Natural Edie Sweater Tee
A mid weight vintage fit tee with knit lace detail, inspired by a vintage hand knitting pattern. The breathable lace pattern makes this tee perfect for layering with a DEGEN tank or long sleeve crew.
Natural is a lovely vintage feeling cream color.
100% Pima Cotton
This piece is a love letter to Peru. Crafted in collaboration with fair-wage artisan partners, each garment reflects a deep respect for craft, community, and tradition. With fewer than 100 pieces made, every design remains as special as the hands that created it.
Designed by RISD and Central Saint Martins-trained fiber artist Lindsay Degen in Providence, Rhode Island.
Designed in Providence, RI.
Artisan Crafted in Peru.
Built to be worn, kept, and collected over time.
Rooted in Craft. Made to Last.
Crafted by Skilled Artisans in Peru
Every DEGEN knit is a collaboration—a chain of hands. From fiber to finished garment, each piece passes through skilled fair-wage Peruvian makers who bring generations of knowledge to every step. Spinning, dyeing, knitting, linking, washing—each stage held with care, precision, and pride. This is craft as a living practice, not a process.
A Study in Knit Technique
Each design is an exploration of knit as both structure and expression. DEGEN draws from global traditions, historic arts movements, and experimental techniques—balancing handcraft and machine innovation. The result is knitwear that feels intentional, artful, and quietly complex—meant to be worn, examined, and appreciated over time.
Material, Sourced with Purpose
We work with some of the finest natural fibers sourced in Peru—from Pima cotton to highland wool and alpaca blends. Each yarn is selected for its integrity, feel, and performance, then thoughtfully paired with design. The result is knitwear that holds its shape, softens with wear, and carries the story of where it came from.
“Meet the knitwear brand worth obsessing over.”
-Fashionista
Meet DEGEN
Lindsay Degen is the designer behind DEGEN, a craft-led brand at the intersection of art and fashion. Trained in Fiber Arts at the Rhode Island School of Design and Central Saint Martins, she brings an artist’s rigor and point of view to knitwear—redefining it as both material and medium. Her work balances technical expertise with expressive design, resulting in pieces that feel thoughtful, distinctive, and deeply considered.
