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This cardigan by J W Anderson from the mens Spring/Summer 2020 collection, was worn by Harry Styles during rehearsals for a Today show appearance in February 2020. As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded and lockdowns were introduced, many turned to crafts to fill their time. LA based artist and content producer Liv Huffman, crocheted her own version of the cardigan, posting a video of it on social media. It went viral, inspiring thousands of Styles fans to make and share their own ingenious interpretations. Delighted by the DIY trend, JW Anderson shared a free downloadable pattern and tutorial for the cardigan.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wool, knit and crochet
Brief description
Knitted patchwork cardigan by JW Anderson, worn by Harry Styles.
Physical description
Knitted patchwork cardigan. T-shaped garment comprised of polychrome knitted squares.
Credit line
Gift of Jonathan Anderson
Object history
This cardigan by J W Anderson from the mens Spring/Summer 2020 collection, was worn by Harry Styles during rehearsals for a Today show appearance in February 2020. As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded and lockdowns were introduced, many turned to crafts to fill their time. LA based artist and content producer Liv Huffman, crocheted her own version of the cardigan, posting a video of it on social media. It went viral, inspiring thousands of Styles fans to make and share their own ingenious interpretations. Delighted by the DIY trend, JW Anderson shared a free downloadable pattern and tutorial for the cardigan.
Summary
This cardigan by J W Anderson from the mens Spring/Summer 2020 collection, was worn by Harry Styles during rehearsals for a Today show appearance in February 2020. As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded and lockdowns were introduced, many turned to crafts to fill their time. LA based artist and content producer Liv Huffman, crocheted her own version of the cardigan, posting a video of it on social media. It went viral, inspiring thousands of Styles fans to make and share their own ingenious interpretations. Delighted by the DIY trend, JW Anderson shared a free downloadable pattern and tutorial for the cardigan.
Collection
Accession number
T.80-2021

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Record createdJanuary 21, 2021
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