are essential for this sweater's delicate openwork and cashmere handling.
Product record
- Title
- Striped Openwork Pure Cashmere Sweater
- Brand
- MARNI
- Price
- 2000 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Deep Research
How Marni men's sizing fits
- Marni has a reputation for inconsistent sizing between seasons, but this mainly affects tailored pieces — their knitwear and jersey categories have historically stayed true to the oversized house cut, making sweaters a safer buy without a try-on.
- Because Marni's cuts are inherently oversized, a numbered Italian size (IT 48, for instance) does not map predictably to a standard UK or US chest measurement — a 48 here may fit more like a generous US Medium, so consulting a dedicated brand size guide for this specific garment is the only reliable way to convert from your usual number.
- A comparable Marni men's roundneck sweater from gravitypope fits true to size — the model, standing 5'11" with a 30" waist, wears IT 44 (men's XS), confirming that the brand's Italian sizes already incorporate the oversized ease and that your normal size will deliver the intended relaxed fit without looking oversized.
- Marni's men's knitwear is cut deliberately boxy and roomy — if you want the proper Marni silhouette, take your usual size, but if you prefer a neater, closer fit, size down one full size.
Caring for an openwork cashmere knit
- The openwork’s exposed loops catch on any sharp edge — prong-set rings, watch crowns, zipper pulls — so it’s essential to remove hand and wrist jewelry before dressing and to layer only over smooth undershirts to minimize micro-snags that compound into visible pulls over time.
How openwork knit wears and breathes
- The openwork subtracts material, making the sweater significantly lighter than an equivalent solid cashmere knit; that weight reduction, combined with the inherent softness of cashmere, produces a fluid, almost liquid drape that follows body movement without clinging, so it reads as effortlessly elegant rather than stiffly luxurious.
- The knit stretches mechanically — the loops elongate under tension and contract back — giving a forgiving, comfortable fit that adapts to movement without the need for spandex; cashmere's natural resilience means this pointelle sweater pulls back into shape after wear, as long as it's laid flat to dry rather than hung, which would stress the eyelets.
- The grid of eyelets works as a passive venting system, releasing body heat through hundreds of micro-channels, so the sweater feels cool and airy on a warm day yet still provides a light protective layer when the temperature drops — it's engineered as a season-spanning piece, not a deep-winter insulator.
- Marni paired the openwork body with a ribbed crew neck and hem — the rib knit's superior elasticity acts as a frame that prevents the stretchy pointelle from bagging out at the openings, so the sweater keeps its intended silhouette after hours of wear.
Why Peruvian cashmere matters
- Peru has a textile tradition stretching back thousands of years and is home to some of the world’s most respected knitwear factories — the 'Made in Peru' label on this Marni sweater signals a level of construction expertise that directly benefits the clean finishing of its openwork and ribbed details.
Marni's playful approach to stripes and texture
- The sweater’s blend of bold stripes and perforated knit directly channels the experimental DNA of Marni founder Consuelo Castiglioni, who from 1994 built the label on combining shapes, textures, and colors in innovative ways — a legacy that Risso now updates with heightened textile research, making this piece a wearable link between the brand’s origins and its current avant-garde expression.
- Francesco Risso has publicly declared stripes 'epitomes of our style,' meaning the multicolor banding on this sweater is a deliberate, permanent signature rather than a transient trend — owning it is purchasing the most recognizable visual identity of Marni.
- Marni consistently uses openwork — described as pointelle on some sister products — across its cashmere lineup, as seen in women’s styles with 'horizontal stripes and openwork detailing'; the perforated weave on this men's version is thus part of a defined house code that introduces airiness and tactile dimension to otherwise flat knitwear.
- Since becoming creative director in 2017, Francesco Risso has intensified Marni’s attention on knit texture — he specifically cites how 'workmanships and weavings emphasize texture, highlighting their three-dimensionality' — and this sweater’s openwork is a direct result, lending a sculptural quality that distinguishes it from ordinary striped jumpers.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of an oversized rib-knit crewneck sweater in light grey with horizontal multi-color stripes and intentional openwork holes; visible dropped shoulder, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and ribbed hem falling over jeans pocket.
- SilhouetteLoose, oversized long-sleeve sweater with dropped shoulder and relaxed body that extends past the waist over the hips
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.06 · w 0.92 · h 0.82 (high) - NecklineWide ribbed crewneck collar in the same grey yarn as the body
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.03 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbed trimsWide ribbed hem and ribbed sleeve cuffs in matching grey, the hem visible folded over jeans and showing vertical ribbing
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.60 · w 0.26 · h 0.27 (high) - Openwork patternRegularly spaced open knit holes and small diamond-shaped openwork motifs distributed across the front and sleeves
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - Horizontal stripesAlternating horizontal striped bands across the body and sleeves composed of thin yellow, rust brown, and dark contrast lines separated by the grey ground
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.84 · h 0.40 (high) - Sleeve shape and stylingLong relaxed sleeves with extra length creating horizontal folds at the forearms and wrists
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.46 · w 0.42 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.34 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible wear stylingRight hand of model partially in pocket causing the hem to drape and gather on the left side
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.68 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped at mid-thigh on a model against a plain light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model crop and poseImage shows model from chin to mid-thigh in a three-quarter frontal pose with head slightly turned to the right; left hand in pocket and right hand relaxed at side
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Background and lightingEven, high-key neutral backdrop with soft diffuse lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and a slight soft shadow under the hem
- Image qualitySharp focus on sweater knit texture and stripes, no visible text or labels on background
Colors
light heather grey· main body#C3C2C5warm yellow· stripe accentrust brown· stripe accent#7A757Bdark charcoal· stripe outline- SilhouetteLoose, oversized long-sleeve sweater with dropped shoulder and relaxed body that extends past the waist over the hips
- 02
Product
Knit crewneck sweater in a light gray openwork knit with horizontal multi-color stripe bands, ribbed collar and cuffs, visible drop shoulder and relaxed oversized sleeve shape.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, slightly oversized knit sweater showing the upper torso and folded arms; visible drop shoulder seam at top of arm.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.10 · w 0.96 · h 0.75 (high) - NecklineShort ribbed crewneck collar in the same light gray yarn as the body, with tight vertical ribs.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve cuffWide ribbed cuff in light gray with close vertical ribs, folded slightly as the arm is crossed.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high) - Openwork textureDeliberate small irregular eyelet holes scattered across the knit fabric creating an openwork effect.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high) - Horizontal stripe bandsRaised horizontal multi-color stripes running across chest and sleeves composed of narrow rows in yellow, dark brown, rust and thin black detailing, slightly textured compared with the base knit.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high) - Knit yarn appearanceSoft, slightly fuzzy yarn surface consistent with a cashmere or fine-wool knit, with visible stitch rows.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible seamShoulder seam line visible near the top of the sleeve where stripe pattern continues over the shoulder.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (medium) - Sleeve drapeLoose, slightly bunched sleeve fabric at the wrist area indicating an oversized cut.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.56 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Cropped studio portrait showing a male model from mid-face to waist against a plain light gray background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and a hand wearing a ring visible on the right side of image.
- Model crop and poseImage shows model from just below the nose to mid-torso with arms crossed and right hand resting on left upper arm.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.46 (high) - Hand accessoryRight hand visible with a gold-toned ring set with a rectangular yellow stone; hand rests on sweater sleeve.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Image crop limitationLower torso and full face are cropped out of the frame; only a partial view of the model's mouth and jaw is visible.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.00 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
light gray· body#C5C4C9mustard yellow· stripe - yellowdark brown· stripe - dark brownrust orange· stripe - rust- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, slightly oversized knit sweater showing the upper torso and folded arms; visible drop shoulder seam at top of arm.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knit sweater with horizontal multi-color stripes and deliberate openwork holes across the back and sleeves; ribbed collar, cuffs and hem are visible.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, slightly oversized long-sleeve sweater shown from the back with dropped shoulder seam and relaxed fit over the wearer.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - Knit fabric and openworkMedium-gauge knit with repeated small openwork eyelet holes forming an all-over perforated pattern across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Horizontal stripe bandsMultiple horizontal stripe bands spanning the body and sleeves; each band is composed of narrow stacked stripes in contrasting colors creating a repeated striped motif.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.12 · w 0.82 · h 0.68 (high) - Ribbed trimsRibbed crewneck collar, wide ribbed hem and ribbed sleeve cuffs in the same light gray as the sweater body.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.45 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.60 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high) - Shoulder and sleeve detailDropped shoulder with visible horizontal stripe continuing across the top of the sleeve; sleeve appears relaxed and slightly gathered at the cuff.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.08 · w 0.38 · h 0.42 (high) - Visible hemline shapeStraight hem that sits at the upper thigh area of the wearer with a noticeable ribbed band.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.76 · w 0.82 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the garment against a plain light gray background; three-quarter rear pose with right hand visible and soft, even lighting.
- Model poseMale model shown from the back at a slight three-quarter angle turning his head to the right; right hand partially visible at the lower right edge.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.76 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with even, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadows.
- Visible jeans propLower portion of the image shows light blue denim jeans worn by the model beneath the sweater.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.84 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Image framingProduct centered in frame with slight crop at the top of the head and full visibility of sweater back down to upper thighs.
Colors
light heather gray· main body#C6C4C9warm yellow· stripe - yellowburgundy· stripe - burgundydark brown· stripe - dark accent- Overall silhouetteLoose, slightly oversized long-sleeve sweater shown from the back with dropped shoulder seam and relaxed fit over the wearer.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- MARNI
Gray cashmere jumper with openwork knit
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Q&A
2 answered- What is the recommended care method for this cashmere sweater? Is it hand wash only or dry clean?
- For this cashmere sweater, we recommend dry cleaning. A similar Marni openwork cashmere sweater lists dry clean as the care method [2], and this is standard for fine cashmere to maintain its shape and softness.
- What is the weight or gauge of the cashmere? Is it a lightweight or mid-weight knit?
- The cashmere is a lightweight knit. A similar Marni openwork cashmere sweater is described as having a 'Lightweight' fabric weight [2], and our sweater uses a pointelle-style openwork pattern, which typically feels airy and not heavy.