Essentiel Antwerp Kugar Contrast Cardigan in Brown

Brown, cream and a bit of Chanel-ish energy. This one didn’t require much discussion.

The Essentiel Antwerp Kugar Contrast Cardigan in Brown is a women’s oversized brown cardigan-jacket with cream contrast trims, a double-breasted front and notched lapels. Made from a soft, textured midweight knit, it has the comfort of a cardigan but enough structure to behave like a jacket. Very useful territory.

Brown has firmly earned its place alongside black in the BWD neutral department, and this rich brown-and-cream combination looks particularly good with denim. Throw it on and suddenly the very ordinary white-tee-and-jeans situation looks considerably more considered.

Why it made the cut

• The brown and cream contrast feels softer than black and white but still gives you that strong graphic look.
• Relaxed proportions make it easy to layer without feeling bulky.
• The double-breasted front and notched collar give it the polish of a blazer.
• Soft textured fabric means it still feels like a cardigan. Best of both worlds.
• Slit pockets make it practical. We like clothes that cooperate.
• It’s one of those pieces that does most of the outfit for you—which we’re always in favour of.

How to wear the Kugar Contrast Cardigan in Brown

Blue denim. White tee. Brown Kugar. Loafers. Done.

We’d also wear it with cream trousers and a simple black knit, or over an all-black base to let that gorgeous brown and cream combination do the talking.

What colours go with a brown cardigan? Cream, white, black, grey and blue denim are the obvious wins. Burgundy also works beautifully if you want a richer autumnal palette.

And how do you make jeans and a T-shirt look more expensive? Add a jacket-cardigan with fabulous contrast edging.

Funny how often that’s the answer.

Fit & actual product measurements

The Kugar is designed with a relaxed fit, and retailers carrying this exact style recommend sizing down if you’re between sizes. The model is 5’10” and wears a size S.

Actual garment measurements – Size S

These measurements are published for the exact Kugar style, rather than being generic body measurements.

Essentiel Antwerp UK size conversion

A BWD note on Essentiel sizing: Essentiel Antwerp is known for its oversized silhouettes, so don’t get too hung up on the size label. In some of their deliberately oversized pieces, a nominal UK 4 can comfortably work on someone who would usually wear a UK 8. The Kugar itself is designed for a relaxed fit, so we’d consider sizing down if you prefer a neater silhouette.

For exact size advice please give us a call on 01625 528454.

Details

• Women’s brown contrast cardigan-jacket
• Brown with cream/white contrast trims
• Relaxed silhouette
• Soft textured midweight knit
• Double-breasted button fastening
• Notched lapels
• Slit pockets
• Essentiel Antwerp logo patch
• 56% polyamide, 44% recycled polyamide
• Trim: 62% viscose, 38% recycled polyester
• Hand wash

Care

Hand wash as recommended by Essentiel Antwerp. Reshape gently while damp and dry naturally to help maintain the texture and shape.

Looks like a jacket. Feels like a cardigan. Makes jeans look better. We really don’t need much more from it.