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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Ecru Lambswool 6 Button Cardigan
The verdict
Fit
Six-button Drake's typically cuts close to the body with structure. Ecru is winter-marked; expect a standard-weight lambswool. True to UK sizing.
Quality
Drake's button cardigans are solidly constructed with quality seams. Lambswool at this price point should resist pilling and maintain softness through regular wear.
Is the price fair?
At 395 GBP, this is premium tier. The price reflects Drake's heritage and consistent quality, not a bargain. Fair for the maker, not for budget shoppers.
Best for
Neutral, all-season layering; someone prioritizing heritage British knitwear and willing to invest in durability over price.
Care
Treat buttons gently in the wash; hand washing or wool-specific cycles with flat drying preserves shape and fiber integrity.
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
