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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Dark Brown Lambswool 6 Button Cardigan
The verdict
Fit
Six-button structure is classic; lambswool is softer and has more give than Shetland, so it won't feel rigid.
Quality
Lambswool is warmer and has a finer staple than Shetland; six buttons mean the cardigan opens fully for easy layering.
Is the price fair?
Mid-to-upper range. The lambswool and button count justify the price for a cardigan built for regular use.
Best for
Men and women needing a practical cardigan in a warm neutral with traditional closure and soft fiber.
Care
Hand-wash in cool water; reshape buttons and lay flat to preserve the button-front structure.
What owners report about Drake's sweaters
Owners on Styleforum report the knits holding up to heavy use — one wore a fair isle cashmere piece hard all winter with little to any pilling. The range is knitted by different outside mills, and owners note the specs vary between models, so fit is not consistent across the line: some pieces are reported to run small in the chest and body length while others run large. Price is the recurring gripe — even posters who like the knitwear say the brand tends to overcharge relative to what comparable Scottish-knit pieces cost.
- Strengths
- Durability — owners report seasons of hard wear with minimal pilling on the wool and cashmere knits.
- Watch out for
- Sizing is inconsistent from style to style because different mills knit different models, and several owners consider the line overpriced for what it is.
- Sizing
- Measurements differ between models, so owners advise checking each piece's measurements rather than trusting your usual size — and when in doubt, sizing up.
About Drake's's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: Who produces Drake's cashmere sweaters/cardigans? — Styleforum · Drakes Knitwear Question - Odd Sizing — Styleforum
