Cardigan
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
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| 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 created | January 21, 2021 |
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