The Spelman College Patchwork Cardigan

In this sophomore collaboration, Ralph Lauren is proud to partner with Spelman College – one of America's pre-eminent historically Black colleges and universities. Inspired by the rich heritage and esteemed traditions of Spelman College, this cardigan celebrates the storied institution's most cherished landmarks and emblems through a patchwork of intarsia-knit designs, including the campus front gate, the school mascot and Sisters Chapel, while chain-stitched embroidery features renowned dormitory names and a nod to the iconic Alumnae Arch.

• Relaxed fit. Designed to hit at the hip. V-neck. Buttoned placket with braided leather buttons. Long sleeves with rib-knit cuffs. Dropped shoulders. Rib-knit hem Whipstitching throughout.
• Size medium has a 58 cm body length and a 54.5 cm sleeve length. Body length is taken from the high point of the shoulder. Model is 178 cm and wears a size small.
• Intarsia-knit "S" at left chest. Cable-knit motif, "Alumnae Arch", "Giles Hall" and "Sisters Chapel" chain-stitched at right chest.
• Intarsia-knit jaguar and "RL" cross-stitched at left waist. Intarsia-knit front gates at right waist with "Spelman College" embroidery. Intarsia-knit Sisters Chapel, "1881" banner patch and cable-knit patch at left sleeve.
• Intarsia-knit "SC" logo and striped cable-knit patch at right sleeve. Intarsia-knit "Spelman College RL-67" motif, "Abby Hall", "Rockefeller Hall", "Bessie Strong Hall" and "Howard Harreld" chain-stitched at centre back.
• Body: 54% cotton, 29% wool 9% linen, 8% hemp. Hand wash or dry clean. Imported.
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• Please note that due to high demand, each Spelman College collection style is limited to two per person.