Samsoe Samsoe Samirra Zip Cardigan in Dark Grey Melange

Cardigan? Jacket? Somewhere brilliantly in between.

The Samsoe Samsoe Samirra Zip Cardigan in Dark Grey Melange is exactly the kind of knitwear we love at BWD—easy, useful and with enough edge to stop it feeling remotely sensible.

The zip-front gives classic grey knitwear a cleaner, sportier feel, while the Dark Grey Melange keeps it beautifully understated and ridiculously easy to wear. Zip it up as a top, wear it open as a cardigan or use it as that extra layer when a proper jacket feels like overkill.

One piece. Lots of mileage. We like those odds.

Why it made the cut

• The zip front makes it feel fresher and cooler than a traditional cardigan.
• Dark Grey Melange is basically wardrobe glue—it goes with everything.
• It works as both knitwear and a lightweight jacket.
• Easy with denim, tailoring, skirts and relaxed weekend pieces.
• We only buy pieces we genuinely love and think our customers will too. This one didn’t require much discussion.

How we’d wear it…

Zipped up with relaxed blue jeans, loafers and a great belt for a clean Scandi look, or left open over a white tee with wide-leg black trousers and trainers. We’d also love it with a satin skirt and chunky shoes—the slightly sporty zip against something feminine makes the whole thing feel cooler.

Care

Wash gently according to the care label, using a specialist wool or delicate detergent where appropriate. Close the zip before washing, reshape whilst damp and dry flat to help maintain the shape. Avoid tumble drying and store folded rather than hanging.

If something can make getting dressed easier and your outfit better, we’re interested. This does both.