Frame vs John Elliott: which sweater wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the Frame Cashmere Crew Sweater at $248, the John Elliott Cotton Knit Crewneck at $248. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Frame | John Elliott | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $248 | $248 |
| Material | Cashmere, wool or cotton depending on style, fine-mid gauge. | Premium cotton, wool or cashmere blends depending on style, mid gauge. |
| Fit | Clean elevated-casual fit, true to size. | Clean modern fit with considered drape, true to size. |
| Quality | High — soft fibre and refined finishing; cashmere pills early then settles. | High — soft hand, clean construction, premium yarns. |
| Best for | Elevated-casual California outfits, soft cashmere, and refined contemporary knits. | Elevated minimalist outfits, drape-focused layering, and clean modern knitwear. |
| Care | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat; de-pill cashmere early with a comb. | Wash per the fibre; cotton machine-washes gentle, wool and cashmere need a wool cycle. Lay flat. |
Frame and John Elliott both sit at $248, so this is a tie on price and a split on what you're buying. Frame leans into soft fibre, with cashmere available and a refined finish, while John Elliott sells you the drape, hand and clean modern cut rather than fibre exotica.
Same price, $248, soft cashmere option, refined finishing, smart-casual California cut, true to size
Considered drape, clean modern cut, soft hand, premium yarns, minimalist layering
Which should you buy?
There's no dollar gap to weigh here, both land at $248, so pick on what you want from the knit. Buy Frame if you want the softest fibre against your skin and don't mind that cashmere pills early before it settles. Go John Elliott if drape and a clean modern silhouette matter more than chasing a luxury fibre. Either way, Frame discounts seasonally, so wait for a Frame promo if you can.
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