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Navy Lambswool 6 Button Cardigan

Name: Drake's Navy Lambswool 6 Button Cardigan
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-navy-lambswool-6-button-cardigan-1
Price: 395 GBP

Sweaters

£395

The verdict

Drake's navy button cardigan at 395 GBP is premium-tier British knitwear; the price reflects heritage and quality, not a bargain.

Fit

Six-button Drake's cut close to the body. Navy is unmarked for season, suggesting standard weight. Expect UK sizing with a fitted silhouette.

Quality

Drake's lambswool cardigans are well-made with quality seams and durable buttons. Expect the fiber to hold softness and resist pilling over years.

Price check

At 395 GBP, this is premium tier. The price is proportional to Drake's reputation and consistent quality, though it's expensive for a cardigan if budget is a concern.

Best for

Standalone wear or structured layering; someone who values heritage brand appeal and is willing to invest in durable, British-made knitwear.

Care

Check buttons before washing; hand wash or use wool-safe cycles with flat drying to maintain fit and fiber softness.

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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