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Céline
Open Back Ribbed Cardigan Top in Midnight Wool and Viscose (XS)
Winter, 2015— designed under Phoebe Philo

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 A highly distinctive knit from Céline’s Winter 2015 collection, defined by its sculptural ribbed construction and unexpected reversible styling with the iconic white long ribbons, this piece is made all the more significant by having also been seen on  Phoebe Philo herself.

Crafted from a finely ribbed wool-and-viscose blend in deep midnight navy and white cotton ribbons. Its most striking feature is the open construction, framed by a white fabric ribbon that can be tied into a generous bow, creating a graphic contrast against the dark knit.

The buttoned neckline allows the piece to be styled in several ways. It may be worn as a cardigan with the opening and bow positioned at the front, or reversed so that the dramatic opening appears across the back. The buttons may also be selectively fastened, leaving the centre partially open and allowing the ivory ribbon to define the silhouette in different ways. This versatility transforms the piece from an elongated cardigan into a sculptural open-back top. Size XS.