Nice Collective designers Joe Haller and Ian Hannula were doing the broken-in, deconstructed feel long before it was so trendy that you couldn’t walk five steps in your local shopping center without seeing faux dirt and rips all over everything.  And, first to it or not, they’ve always done it in a more whimsical, less brash fashion than your average cookie cutter brands.  I first came across their uniquely-featured designs in the late 90’s at Villains in San Francisco and have kept an eye on their work ever since.  This season they’ve brought us two fresh cardigan designs that are worth a look.  The first is a hooded model in silver that features a contrasting placket and trim, along with elbow patches and reverse stitching.  The second is made of 100% merino wool in khaki with purple striping, and features a ribbed high collar as well as ribbing at both the waist and sleeves.  Both feature common Nice Collective details like contrast stitching and ornate buttons.  Available here.