The Armen Silver cardigan is made in our workshop in France from a yarn developed by a British spinning mill. Composed of 75% Super Geelong lambswool and 25% angora, this yarn gives the cardigan a light, voluminous, and slightly fluffy knit that feels exceptionally soft to the touch and can be worn directly against the skin.

Knitted on size 7 needles, the design features a loose, relaxed fit. The front is entirely machine-knitted, which is particularly rare for a cardigan. This technique eliminates any seams between the two front panels and the button placket, resulting in a cleaner silhouette and a particularly refined finish.

To achieve this, we use the intarsia technique, which is usually reserved for knitting multiple colors on a single row. Here, it allows us to create a denser, more durable fabric in order to form the buttonholes and sew on the buttons. The production time is longer, but the result is well worth the effort.

Only the three corozo buttons are added during assembly. Made from a natural material derived from the nut of a palm tree, they are manufactured and dyed in France, in the Baie de Somme, by one of our long-standing partners.

The silver color—a heathered gray accented with delicate pinkish hues—showcases the richness of the yarn and its light, natural downy texture. A men’s cardigan made of Geelong wool and angora, Made in France, crafted in the same workshop since 1972, where the craft has been passed down through three generations.