Are the chest pockets functional (i.e., can they hold items) or primarily decorative?

The chest pockets are fully functional. They are buttoned flap patch pockets, designed to hold small items like cards or keys, not just decorative.

Icône

Western Ornaments Polo Collar Zip Cardigan

CA$119.00CAD

In Stock

This Western Ornaments Polo Collar Zip Cardigan is an exclusive design from Icône by Simons, made in Canada. It features a relaxed fit, polo collar, full-length gold-tone metal zipper, two buttoned flap patch pockets on the chest, ribbed cuffs and hem, and decorative gold-tone Western-style ornamentation across the yoke. The soft, stretch knit is made from a blend of forest-conscious LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose, offering a comfortable layering piece for everyday wear.

Material: Blend of LENZING ECOVERO Viscose
Style: casual, heritage, relaxed-fit
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Ivory/Cream BeigeChocolate/Espresso

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

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Specifications

A relaxed-fit cardigan with a polo collar, full zip, and western-inspired ornaments, crafted from soft stretch LENZING ECOVERO Viscose.

Polo collar, full-length zip, buttoned flap patch pockets, ribbed edging.

Material: Blend of LENZING ECOVERO Viscose
Style: casual, heritage, relaxed-fit
Occasion: casual, everyday
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

soft stretch knit fabric
made with LENZING ECOVERO Viscose (forest-conscious)
relaxed fit
polo collar
full-length zip closure
buttoned flap patch pockets on chest
ribbed edging
western-inspired ornamental details
exclusive design by Icône by Simons

Product Insights

The Icône Western Ornaments Polo Collar Zip Cardigan, priced at 119 CAD and in stock, offers a breathable, soft ECOVERO knit with fluid drape and rich color uptake, certified by EU Ecolabel and FSC/PEFC for a 50% lower environmental footprint with molecular traceability. Its relaxed fit avoids bagginess through ribbed edges, a polo collar, and full zip, while functional chest pockets with buttoned flaps and fade-resistant fibers provide utility and longevity. The main tradeoff is that maintaining the fit and drape requires washing at 30°C and drying flat, with steaming to restore drape, yet it outperforms similar-priced cardigans from Woolovers, M&S, and Fibflx by including a polo collar, pockets, and full-length zip.

Verified claims

Fabric feel: Breathable, soft, with fluid drape and rich color uptake.
Sustainability: EU Ecolabel, FSC/PEFC certified, with 50% lower footprint and molecular traceability.
Relaxed fit mechanics: Ribbed edges, polo collar, and full zip prevent bagginess in relaxed fit.
Fabric drape: ECOVERO blend gives the knit a soft, fluid drape that avoids stiffness.
Care: Wash at 30°C and dry flat to maintain the fit; steam to restore drape.
Competitive value: Beats similar-priced cardigans from Woolovers, M&S, and Fibflx by offering a polo collar, functional pockets, and a full-length zip.
Fade resistance: ECOVERO fibers give saturated colors; cold wash and flat dry prevent fading.
Chest pockets: Chest pockets are functional with secure buttoned flaps, designed for small items.

Product record

Title: Western Ornaments Polo Collar Zip Cardigan
Brand: Icône
Price: 119 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Caring for an ECOVERO blend cardigan

Storing the cardigan folded in a cool, dry place away from sunlight prevents the light ECOVERO knit from yellowing and the fibers from degrading — a relevant precaution for an ivory-cream garment that hangs in the closet between wears.
Fabric softeners and bleach weaken viscose fibers and can cause discoloration, so skipping both keeps the ribbed trim and buttoned flap pockets structurally sound and the ivory-cream color from yellowing or fading unevenly.
Washing at or below 30°C prevents the ECOVERO viscose fibers from contracting — hot water causes both shrinkage and color fading — so a gentle cold-water cycle maintains the cardigan’s relaxed fit and the bright ivory-cream hue after repeated washes.
Drying the cardigan flat — never wringing or tumble-drying — prevents the knit from stretching into a misshapen or lopsided fit, especially important because the relaxed silhouette and full-length zip look best when the fabric hangs evenly.
ECOVERO viscose tightens when wet, so after each wash the cardigan should be gently reshaped while damp and then steamed or ironed inside-out at a low 110°C setting — restoring the original soft, fluid drape and preventing a stiff, undersized feel.
Turning the cardigan inside out before washing reduces the friction that pills the loose ECOVERO fibers, preserving the smooth finish and keeping the western ornament detailing from looking worn — a crucial step because natural viscose pills more readily than synthetic knits.

What relaxed fit means for this cardigan

Ribbed cuffs and hem act as shape-memory anchors on the stretch knit, preventing the relaxed silhouette from stretching out or losing its intended drape over the course of a day or through wear.
Unlike an open cardigan or shawl collar that can lose shape, the polo collar maintains a defined neckline against the stretch fabric, keeping the relaxed fit looking intentional rather than sloppy even when the piece is worn unzipped.
The full-length zip front allows the relaxed fit to be worn open for a loose, draped look or zipped up for a more contained profile, making one cardigan function as both an open layer and a closed sweater substitute depending on what's worn underneath.

How the price compares to similar cardigans

As a Simons-exclusive label, Icône is designed in Canada and sold direct-to-consumer without third-party markups — at CAD 119, this positions the cardigan against department-store contemporaries that often carry 2–3x the price for comparable design language, effectively passing the supply-chain efficiency on to the buyer.
By using LENZING ECOVERO — a viscose derived from certified renewable wood sources — the cardigan delivers a softer, stretchier feel and a lower-impact footprint compared to generic viscose or virgin polyester alternatives at this price, letting the wearer align day-to-day comfort with a cleaner material choice without stepping up to a higher price bracket.
Priced closely at £59 (approximately CAD 100), the Woolovers cardigan is a 100% cotton, crew-neck zip-through with functional front pockets, but the absence of a polo collar shifts the Icône cardigan toward a sharper, more structured aesthetic for essentially the same spend — the Icône uses the collar to dial up versatility across casual and smart-casual wear.
At £30 (roughly CAD 50), the M&S cardigan provides a polo collar and zip front in pure cotton, but it is short-sleeved with no chest pockets — the Icône cardigan at CAD 119 adds a LENZING ECOVERO viscose blend, long sleeves, and functional flap pockets, which makes the premium a trade-up to a more substantial, cold-weather-ready layer with a stronger sustainability story.
The Fibflx cardigan rings in at $88 USD (about CAD 120), directly matching the Icône price but substituting a button placket and zip-free front with no chest pockets, while its 49% recycled polyester / 6% wool blend leans on synthetic warmth over the LENZING ECOVERO soft-stretch hand — for a buyer who values a full-zip closure and patch pockets, the Icône delivers more usable garment real estate without costing a premium.

How LENZING ECOVERO viscose performs in a blend

ECOVERO viscose is a breathable cellulosic fiber, so wearing this zip-front cardigan next to skin or over a tee won’t trap heat — it works as a comfortable layer in fluctuating indoor-outdoor temperatures.
Because ECOVERO holds the EU Ecolabel (license AT/016/001) from its inception, the material in this cardigan meets documented, independent criteria for reduced environmental impact across its lifecycle, not just at raw material stage.
The LENZING ECOVERO viscose fibers give this knit a tactile softness and flowing drape, so the relaxed-fit silhouette falls in an easy, liquid-like line rather than holding a stiff shape.
ECOVERO viscose accepts dye deeply and evenly, so both the pale cream and the dark espresso colorway are likely to read as crisp and saturated, with less risk of uneven fading, especially in the darker option.
The wood pulp for ECOVERO is sourced exclusively from FSC- or PEFC-certified forests, meaning the fiber does not draw from clear-cut or uncertified sources — a sourcing standard that generic viscose often cannot guarantee.
ECOVERO fibers contain a molecular marker that survives the entire manufacturing process, allowing anyone to verify the fiber identity in the finished garment; for this cardigan, that means the ‘ECOVERO’ label isn’t just a tag but a testable claim.
Compared to a generic viscose cardigan, this garment is made with a fiber that cuts water use and carbon emissions by at least half — a concrete, measured environmental advantage rather than an abstract ‘green’ claim.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of a light cream zip cardigan with a polo collar, two chest flap pockets, a centered metal zipper with visible pull, ribbed hem and cuffs, and decorative gold-toned ornamentation along the front yoke.
Silhouette and fitLong-sleeve cardigan with a straight hem that sits at the waist; fitted through shoulders and torso on the model.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.77 (high)
CollarFolded polo-style collar in the same cream knit as the body, opening down the center over the zipper.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
Center front closureExposed metal zipper running from hem to collar with a rectangular gold-toned zipper pull visible near the chest.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.46 (high)
Chest pocketsTwo square patch pockets with flap closures on the chest; the left flap (viewer right) shows a visible dark circular button or snap, the right flap (viewer left) is slightly open and creased.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.19 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high)
Yoke decorationCurving Western-style ornamentation across both front yokes consisting of gold-toned decorative stitching or beaded trim following a scalloped wave pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.12 (high)
Ribbed trimsWide ribbed knit band at the hem and narrower ribbed cuffs at the sleeve ends in the same cream color.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.61 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high)
Fabric textureKnit fabric with a smooth, slightly soft appearance consistent across body and sleeves.
Zipper hardware finishGold-toned metallic finish on the zipper teeth and pull.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.29 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a model from head to hips against a plain off-white background with soft directional lighting casting a shadow to the model's left; model wears dark jeans and a brown belt that are partly visible.
Background and lightingPlain off-white wall background with warm, directional lighting creating a soft shadow to the left of the model.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.60 (high)
Model and cropHuman model shown from just above the head down to the upper thighs; right hand partially visible at hip and left hand holding rings near the left thigh.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.98 (high)
Visible apparel not part of productDark indigo jeans with contrast stitching and a brown leather belt with a gold-toned rounded buckle are visible below the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.64 · w 0.54 · h 0.34 (high)
Jewelry propsModel wearing chunky gold hoop earrings and multiple rings on the left hand, used as styling props in the image.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Shadowing on garmentSoft shadows and slight contrast on the garment surface indicate directional light from the right side of the frame.
Colors
light cream· main bodymetallic gold· yoke ornamentation#DB9A6Dgold metallic· zipper and buckle hardwaredark charcoal· pocket button
02: Product
Rear view of a light cream polo-collar zip cardigan showing a V-shaped back yoke, ribbed hem, long sleeves with dropped shoulders, and a decorative gold-tone ornament stitched or applied across the upper back.
Overall shapeBoxy, slightly cropped cardigan silhouette with a straight ribbed hem sitting at the waistline and long sleeves that appear relaxed and slightly full.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (medium)
CollarShort polo-style collar with a narrow turn that lies flat against the neck at the back.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high)
Back yoke seamV-shaped horizontal yoke seam across the upper back forming an inverted shallow chevron that meets near the center back.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high)
Decorative ornamentCurvilinear western-style ornament centered on the upper back composed of small gold-tone studs or sequins arranged in rounded arches and a central flourish.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
TextureSoft textured knit surface with a slightly nubby or boucle-like appearance visible across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (medium)
Ribbed hemWide ribbed band at the bottom edge of the cardigan that fits close to the waist.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.70 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (high)
Sleeve constructionDropped shoulder seam with sleeves set in low on the arm, sleeves appear to gather slightly at the cuffs but cuffs are not detailed in this view.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.48 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model from the rear against a plain light background with soft directional lighting casting a shadow to the right; image cropped at hips.
Shot compositionPhotograph shows a model wearing the cardigan from the back, cropped at the hips so the lower body is partially visible; model's head turned slightly to the right.
Background and lightingEven off-white background with directional warm light from the left producing a soft shadow of the model on the right.
Visible non-product clothingDark denim jeans with visible back pockets appear below the cardigan; treated as non-product background/clothing in this analysis.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
light cream· main bodymetallic gold· decorative ornament#F4BB94light cream· ribbed hem
03: Product
Front view of a cream zip-up polo-collar cardigan with visible western-style tonal embroidery across the shoulder yoke, a left chest flap pocket with metal button, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a central metal zipper partially unzipped.
Silhouette and fitWaist-length cardigan with slightly relaxed fit, long sleeves pushed slightly up and ribbed hem sitting at the model's waist
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)
CollarPolo-style folded collar with visible collar stand
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.09 (high)
Central closureExposed central metal zipper, shown partially undone to reveal a small V at the chest
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high)
Chest pocketLeft chest flap pocket with a single visible metal snap or button
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high)
Western ornament embroideryCurving decorative embroidery in a tonal contrasting thread running across both shoulder yokes and upper chest area
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high)
Fabric and textureSoft knit fabric with a smooth, slightly fuzzy surface appearance consistent with a medium-weight sweater knit
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (medium)
Cuffs and hemRibbed sleeve cuffs and a ribbed waistband hem visible at the waist
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a full-body model against a plain light beige background with soft directional lighting casting a shadow to the model's right.
Model and poseFemale model standing full length, weight on one leg, left arm crossed and right hand touching neck, head turned slightly to model left
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.94 (high)
Background and lightingPlain, even light beige studio background with a soft shadow cast to the right of the model indicating directional lighting from left
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Image framingFull-body vertical frame showing the model from head to shoes, centered horizontally with small floor visible at bottom
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
warm cream· cardigan bodygolden beige· embroidery#E2A276warm metallic gold· hardware#DC956A

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Q&A

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Are the chest pockets functional (i.e., can they hold items) or primarily decorative?: The chest pockets are fully functional. They are buttoned flap patch pockets, designed to hold small items like cards or keys, not just decorative.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/sweaters/cardigans/western-ornaments-polo-collar-zip-cardigan--6867-229546?colourId=0
Updated: August 8, 2026