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Browse all Drake's sweaters →Navy Lambswool Shawl Collar Cardigan
The verdict
Fit
Shawl collar cardigans sit fuller through the chest and shoulders. Sizing typically runs generous; consider sizing down for a more fitted silhouette.
Quality
Lambswool is softer and finer than standard wool; Drake's construction on button cardigans is solid throughout, with good seaming and button placement.
Is the price fair?
GBP 495 is premium pricing for British knitwear, justified by material quality and longevity; expect years of regular wear.
Best for
Office layering, casual evenings, or as a statement piece that transcends seasons.
Care
Dry clean recommended for longevity, or hand wash separately and dry flat on a towel.
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
