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12 trending cardigans to ease you into the colder months

22 April 2026
By Natalia Didovich

Equal parts practical and polished, the cardigan is the ultimate transeasonal wardrobe hero.

Aiayu F26. Credit: Launchmetrics/Spotlight.
Wynn Hamlyn ‘Sullivan’ double-up cardigan, $395.
Bode ‘Redbud’ shirt, $1350.
Guest in Residence ‘Compass Jane’ cardigan, $629, from Workshop.
Kowtow ‘Utility’ cardigan, $299.
St. Agni ‘Ballet’ cardigan, $595.
Mila Contrast Cardigan, $625, from Muse Boutique.

Styling tip:
Not quite ready to commit to knitwear all day? Layer a simple tee underneath and drape your cardigan over your shoulders for an effortless, elevated styling hack.

Vivienne Westwood ‘Pamela’ cardi, $745, from Muse.
Tory Burch cashmere cardigan, $1568, from Net-a-Porter.
STAUD ‘Keaton’ cardigan, $475, from Net-a-Porter.
Ruby ‘Matilda’ zip cardigan, $319.
Untouched World ‘Nyra’ cardigan, $539.
Elle & Riley ‘Essential’ cashmere crew cardigan, $650.

Discover more capsule wardrobe pieces in Fashion Quarterly’s autumn 2026 issue—on sale now!

Imagery: Supplied.

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