Fringe Cardigans: The Best Luxury Fringed Knits to Buy Now
Fringe Cardigans: The Best Luxury Fringed Knits to Buy Now
The best fringe cardigan is long, belted and knitted in a real yarn, so the fringe swings instead of tangling, and the reference is the Alanui Icon: an oversized jacquard cardigan with a fringed edge and a two-tone belt. This edit covers the strongest fringed knitwear at Coveti, most of it from the Alanui collection.
Key facts
- The best fringe cardigans are long, belted and knitted in real yarn
- The Alanui Icon is the reference fringe cardigan
- Belt it and keep the rest of the outfit plain
- Store flat and never trim knotted fringe
Why fringe is back
Fringe arrives every few seasons with the Western and bohemian revival, and this autumn it is everywhere. A knitted fringe is the most wearable version: softer than suede, quieter than a festival jacket, and naturally suited to an oversized wrap shape.
The edit
1. Bandana Jacquard Cardigan in Black Multicolour
The original fringed cardigan, in black cashmere with an ivory bandana jacquard.
2. Wild Wild Cardigan in Coffee Multicolour
Wild horses and a fringed edge in virgin wool. Western, without a cowboy hat in sight.
3. Spirit Of The West Jacket in Tabacco
Not a cardigan, but the felted fringed blazer is the smartest way to wear the trend.
4. College Of Aloha Cardi-Bomber in Evergreen Multicolour
A college-style cardi-bomber with lambskin fringe on the sleeves.
5. Finest Cardigan in Coffee
A plain fringed cardigan in cashmere and silk, for people who want the shape without the pattern.
6. Bandana Jacquard Cardigan in Chalk and Coral
A light cashmere and linen bandana cardigan with a fringed edge, for warmer days.
How to wear a fringe cardigan
- Keep the rest of the outfit clean: a white T-shirt, straight jeans, a loafer.
- Belt it. A wrapped fringe cardigan looks like a coat; open, it can look like a throw.
- Choose one fringed piece only. Fringed bag plus fringed cardigan is too much.
For more outfits, see how to style an Alanui cardigan and our fringe dresses edit.
Caring for fringe
Store fringed knitwear folded and flat, and comb the fringe with your fingers. Never trim knotted fringe, and keep it away from bag straps. Read our knitwear care guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are fringe cardigans in style?
Yes. Fringe is part of this season's Western and bohemian revival, and a knitted fringe cardigan is the easiest way to wear it.
What is the most famous fringe cardigan?
The Alanui Icon cardigan, an oversized jacquard cardigan with a fringed edge and a two-tone belt, made in Italy since 2016.
How do you wear a fringe cardigan?
Belt it over a plain T-shirt and straight jeans and keep the rest of the outfit simple.
Can you wash a fringe cardigan?
Most luxury fringe cardigans are dry clean only. Check the label, store them flat and comb the fringe by hand.
Read next: The Alanui cardigan guide, Western cardigans, Belted cardigans.
By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 20 October 2026.
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