Some of us are lovers of the summer sun, others are loyal to the winter snow, but no one can deny the greatness of a cozy autumn day. Sweater weather is the much-anticipated time of year which brings the falling leaves and crispness of fall. In last week’s Editorial, we began the season with a style guide highlighting three unique new arrivals from the Parisian knitwear brand, Loulou Studio. To avoid overwhelming you with too many must-have knits at once, this week we are focusing all of our attention on one specific style that captured our eyes and our hearts: the Gargalo Sweater in Ivory. Yes, we are dedicating an entire Editorial to one single sweater. Why may you ask? It’s just that special, down to each and every design detail, making for a sweater that is more versatile that one might expect at first glance. This unusual statement silhouette features a gorgeous chunky knit made from an ultra-soft blend of premium cashmere and wool. Featuring a built-up ribbed neck and soft drop shoulder, the open bell sleeve, and side split hem makes this one-of-a-kind knit too good to be true. All these beautiful intricacies knit up to form one wow-piece, and may result in some struggling with the art of outfitting. In this week’s Editorial, we are doing all the heavy lifting for you and showing you two very different ensembles with our Gargalo Sweater as the main act.

Shown above: Illesteva Leonard II E in Tortoise, Loulou Studio Gargalo Sweater in Ivory, Moussy Diana Skinny in Light Blue, Golden Goose Superstar in Snake Toe with Suede Denim Heel, Marit Rae Small Chunky Hoop

Shown above: Illesteva Leonard II E in Tortoise, Loulou Studio Gargalo Sweater in Ivory, Moussy Diana Skinny in Light Blue, Golden Goose Superstar in Snake Toe with Suede Denim Heel, Marit Rae Small Chunky Hoop

With all of the curve balls that 2020 has thrown our way it feels important to shop smarter. To keep your closet feely fresh and your cost per wear (CPU) high, try to envision at least 2-3 different complete outfits that you can image with each new piece that you purchase. Whether it be from day to night, or casual to formal, we urge you to buy only the things you know you can wear with the items you already own. The Gargalo Sweater is an unexpectedly versatile piece that will instantly elevate your look without losing its wearability. Our first outfit is for a more casual setting as we've paired our sweater with a pair of lightly distressed Moussy denim - the Diana Skinny in Light Blue. These tailored skinnies contain 4% polyester for the perfect amount of ‘comfort stretch’. We love the bright vintage-esque blue coloration, especially when combined with the soft ivory hue of the Gargalo Sweater. Hand crafted in Japan, these skinnies feature an authentic worn-in look with a comfortable mid-rise and stylistic frayed hem for an effortless aesthetic. This simple, classic combination is the perfect ensemble to pair with any shoe, but we feel like it's begging for a fun street sneaker to keep things casual but elevated. With all of these neutrals, we decided to add in some edge with with Golden Goose's brand new Superstar in Snake Toe with Suede Denim Heel. These kicks add the perfect dose of cool with their combination of suede and the pop of neutral snakeskin at the tongue and toe. We love the playful injection of color and texture we get with the denim heel cup and purple logo tongue tag. Keep your accessories classic, and reach for some gold Marit Rae earrings and a pair of acetate tortoise sunnies such as Illesteva's Leonard II E in Tortoise.