
The front sweater of buttons has been a welcoming transition for a long time, but began to appear in the headlines a few years ago, when micro versions dominated New York fashion week. As you can imagine, fashion enthusiasts and celebrities ate it, and are still excited about them. The brands are finding ways to make them feel fresh: in autumn/winter 2025 (and The most recent spring/summer shows of 2026), the tastes of the coach, Lingua Franca, Kate Barton and Tanner Fletcher used sweaters and cardigans as style hacks, throwing them on the shoulders, the waists and through the handles of the bags, offering easy access as the weather changes throughout the day.