Jacquemus Knitwear Guide: Sweaters, Cardigans, Polos and Knit Sets

Jacquemus sweaters and cardigans are soft, short and shaped, knitted mostly in France from cashmere, merino, alpaca and mohair. The Cachemire Cardigan is 100% cashmere at $1,770 at Coveti, the Fiocco Sweater blends 90% merino with 10% cashmere at $1,040, and the Pilu Cardigan mixes cotton with 30% alpaca at $1,300. Shop every knit on our Jacquemus brand page.

Key facts

• Jacquemus is a French house founded in Paris in 2009 by Simon Porte Jacquemus.
• The Cachemire Cardigan and Cachemire Polo Shirt are 100% cashmere and made in France.
• The Fiocco Sweater is 90% merino wool and 10% cashmere, made in Portugal, at $1,040 at Coveti.
• The Pilu knits use a brushed yarn of 70% cotton and 30% alpaca.
• The Nuvola Zipped Cardigan is 70% mohair with merino wool, made in France, at $1,680.
• Women’s knits come in UK 4 to 18; the unisex Pilu and Nuvola pieces come in XXS to XXL.
• Several knits come as sets: Pilu, Fiocco, Giraffe, Sera and Doppio.

What is Jacquemus knitwear like?

Jacquemus knitwear follows the house signature of sculptural minimalism with one exaggerated detail. A sleeve is cut batwing, a hem carries a contrasting stripe, a cuff ties into tassels, a zip pull is engraved with the logo. Buttons on the Cachemire and Giraffe pieces are engraved Jacquemus horn. Colours lean on the landscape of Provence, where the designer grew up: light beige, greige, terracotta, dark brown, with black and grey for winter.

The yarns are the point. This season’s drop moves from shetland-feel cashmere to brushed alpaca and cotton, airy mohair and a compact textured viscose with a giraffe motif. Most of it is made in France, with the Fiocco Sweater from Portugal and the Pilu Trucker-Collar Sweater from Italy. Browse every piece together in our designer knitwear edit.

Jacquemus knitwear compared: yarn, make and price

The table covers every new Jacquemus knit at Coveti, with composition and country of make taken from the product notes.

Jacquemus sweaters

The Fiocco Sweater in Beige is the one to start with. It is merino and cashmere with a batwing armhole, a round neck and ribbed cuffs that tie into tassels, at $1,040. The same Fiocco family runs to The Fiocco Sweater in Dark Brown, also $1,040, The Fiocco Knit in Dark Grey at $1,140 and The Fiocco Turtleneck in Beige at $1,680.

For a boxier shape, The Pilu Trucker-Collar Sweater in Dark Grey has a zip collar with an engraved pull, a “J” loop on the back and a highly insulating brushed yarn, at $1,140. The Cachemire line also includes The Cachemire Knit in Beige and The Cachemire Knit in Grey at $1,610. Other sweaters in the edit include The Pallone Knit in Off-White at $1,360, The Nuvola Sweater in Off-White at $1,040 and The J Sweater in Dark Grey at $770, which shares the lowest Jacquemus sweater price at Coveti with The Embroidered Sweater.

Jacquemus cardigans

The Cachemire Cardigan in Light Beige is the most luxurious knit in the drop: 100% cashmere with a shetland-like feel, a short loose cut, a crew neck, ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, horn buttons and a contrasting stripe at the hem, at $1,770.

The Pilu cardigans are the warm everyday choice. The Pilu Cardigan in Brown and The Pilu Cardigan in Dark Grey zip up with a double engraved pull, have a stand-up collar and a boxy cut, and cost $1,300 each. The Nuvola Zipped Cardigan in Light Taupe is really a hooded vest in mohair and wool, with a wool-lined drawstring hood and a jacquard JACQUEMUS logo on the back, at $1,680; it also comes as The Nuvola Zipped Cardigan in Off-White.

The Giraffe Cardigan in Black is short with wide raglan sleeves, a funnel neck and a textured giraffe motif, at $1,200. Beyond the new drop, The Tempo Cardigan in Light Beige costs $1,300, The Pelota Cardigan in Red and The Pelota Cardigan in Light Beige are $1,520, and The Lavande Cardigan in Black is $1,200.

Jacquemus knit polos

The Cachemire Polo Shirt in Terracotta and The Cachemire Polo Shirt in Light Beige are close-fitting cashmere polo sweaters with three-quarter sleeves, tubular cuffs and hem, horn buttons and a contrasting stripe, at $1,360. For a lighter layer, The Merino Long-Sleeve Polo Shirt in Light Pink is $820, as is The Losange Knit Polo in Multi-Black.

Jacquemus knit sets

Jacquemus designs several knits to be worn as a set. The Pilu set pairs the zip cardigan with The Pilu Sweatpants in Brown, in the same cotton and alpaca with wool-lined side pockets and a drawstring waist, at $1,040; they also come in dark grey. The Giraffe set matches the cardigan with The Giraffe Bustier in Black at $660 and The Giraffe Bustier Dress in Black at $1,300, a long fitted dress with spaghetti straps.

The Fiocco sweaters go with The Fiocco Skirt in Dark Grey at $1,450. The Doppio Cardigan in Multi-Beige has a matching Doppio Knit Skirt at $1,200, and the Sera line runs from cardigan to The Sera Knit Top in Light Pink at $610 and knit dresses.

How to size Jacquemus knitwear

Jacquemus is a French label, so its women’s clothing is cut on French sizing: FR 34 equals UK 6. At Coveti the women’s knits are listed in UK 4 to 18. The unisex Pilu and Nuvola pieces are sized in letters, XXS to XXL, and are cut boxy and relaxed, so take your usual letter for the intended roomy fit and one size down for a closer line.

Read the cut before you choose. The Cachemire Polo Shirt is close-fitting, the Cachemire Cardigan and Giraffe Cardigan are short, and the Fiocco has a batwing armhole that adds room through the body. Our Jacquemus size guide has the full chart.

How to care for wool and cashmere knits

Always follow the care label first. As a general rule, hand wash cashmere and merino in cool water with a wool detergent, press the water out without wringing, and dry flat on a towel away from radiators. Never hang a wet knit, as it will stretch. Fold sweaters instead of hanging them, store them clean in a breathable bag with cedar to deter moths, and lift any pilling with a cashmere comb. Brushed alpaca and mohair, as in the Pilu and Nuvola pieces, need only airing between wears and a gentle brush. The giraffe viscose blend is a compact stretch knit, so dry it flat to keep its shape.

How to style Jacquemus knitwear

Wear the Cachemire Cardigan buttoned on its own with tailored trousers, and the Fiocco Sweater over a slip skirt with the tassel cuffs left loose. The Pilu set works as travel wear with sneakers from our Jacquemus shoes guide. Layer cardigans under the coats in our Jacquemus coats and jackets guide, and add a scarf from the Jacquemus scarf guide. For more outfit ideas, see how to style Jacquemus, and for presents, the Jacquemus gift guide.

How Jacquemus knitwear compares

Jacquemus knits cost $660 to $1,770 at Coveti, in line with other designer knitwear. Compared with the quiet, long shapes from Totême and the heavier knits from Khaite, Jacquemus pieces are shorter and more playful, with tassels, motifs and contrast stripes. For more houses with a similar eye, read our brands like Jacquemus guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Jacquemus sweater made of?

It depends on the line. The Fiocco Sweater is 90% merino wool and 10% cashmere, the Cachemire pieces are 100% cashmere, the Pilu knits are 70% cotton and 30% alpaca, and the Nuvola Zipped Cardigan is mostly mohair.

Where is Jacquemus knitwear made?

Most of the new knits at Coveti are made in France, including the Cachemire, Pilu cardigan, Nuvola and Giraffe cardigan pieces. The Fiocco Sweater is made in Portugal and the Pilu Trucker-Collar Sweater in Italy.

How much is a Jacquemus cardigan?

At Coveti, Jacquemus cardigans cost from $820 for The J Cardigan to $1,770 for the 100% cashmere Cachemire Cardigan. The Pilu and Tempo cardigans are $1,300 and the Pelota Cardigan is $1,520.

Does Jacquemus knitwear run small?

Several pieces are cut short and some fit close, such as the Cachemire Polo Shirt. The unisex Pilu and Nuvola knits are boxy and relaxed. Check the cut on each product page and use the FR to UK chart, where FR 34 equals UK 6.

What is the Jacquemus Fiocco sweater?

The Fiocco Sweater is a merino and cashmere knit with a batwing armhole, a round neck and ribbed cuffs that tie into tassels. It costs $1,040 at Coveti and has a matching Fiocco Skirt.

Can you wash a Jacquemus cashmere cardigan?

Follow the care label. Cashmere generally does best hand washed in cool water with a wool detergent, pressed dry without wringing and dried flat. Store it folded with cedar and remove pilling with a cashmere comb.

Does Jacquemus make knit sets?

Yes. The Pilu cardigan has matching Pilu Sweatpants, the Giraffe cardigan pairs with a bustier and a bustier dress, the Fiocco sweaters match the Fiocco Skirt, and the Doppio cardigan has a Doppio Knit Skirt.

What sizes does Jacquemus knitwear come in?

Women’s Jacquemus knits at Coveti come in UK 4 to 18, which is FR 32 to 46. Unisex pieces such as the Pilu and Nuvola knits come in letter sizes from XXS to XXL.