PREORDER - Galactic Artist Longline Cardigan
- Sizes can sell out in preorders as we place orders with our factories after launch day!
- Samples made for Preorders may have fit or color revisions in production as we are always trying to make the best product possible
- Made in Los Angeles in Limited Runs
- If not enough preorders are placed and we have to cancel, we issue store credit
Preorders Ship in August at the Latest
A Long Time Ago, but not so far away, we made a piece inspired by one of our favorite rebellious warriors, but the knit was not so great with its stretch. We've learned and grown and now can offer a new version in a favorite body, so we introduce our gorgeous Galactic Artist Longline Cardigan with a soft custom knit, huge hood, thumbholes, and striking colors across the entire piece! Part Padawan with roots on Mandalore, this new piece combines what we have learned with our history, just like the artist who inspired it!
- Featuring an Open Front Cardigan with Thumbholes, an Oversized Hood, and Front Patch Pockets
- Acrylic/Rayon/Poly/Spandex Blended Knit Yarn
- Colors may vary due to monitor settings
Our Longlines are made to be slightly looser fit. Feminine bodies can order their standard Elhoffer Design size for a light slouchy look, or down for a more fitted look. We have combined sizing for this cardigan to reduce our increasing order minimums with our local knithouses. Fit is based on the larger of the two combined sizes, so if you wear a Medium, the M/L would be your best fit but you could go down to the XS/S for a more fitted look. If you're a Large we wouldn't recommend going down to an XS/S, though.
Susan is modeling the Sample M/L. She has a 32" Bust, 25" Waist, 36” Hips, and is 5'9". She tends to wear Small to Medium in our pieces and loved the slightly loose fit of the M/L.
Depending on the style you can go down or up based on your own personal preference for fit and look. Different body shapes may also fit better in a different size. Our pieces tend to have very nice stretch.
If you're unsure of what to size off of, the chest for tops/dresses tends to be the most important measurement to check as our pieces have such a good stretch that even if you're more rectangular shaped with a waist nearly matching your bust, the waist of the garment will very likely stretch to fit!
Also the larger a garment gets the more it can stretch as it has even more spandex in it! So smaller sizes can stretch 3-5" while larger sizes can stretch 5-10".
Are you Petite? You likely will want to size down in spandex dresses and tops as they're so stretchy. So if our models with similar measurements to you but tall are wearing a given size you may prefer to go down one size in spandex. Knitwear cardigans and tops may be similar but if something says it has less stretch than our usual knits we wouldn't recommend sizing down. And of course additional hemming may be necessary for things with skirts.
Are you Tall? We don't recommend sizing down as the garments will be shorter on you. We wouldn't recommend sizing up as the shoulders and body may be too large for you. We recommend ordering the size comparable models are wearing.
When we have combined sized styles it means you should still buy the size intended for your measurements. However combined sizes tend to be oversized so you can go down if you'd like a less oversized fit. (It's best to only go down if you are the smaller of the two combined sizes, if you're the second size in a combo size you may hate the tighter fit)
Care: Nearly everything we make is recommended to be hand washed on cold water and dried flat.
For BEST care: Dry Clean if you have a cleaners you like and trust.
We personally throw almost everything in the wash (often with color catcher sheets) inside out on cold; then we drape over our chairs or on a drying rack to let it all dry. This is the best way to care for most RTW Apparel.
Stretch Vinyl: Spot cleaned and sprayed with vodka if you don't want to dry clean yet (Vinyl doesn't do well around ANY kind of heat)
Spandex/Ponte de Roma: Cold Wash, hang or dry flat (hanging to dry can cause it to stretch out). We also recommend color catching sheets when washing Spandex or Ponte as color in the fabric can be shed over many washes.
Velvet: We've turned our velvet pieces inside out and washed them in delicate wash on cold and in garment bags, then laid the piece across our bed to dry. Velvet hates heat so never put in the dryer. We've been fine steaming velvet with a hand steamer. Best care is to dry clean.
Snagged or Pulled a knit piece? Get a Snag Repair Tool, which you can buy on Amazon or in your local sewing shop. This repair tool is easy to use, but there's a great tutorial video if you want help!
Storage: Sweaters should be stored folded, never stored hung up as it can stretch and warp them. Spandex and Ponte can be stored hung up but be aware they can also stretch over time if a heavy dress or skirt.
For In Stock Items we take 3-7 days to ship.
If you live in Los Angeles we offer free pickups at our studio that we request you schedule with us after placing your order so we can ensure someone is available when you come by! We allow pickups from Monday - Friday 9am-5pm!
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