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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Ecru Lambswool Shawl Collar Cardigan
The verdict
Fit
Identical shawl-collar fit to navy and black; roomy cut through chest and sleeves, size down for fitted wear.
Quality
Same lambswool fiber and Drake's craftsmanship; ecru may show dust and pilling more visibly than darker shades.
Is the price fair?
GBP 495 for a statement neutral at premium quality; justified investment if you'll layer it regularly.
Best for
Spring and transitional layering when you want warmth without the visual weight of dark colors.
Care
Hand wash gently in cool water and dry flat; ecru benefits from occasional light blocking to maintain shape.
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
