16Arlington Knitwear: Alpaca Cardigans, a Feather-Hem Jumper and the Wool Tee With Plumes

16Arlington knitwear is small in number and specific in style: soft alpaca and wool with one piece of glamour added: a feather hem, feather cuffs, clusters of fringed sequins. For Autumn/Winter 2026 that means the Idro alpaca cardigan with black sequin clusters, the Dovico alpaca jumper with a feather-trimmed hem, and the Teodora wool tee with ostrich feather cuffs in black and light grey. The champagne and chocolate sequin Elin cardigans from Spring/Summer 2026 sit alongside them.

By Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti. Updated 1 October 2026.

Key facts

• The Idro and Dovico are knit from an alpaca blend (78% alpaca, 19% nylon, 3% spandex) and cut for a relaxed fit.
• The Teodora tee is 100% wool jersey with ostrich feather cuffs, made in Portugal.
• The alpaca knits are sized XS to L; the Teodora follows UK numeric sizing.
• Knitwear is dry clean only; fold the plain knits, and store the feather-trimmed ones flat so the plumes are not crushed.

What 16Arlington knitwear is for

The label’s reputation was built on feathers and sequins, and its knits bring that language down to the everyday. They are the pieces to wear with jeans, under the Rosalind coat and over a slip skirt, and they make the most sense in a wardrobe that already has some of the house’s evening pieces. The rule the designer follows is restraint: a plain knit body and one area of embellishment, placed where it moves.

The knitwear

1. Idro Cardigan in Black

A classic relaxed cardigan knit from soft alpaca, with clusters of fringed black sequins scattered across the surface. The texture of the wool and the shine of the sequins are the whole idea, so wear it with plain black underneath.

2. Dovico Jumper in White

A slouchy white alpaca jumper with a scoop neck and a hem trimmed in ostrich feathers. It drapes over the frame and works best with a slim trouser so the volume stays on top.

3. Teodora T-Shirt in Black

A relaxed black wool jersey tee with three-quarter sleeves and ostrich feather cuffs. The simplest 16Arlington piece to wear every day, and the one that suits the most body shapes.

4. Teodora T-Shirt in Light Grey

The Teodora in light grey wool jersey, also with feather cuffs. Grey is softer against the face than black and pairs well with denim.

5. Elin Cardigan in Chocolate

A cropped cardigan cut from chocolate sequin fabric with a textured, three-dimensional surface, long fitted sleeves and front ties. It doubles as an evening top.

6. Elin Cardigan in Nude

The Elin in champagne sequin, the lighter version for summer evenings and for layering over ivory and blush.

Sizing

The alpaca knits run XS to L and are designed with room; take your usual size for the intended slouch. The Teodora tee is a relaxed shape in UK sizes, so your usual size gives an easy fit with space at the sleeve for the feathers to sit properly. The Elin cardigans are cut slim and cropped, so size up if you want to close the ties over a thicker layer. For a full conversion table see the 16Arlington size guide.

How to wear it

The Teodora is the easy start: black wool and feathers with straight denim and a loafer by day, and with the Rocco devore trouser for a dinner. The Idro cardigan is best worn buttoned as a top, over a satin skirt. The Dovico wants a narrow trouser and a heel to balance the volume. If you are building a capsule, one black knit and one embellished skirt from the skirt edit give you a dozen evenings.

Caring for alpaca, wool and feathers

All of the knits are dry clean only. The plain alpaca and sequin knits are best folded, with cedar against moths. The feather-trimmed Dovico and Teodora are the exception: lay them flat on a shelf, away from direct sunlight, rather than folding them into a drawer, so the feathers are not crushed. A cool steam refreshes the wool between wears, and the feathers recover their shape with a light shake.

Which knit to buy first

Start with the black Teodora. It is the most versatile piece in the group, it works under a jacket at the office and with a satin skirt at night, and its feather cuffs are the house signature at their most wearable. The Idro cardigan is the second buy for anyone who wants a knit that can be worn as eveningwear on its own. The Dovico is the most fashion-led of the three: its slouchy alpaca and feather hem make the strongest statement and suit a wardrobe that is already heavy on black tailoring. The sequin Elin cardigans are closer to evening tops than to knitwear, so treat them as party pieces.

All of the knits share the house rule of one embellishment only, so they combine easily with each other. A Teodora under an open Idro, with the sequins on the cardigan and the feathers at the cuff, still reads as considered rather than crowded.

Read next

Feather tops and skirts. The Autumn/Winter 2026 edit. Co-ords and matching separates. How to style 16Arlington. All designer knitwear.

Frequently asked questions

Does 16Arlington make knitwear?

Yes. For Autumn/Winter 2026 there is the Idro alpaca cardigan with sequin clusters, the Dovico alpaca jumper with a feather hem and the Teodora wool tee with feather cuffs.

What is the 16Arlington Teodora top made of?

The body is 100% wool jersey and the cuffs are trimmed with ostrich feathers. It is made in Portugal and dry clean only.

Is 16Arlington knitwear true to size?

The knits are designed with a relaxed fit, so your usual size gives the intended shape. Size up only on the cropped Elin cardigan if you want to layer under it.

Can you wash a 16Arlington feather jumper?

No. The alpaca knits and the feather trims are dry clean only. Store the feather-trimmed pieces flat rather than folded, and steam gently to refresh.

What should I wear with the Idro cardigan?

Wear it buttoned as a top over a satin midi skirt, and open over a black slip dress for the evening.