In 1979, the young fashion designer Agnès B. (Bourgois) created what would turn out to be a iconic cloth: the snap cardigan !

The duffel cardigan was inspired by the classic cardigan she used to wear on her way to school. Years later, she imagined an easy way to open and close her everyday sweatshirts.

The line of very closed snap buttons was inspired by the clothes of the Renaissance period.

Agnès B. had not stopped since to modify the form of her fashion myth. 40 models (short sleeves, V collar or stand-up collar, with a wood, full dress version…etc), 148 colors, various materials (cotton, leather or cashmere), the variations were endless……! Children and men started to use it also.

And yes, this fashion myth is still manufactured in France (Troyes city) !

You can buy your original snap cardigan on Agnes B. e-shop, in her boutiques in Paris (and abroad) or in Agnes B. corners in the main parisian department stores.