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Grey Alpaca Lambswool Cable Knit Sleeveless Cardigan
The verdict
Fit
Sleeveless shawl-like cut, designed to layer over long sleeves or tees. Drake's cardigans run generous; expect to size down for a fitted layer.
Quality
Alpaca and lambswool blend elevates construction and softness beyond base Shetland. Cable knit adds visual interest and weight; expect good recovery and minimal pilling.
Price check
445 GBP reflects the alpaca content and luxury positioning. Not a bargain, but justified for the material premium over plain wool cardigans.
Best for
The layerer who owns fine sweaters and wants a luxury sleeveless piece for light layering.
Care
Hand wash gently in cool water; alpaca blends require care to avoid stretching.
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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
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