Bell-cuff sweater in wool and silk-mohair
Céline • Fall-Winter 2015
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Shown in the opening look for Céline’s FW 2015 runway, this peculiar-looking crew-neck results from a deliberate consideration of utility.
Made in stretchy wool-blend rib-knit fabric, one quickly discovers upon putting it on that the piece is actually double-layered: The navy outer bears twin knitted pockets, while the black inner serves to supplement warmth, eliminating the need for added layering.
Fitted sleeves flare out into the sweater's inarguable focal point: large bell-shaped cuffs in woven silk mohair. Conspicuously oversized as they are functional, they protect the wearer's hands from the wind and cold while retaining their structure. The specific appearance of these cuffs is comparable to one of Bonnie Cashin's knitwear pieces shown in her Fall 1981 collection lookbook preview.
This knitwear piece is reflective of Phoebe Philo's penchant for creating slightly off-kilter yet pragmatic womenswear.
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Body 80% Wool, 20% Polyamide
Pockets 70% Wool, 18% Polyamide, 12% Viscose
Sleeves 100% Wool
Cuffs 68% Silk, 17% Mohair, 15% Polyester
Made in Italy• Fitted rib-knit sweater
• Crew-neck collar
• Double-layered body
• Navy rib-knit wool-blend
• Black rib-knit wool
• Bell-shaped silk-mohair cuffs
• Knit dual open pockets
• Side vents
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Designer size XS
Shoulder width From 35 to 40 cm
Chest width From 35 to 45 cm
Product measurements are taken individually by hand from the actual piece. For clothing, these are carefully measured as the piece is laid flat. It may be helpful to compare these measurements to a similar piece you already have.
Sleeve length 72 cm
Cuff 25 x 56 cm
Total length 66 cm
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Great
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Minor wear consistent with light use.
Bell-cuff sweater in wool and silk-mohair
Céline • Fall-Winter 2015