For the beautifully undone, the unconventional romantics, and those who prefer their fashion with a little history.
Somewhere between a forgotten military uniform, a Victorian gentleman's wardrobe, and the rebellious spirit of modern streetwear lives The Faded Regiment Vintage Military Knit Cardigan.
Inspired by historical military dress jackets and antique regimental uniforms, this striking cardigan reimagines ceremonial tailoring in a relaxed, comfortably wearable knit.
Its sculpted silhouette features a high-standing band collar, elongated sleeves, and a fitted bodice embellished with two symmetrical rows of antique-gold military-inspired buttons. Decorative horizontal bands reference the elaborate braided detailing traditionally found on vintage officer's jackets, while a functional center-front zipper brings the design firmly into the present.
The fabric is just as captivating as the silhouette.
Crafted from a soft, stretchy cotton-rich knit, the cardigan features a beautifully distressed, washed-black finish with subtle variations in charcoal and faded black. The intentionally aged coloration creates the appearance of a treasured vintage garment—something worn, weathered, and wonderfully storied.
Exposed seam detailing and a gently shaped waist lend the cardigan a slightly deconstructed character, balancing its disciplined military influences with an effortlessly rebellious attitude.
Part historical romance. Part punk rebellion. Entirely Capstone Couture.
STYLE IT YOUR WAY
The Rebellious Heiress: Layer over our Rebellious Heiress Victorian Corset Ruffle Blouse, allowing the dramatic ruffled neckline, asymmetric hem, and extravagant cuffs to escape from beneath the structured military silhouette. Pair with a sweeping plaid maxi skirt for a look straight from a beautifully unconventional fashion editorial.
The Romantic Revolutionary: Wear with antique lace, a flowing tulle petticoat, and Victorian lace-up boots. The contrast of disciplined military styling against delicate, romantic fabrics creates an intriguing visual tension.
The Modern Renegade: Zip over a distressed tee and pair with fitted trousers, worn-in denim, or rugged boots for an everyday interpretation of historical military fashion.
The Art of Layering: Wear partially unzipped over a long blouse, tunic, or dress, allowing contrasting textures, exaggerated sleeves, and unexpected lengths to emerge.
A beautiful foundation for Capstone Couture's signature art of expressive, unconventional layering.
DETAILS
Style: Vintage Military-Inspired Knit Cardigan / Fitted Zip Jacket
Color: Distressed Washed Black / Charcoal
Fabric: Stretch knit
Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane
Finish: Variegated, intentionally faded black wash with an aged, vintage-inspired appearance
Collar: High-standing military band collar
Front: Two symmetrical rows of decorative antique-gold military-style buttons and horizontal trim
Closure: Functional center-front zipper
Sleeves: Extra-long, fitted sleeves
Shoulders: Raglan-inspired seam construction
Silhouette: Shaped and fitted through the waist with a gently curved hem
Construction Details: Visible seam detailing and vintage-inspired finishing
Stretch: Cotton-rich knit with elastane for flexibility and comfort
Aesthetic: Historical Military · Victorian Punk · Romantic Grunge · Dark Academia · Post-Apocalyptic Romance
Styling: Ideal for layering over Victorian blouses, lace tops, dresses, and other statement garments
THE BEAUTY OF BEING UNDONE
Perfectly imperfect. Beautifully worn.
The washed-black finish is an essential part of this cardigan's character.
Subtle tonal variations, faded areas, and a gently weathered appearance are intentional features of the design—not flaws.
Rather than the crisp uniformity of a newly issued military jacket, The Faded Regiment evokes the character of something with a past, softened by time and made more interesting through its imperfections.
Because sometimes the most beautiful things are those that look as though they've already lived a thousand stories.
THE CINDERELLA FIT ✨
A little structure. A little stretch. A lot of personality.
At Capstone Couture, we believe extraordinary garments have a way of finding the people they were meant for.
Our Cinderella Sizing philosophy celebrates the beautiful unpredictability of fit and the discovery of a garment that feels uniquely your own.
The Faded Regiment combines a shaped, body-skimming silhouette with the flexibility of a Cotton-rich knit containing 5% elastane.
Unlike rigid woven military jackets, its stretch construction allows for a more comfortable, adaptable fit while maintaining its tailored appearance.
Sizing: Soft Rib Knit fits as an Oversized/Relaxed Fit size 4 to Fitted size 10
Perhaps it's your size. Perhaps it's simply meant to be.
THE CAPSTONE COUTURE STORY
Once a symbol of ceremony, structure, and tradition, the military uniform becomes something entirely different in the hands of an unconventional dresser.
The Faded Regiment captures that transformation.
Inspired by historical regimental tailoring but interpreted through the lens of modern romantic rebellion, this piece celebrates the beauty of contrast: masculine and feminine, structured and undone, antique and contemporary.
At Capstone Couture, fashion is not about following a prescribed uniform. It is about rewriting the rules to express your own story.
After all, the most interesting revolutionaries have always dressed a little differently.