Cardigan
This cardigan was created by artist and content producer Liv Huffman. She was inspired by a J W Anderson patchwork cardigan from the mens Spring/Summer 2020 collection, worn by Harry Styles during rehearsals for a Today show appearance. As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded and lockdowns were introduced, many turned to crafts to fill their time. 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 | Acrylic, wool, crochet |
| Brief description | Crocheted patchwork cardigan by Liv Huffman |
| Physical description | Crocheted patchwork cardigan. Comprised of ploychrome crocheted squares. |
| Gallery label | In February 2020, musician and actor Harry Styles was
photographed wearing a JW Anderson
patchwork cardigan from the mens Spring/Summer 2020 collection. As the Covid-19 pandemic
unfolded and lockdowns were introduced,
many turned to crafts to fill their time.
Liv Huffman, an online content producer and
artist, 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.
(13/05/2021) |
| Credit line | Gift of Jonathan Anderson |
| Object history | This cardigan was created by artist and content producer Liv Huffman. She was inspired by a J W Anderson patchwork cardigan from the mens Spring/Summer 2020 collection, worn by Harry Styles during rehearsals for a Today show appearance. As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded and lockdowns were introduced, many turned to crafts to fill their time. 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. |
| Association | |
| Summary | This cardigan was created by artist and content producer Liv Huffman. She was inspired by a J W Anderson patchwork cardigan from the mens Spring/Summer 2020 collection, worn by Harry Styles during rehearsals for a Today show appearance. As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded and lockdowns were introduced, many turned to crafts to fill their time. 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.81-2021 |
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| Record created | July 28, 2021 |
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