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Backwards is the New Forward

Wednesday, September 27, 2006


In a surprising move that keeps making me think of a very preppy Kriss Kross (jump! jump!), it seems that a backwards cardigan or v-neck sweater is the latest grassroots trend to sweep the fashionable. You can do it yourself, or purchase one that a designer has done for you (which is probably much better for making sure the front neckline is flattering and tag-less, but probably also much more expensive).

I offer as proof: The pic above from The Sartorialist's latest off-the-runway shots on Style.com; the cute 525 America striped boyfriend sweater below, $76, spotted by T. Lo at Fashion Binge. Plus, Style Bubble experimented with the look last month so you know it's just a matter of time before it's huge.


Actually, despite the unavoidable Daddy Mac/Mac Daddy association, one of my all-time favorite tops (of which I own two – in red and navy) reminds me of this trend. It's by Shanghai-based designer Zhang Da, whose instantly covetable and slightly quirky pieces make me want to return to Shanghai just to buy more (I found these at a little boutique stocking only local Chinese designers called Younik in the Bund 18 complex). The unexpected back plunge is really striking – I wore it to a party last year, where it got lots of compliments and was also described as the sweater equivalent of a mullet: business in the front, party in the back.

Which is my favorite description of a piece of clothing ever.

8 comments :

Mackenzie said...

I'm willing to bet, that if I went down to my local Park Slope clothing store, they would not have anything ANYTHING by Zhang Da. That makes me sad. And also a little jealous.

Anonymous said...

oh god. i remember wearing my sweaters backwards in junior high. we all looked a little silly then. is that really coming back?

also--i have to thank you for introducing me to my latest love, my owl keds!

What's Haute said...

that's fabulous!

What's Haute and Hauteness.

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