Man cardigans on the rise: Winter’s reliable layer sold for thousands

It’s the winter fashion trend of the moment but it comes with an up to $5000 price tag.

As the weather finally cools, distinct pleasures come with it — including winter wardrobes and with that — cardigans.

The perfect seasonal slip-on layer that adds a certain je ne sais quoi to any outfit.

What has been worn by many women for decades is now being stolen more and more by men — with a trend of the ‘man cardigan’ slowly taking over.

Harry Styles' rocking a cardigan. Picture: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Spotify

John Krasinski right, with Wendell Pierce) in a cardigan on the set of "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan". Picture: Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Perhaps it is the dependability of the garment that has made it a reliable piece of attire in the male closet this transitional season.

You can wear it buttoned up, open or even tied up around your shoulders.

In fact, the cardigan has become such a staple in winter wardrobes, it’s graduated from not just a layer — it’s now even a top on its own for some young people who have taken inspiration from previous generations and tailored it to their style.

But as it is with any reliable piece of reliable apparel, the cost of a cardigan can stretch far and wide.

Elijah from Finesse Models Australia wearing a cardigan from Mr Choon. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Luke Newton with a cardigan on. Picture: Neil Mockford/GC Images

UNIQLO sells an 100 per cent lamb's wool v neck cardigan for $59.90 while a men’s Gucci wool cardigan can set you back $2600.

A Thom Brown 4-bar Milano stitch cardigan sells for $1512, while a classic Polo Ralph Lauren cable-knit cotton zip-up cardi will set you back $434.

Tom Ford shawl-collar knit cardigan’s for men are selling for $4757 while a Cotton On mens cropped cardigan is $80.

Kane Parker, of Finesse Models Australia, wears a cardigan from Mr Choon. Picture: Matt Loxton

Donald Glover. Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage

The Komodo ‘Lucas’ dark green organic cotton cardigan, worn by Elijah from Finesse Models Australia, has a price tag of $199 and is stocked by local retailer Mr Choon in Adelaide’s East End.

Celebrities like As It Was singer Harry Styles, Redbone singer Donald Glover known as Childish Gambino and actors like Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy and Bridgerton’s Luke Newton have all been spotted sporting cardigans.

The options are endless.

Originally published as Man cardigans on the rise: Winter’s reliable layer sold for thousands