By Maya Chen

Cardigans have been a wardrobe staple for decades — and for good reason. Few pieces layer as easily, work across as many seasons, or adapt to as many personal styles. The Love to Kleep cardigan takes that classic foundation and reworks it with a streetwear lens.

Comfort and coziness, engineered

There's actual science behind why people reach for cardigans: soft knit textures register as comfort, and the open-front design gives you control over warmth without committing to a heavy layer. It's the rare piece that feels like loungewear but reads as intentional.

How to style it

Think of the cardigan as a bridge piece. Thrown over a graphic tee with relaxed denim, it softens a streetwear fit. Layered over a button-down with clean trousers, it sharpens up. The key is proportion — an oversized cardigan pairs best with slimmer bottoms, while a cropped knit balances wider pants.

For cooler months, it also works as a mid-layer under an overcoat or puffer: warmth without bulk, texture without noise. One knit, a dozen different fits.