Billy Apple® Cardigan, 2010

Designed and knitted by Mary for conceptual artist, Billy Apple with shoulder straps, inserted panels and visible seams. The pockets are red and green, Billy's art brand colours, which he selected in 1962 when committing to his new identity.

Details

Photographer: Nathalie Gregory
Credit: Garment loan courtesy of Mary Morrison
Copyright: Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer: Mary Apple
Maker: Mary Apple
Garment type: Men's knitted cardigan
Material: Wool
Features: Long sleeves, V-neck, button front, cable knit, flecked yarn, red and green knitted lining pockets
Colour: Grey, red, green, brown buttons
Exhibition: KNIT: Original fashion created from yarn
Last published: 2026
Date: 2010