KAVU Staff Pick
Some of us love winter. Crisp morning walks, warming hearty food and the comfort of pulling on your favourite cosy jumper. The Hillrose from KAVU is one of their classics and it's easy to see why. The retro inspired prints add life and seasonal flair without you wondering “can I only wear this for the Christmas party?” while the wool blend fabric is soft and keeps the chill at bay. Finished off with ribbed collar, cuffs and hem it’s a perfect companion for all the colder days.
- Fully fashioned crew neck sweater
- Ribbed collar
- Ribber cuffs
- Ribbed hem
- 45% polyester
- 30% acrylic
- 20% nylon
- 5% wool
Measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions
| Metric (cm) | XS | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Size | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| US Size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Bust | 83.8 - 86.4 | 88.9 - 91.4 | 94 - 96.5 | 99.1 - 102 | 104 - 107 | 109-111 |
| Arm Length | 73.7 - 76.2 | 76.2 - 78.7 | 78.7 - 81.3 | 81.3 - 83.8 | 83.8 - 86.4 | 83.8-111 |
| Natural Waist | 63.5 - 66 | 68.6 - 71.1 | 73.7 - 76.2 | 78.7 - 81.3 | 83.8 - 86.4 | 88.9-91.4 |
| Hips | 88.9 - 91.4 | 94 - 96.5 | 99.1 - 102 | 104 - 107 | 109 - 112 | 114-116 |
| Inches | XS | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Size | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| US Size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Bust | 33-34 | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 |
| Arm Length | 29-30 | 30-31 | 31-32 | 32-33 | 33-34 | 33-34 |
| Natural Waist | 25-26 | 27-28 | 29-30 | 31-32 | 33-34 | 35-36 |
| Hips | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | 45-46 |
- Bust: Measure around the fullest part of the bust. This measurement is taken above the band of your bra, and may not be the same as your bra size.
- Arm Length: (A) Measure from the center back of collar to the end of shoulder. (B) Then to elbow. (C) Then down to wrist.
- Natural Waist: Measure the smallest part of the waist. The natural waist is below the rib cage and usually above the bellybutton.
- Hips: Measure all the way around your body at the fullest part of your hips.
Now here’s an origin story for you. Back in the early nineties, fishing boat skipper Barry Barr was fed up with wearing cheap trucker caps that got snatched off his head in storms, never to be seen again. He decided to make a super-durable cap that wouldn’t blow off whatever the weather, and he did it by stitching the webbing material from a Teva sandal all the way around the crown. Turned out his ‘Strapcap’ was a hit, and KAVU was born.
From humble beginnings flogging Strapcaps out of the boot of his car in Seattle, Barry’s since expanded to produce a whole array of durable outdoor kit with a laid-back, van-lifer vibe. The KAVU range takes in everything from sling bags to swim shorts, and while they’re serious about producing great gear that’s made to last, they’re also not afraid to have a laugh. Their prints are bold, playful, and in some cases so loud that they’ll take some considerable chutzpah to carry off – but that’s what makes them so much fun.
