
Sacai
Red Wool Cardigan
Sacai's red wool cardigan is a women's knit top made from 100% wool, featuring a V-neck, button front closure, ribbed edging, and patch pockets. The cropped silhouette has a straight, slightly boxy fit with long extended ribbed cuffs. It functions as a standard cardigan for layering over tops or dresses.
- Color
- Red
- Material
- 100% wool
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, minimal, experimental
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A vibrant red wool cardigan from Sacai with a refined clean silhouette, ribbed edging, and patch pockets.
100% wool knit, button front closure, ribbed edging, patch pockets
- Color
- Red · red
- Material
- 100% wool
- Style
- classic, minimal, experimental
- Occasion
- casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Luxurious 100% wool knit
- Buttons down the front
- Ribbed edging
- Patch pockets
- Refined, clean silhouette
- Vibrant red color
- Classical cardigan reimagined
- Knit and colour take centre stage
- Simple piece brimming with character
Product Insights
Sacai's red wool cardigan subverts the classic silhouette with its bold color, embodying the brand's signature balance of stability and betrayal. Made from 100% wool with a tighter weave than comparable blends, it offers superior shape retention, warmth, breathability, and durability—outlasting cashmere at a similar price. The logo-free design, marked only by a small 'sacai' label, makes it a discreet entry point into the avant-garde universe of Chitose Abe's Tokyo-founded label. However, this requires tradeoffs: dry cleaning or gentle hand washing to preserve the fabric, and for enthusiasts, replicating its mixed-material detail demands reverse-engineering the pattern and sourcing fine-gauge red wool.
Verified claims
- Color
- Red color subverts classic cardigan, achieving Sacai's balance of stability and betrayal.
- Brand philosophy
- Sacai's logo-free design and experimental origins make this cardigan an entry point into the brand's hybrid universe.
- Branding
- No visible logos; only a small 'sacai' label on the upper back.
- Material
- 100% wool, tighter weave and more resilient than Chloé's 70/30 blend, at similar price.
- Shape retention
- 100% wool's natural elasticity preserves the cardigan's crisp silhouette over time.
- Warmth
- Hollow wool fibers trap body heat for cold-weather warmth without heavy bulk.
- Breathability
- Hygroscopic wool absorbs moisture vapor without feeling damp, preventing clamminess.
- Durability
- Wool's natural elasticity and resilience make the cardigan outlast cashmere blends.
- Care
- Dry clean or gentle hand wash to preserve wool's shape and performance.
- Design
- Approachable entry point to Sacai's aesthetic, with no logos and a recognizable silhouette.
- Provenance
- Founded by Chitose Abe in Tokyo in 1999, Sacai carries avant-garde fashion lineage.
- Replication challenge
- Enthusiasts must reverse-engineer the pattern, source fine-gauge red wool, and reconcile a mixed-material detail.
- Brand cachet
- Sacai's Tokyo avant-garde roots make this logo-free cardigan a discreet art-world purchase.
- Cleaning
- Dry cleaning recommended; uniform 100% wool allows gentle hand washing.
- Storage
- Stored folded to avoid stretching the shoulders and ribbed cuffs.
Product record
- Title
- Red Wool Cardigan
- Brand
- Sacai
- Price
- 1225 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view closeup of a red knitted V-neck cardigan with three visible black buttons, two small front welt pockets, ribbed trim at placket, hem and extended cuffs; shown on a model cropped at the waist.
- Overall torso shapeCropped cardigan covering the upper torso to just above the waist, fitted through the shoulders and chest with slightly relaxed body; fabric appears knitted with a smooth, fine horizontal stitch.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Neckline and placketV-neck formed by a ribbed placket that runs down the center front; placket is visibly thicker and ribbed compared with the body fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high) - Front buttonsThree round glossy black buttons vertically aligned on the center placket; each button has a subtle highlight reflection.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high) - Welt pocketsTwo small horizontal welt pockets on the lower front panels, positioned symmetrically left and right of the placket; pocket openings are ribbed and lie flat.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Hem detailWide ribbed hem at the waist with a pronounced vertical rib pattern; hem sits slightly raised on the left side where tucked under belt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve and cuff constructionLong sleeves with extended wide ribbed cuffs beginning below the wrist and continuing to the hand; cuff ribbing is vertical and denser than body stitch.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric textureFine knit texture with small horizontal stitch visible across the body panels; knit appears uniform and matte.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model from neck to hips on a plain light background; partial view of black trousers and belt visible; lighting is even with soft shadows; image cropped at model's chin and upper thighs.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio crop showing the model from just below the chin to the upper thighs, centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray to white seamless background with no visible props.
- Additional clothing visibleBlack tailored trousers and a black fabric belt with a rectangular metal buckle are visible below the cardigan; belt end hangs down at the right front.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.38 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven frontal lighting with soft shadows under the hem and along the sides of the body, small highlights on the buttons and slight sheen on the belt.
- Image crop limitationModel chin and lower legs are cropped out of the frame; hands are partially visible at lower edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
bright red· body#E30B25black· buttons- Overall torso shapeCropped cardigan covering the upper torso to just above the waist, fitted through the shoulders and chest with slightly relaxed body; fabric appears knitted with a smooth, fine horizontal stitch.
- 02

Product
Front view of a red knit V-neck cardigan with visible button closure, patch pockets, long ribbed sleeves and a ribbed hem cropped at the waist, worn by a model.
- SilhouetteCardigan shown from the front with a straight, slightly boxy torso that ends at the natural waist, long sleeves extending past the wrist cuffs, and a V-neck opening.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.08 · w 0.62 · h 0.38 (high) - Closure and buttonsSingle-breasted front with a vertical row of four visible round black buttons on the right-front placket and corresponding buttonholes on the left placket.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.15 · w 0.08 · h 0.30 (high) - Neckline and placketV-shaped neckline with a ribbed trim along the front placket creating a defined border around the opening.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.45 · h 0.18 (high) - PocketsTwo small horizontal patch pockets positioned on the lower front panels, each with a subtle ribbed top edge.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.29 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.29 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Ribbed detailsWide ribbed knit at the hem and at the sleeve cuffs extending several inches up the forearm, with the cuff ribbing noticeably longer than typical cuffs.
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.33 · w 0.60 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high) - Knit textureEven, tight knit texture consistent with medium-weight wool or similar knit fabric, visible across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.50 (medium) - Cropped lengthCardigan hem falls at the top of the hips above the waistband of the trousers, creating a cropped appearance.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.36 · w 0.62 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light gray background showing a model cropped at the chin and full legs; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model presentationCardigan shown on a standing model wearing a white collared shirt underneath and black wide-leg trousers; model is centered and cropped at the chin.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft, even lighting that produces faint shadows under the model's feet and subtle shading on the garment.
- Image framingFull-body vertical framing showing the model from just below the chin to the shoes, with the product centered horizontally.
Colors
bright red· main body#E4122Cblack· buttons#120E12- SilhouetteCardigan shown from the front with a straight, slightly boxy torso that ends at the natural waist, long sleeves extending past the wrist cuffs, and a V-neck opening.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a red knit long-sleeve cardigan worn by a model; visible features include a ribbed waistband, extended ribbed sleeve cuffs, and a small horizontal fabric label at the upper back.
- Overall shapeBoxy, slightly cropped knit sweater with a straight horizontal ribbed waistband and long sleeves that extend past the wrist onto the hand.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.75 (high) - Ribbed waistbandWide, vertically ribbed band at the hem that is visibly thicker and has tighter stitch texture than the body knit.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Extended ribbed cuffsSleeve cuffs are long and vertically ribbed, starting well below the elbow and extending past the wrist; cuffs appear continuous with sleeve fabric.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.55 · w 0.16 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.35 (high) - Upper-back labelSmall horizontal fabric label stitched at the upper center back just below the neckline.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.04 (high) - Label text“sacai”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.04 (medium) - Knit textureFine horizontal knit texture on the main body distinct from the vertical ribs at the hem and cuffs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high) - Shoulder and seam detailVisible shoulder seam running from neckline to sleeve with a slightly dropped shoulder line on the rear view.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background showing a model from the rear; image is cropped at mid-thigh with even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundEven light neutral background without texture or props.
- Model presence and croppingPhotographed on a model shown from the upper neck to mid-thigh; hands partially visible at the lower edges of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal shadows and consistent illumination across the garment.
Colors
bright red· body and sleeves#DD132Bbright red rib· ribbed waistband and cuffs#D4122Cdark red label· upper-back fabric label#DD041C- Overall shapeBoxy, slightly cropped knit sweater with a straight horizontal ribbed waistband and long sleeves that extend past the wrist onto the hand.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/knittingpatternsReddit users on r/knittingpatterns discuss how to replicate a Sacai red wool cardigan, focusing on its cable pattern and mixed-material construction.
The discussion is purely about pattern replication with no positive or negative sentiment towards the product.
Themes
Use Cases
- DIY knitting project to replicate the cardigan
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Sacai cardigan construction speculation
I rewatched the video. I’m now thinking the white band at the bottom is stiff fabric because the sweater flares out all the way around. Sacai uses a mix of sweater knit and fabric in their collections.
u/MellowFredr/knittingpatternsView thread →