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Created by agnès b. en 1979, the snap cardigan has been produced in France, near Troyes, for 40 years !
agnès b. has designed more than 40 different variations and she does not hesitate to transform it regularly... in leather rather than in fleece, short sleeves, in bustier, slightly fitted... It remains a unique and timeless garment and exists for women, men, children and babies.
Straight and square cut, wide sleeves, mother of pearl press studs
Short and fitted cut, ¾ length sleeves, mother of pearl press studs
Slightly fitted cut, officer band collar, 2 pockets, bronze-coloured metal press studs
Straight cut, slightly more fitted and longer than the "Le Classique", press stud tabs at the bottom of sleeves, mother of pearl press studs
Straight cut, stand-up collar, bronze-coloured metal press studs
Straight and square cut, wide sleeves, mobile phone pocket, mother of pearl press studs
cotton fleece
Made in Troyes, a French city famous for its textiles, cotton fleece is one of agnès b.’s favourite materials. In particular, she uses it for her iconic snap cardigans. Thick, soft and comfortable, fleece is absorbent and warm. The napped reverse feels velvety soft.
Fitted cut, gold-coloured press studs engraved with "b."
Fitted cut, mother of pearl press studs rimmed by gold-coloured metal
Fitted cut, short sleeves, gold-coloured press studs engraved with "b."
Fitted cut, silver-coloured press studs engraved with "b."
cotton jersey knit
Made in France, this fine cotton jersey knit is an essential fabric in the agnès b. collections. From the 'Bonneterie Troyenne' factory, a mark of quality and authenticity, this high-quality natural fabric provides a beautiful result thanks to the combed cotton. The flexible knit combined with the softness of the cotton makes this fabric very comfortable to wear. It is knitted on the only machines remaining in Europe dedicated to circular ribbed edge knitting, by our French supplier based in Troyes, who has partnered with agnès b. since 1982.
Slightly fitted cut, mother of pearl press studs
dip-dyed lamb leather
Dip-dyed full grain lambskin is considered one of the finest forms of leather. The colour is produced by dip-dyeing, rather than treatments or finishes on the surface, meaning the leather can breathe and age while remaining smooth and supple. Dip-dyed full grain lambskin requires skins without marks or blemishes, and only perfect specimens are selected for this treatment. All the lambskin used for agnès b. collections comes from France or elsewhere in Europe.
Straight and square cut, wide sleeves, mother of pearl press studs
Short and fitted cut, mother of pearl press studs
mongolia cashmere
agnès b. travels to Mongolia to select this cashmere for her collections. Buying directly from nomadic farmers makes the most of their traditional knowledge and skills and shortens the supply chain. Every spring for generations, these goatherds have meticulously combed the silky fleeces of their cashmere goats. We use only the cashmere with the longest fibres, avoiding the risk of pilling. Cashmere gets more and more beautiful with every wash.
exhibition catalog ...photographers ...artists and the snap cardigan
Published on the occasion of the exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the snap cardigan, shown in Paris, NYC, Hong-Kong, and soon in Tokyo! (editing by agnès b., August 2020). For this exhibition, agnès b. has given carte blanche to more than 70 photographers and artists from 14 different nationalities.
the snap cardigan book
The snap cardigan book, English version, by Sophie Fontanel. Éditions Assouline, July 2019. "Versailles-based fashion designer agnès b. reimagines the cotton fleece garment, and the iconic snap cardigan is born".