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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Lilac Brushed Cable Knit Shetland Crew Neck Jumper
The verdict
Fit
Standard crew neck, classic fit. Lilac works at any size, so fit quality becomes the deciding factor—Drake's is consistent here.
Quality
Brushed cable knit in Shetland wool, same construction rigor as the neutral Drake's line. The pastel lilac is dyed not bleached, so durability is standard.
Is the price fair?
245 GBP is in the mid-range for Drake's; lilac adds a seasonal angle without additional cost.
Best for
The person who wants a gentle color that reads slightly less corporate than navy or grey.
Care
Hand wash separately first to check for dye bleeding; then wash with similar colors.
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
