Loewe vs Amiri: which sweater to buy, and when
Both land in the luxury tier: the Loewe Wool-Cashmere Knit Sweater at $950, the Amiri Knit Mohair Sweater at $990, $40 apart. Here is how they stack up, head to head.
| Loewe | Amiri | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $950 | $990 |
| Material | Wool, cashmere or mohair blends depending on style, mid gauge. | Mohair, wool or cashmere blends depending on style, mid gauge. |
| Fit | Clean design-led fit, true to size. | Relaxed rock-and-roll fit, true to size. |
| Quality | Exceptional — quality fibres, craft detailing and refined construction; mohair sheds early. | High — quality knit and bold finishing; mohair sheds early. |
| Best for | Luxury-house dressing, craft detailing, and quality wool or cashmere knitwear. | Luxury-streetwear statements, rock-and-roll style, and mohair texture. |
| Care | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat; shave any shedding. | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat; shave any shedding. |
Loewe at $950 and Amiri at $990 sit $40 apart, both blending wool, cashmere and mohair at mid gauge. Loewe's spend goes into refined construction and craft detailing; Amiri's goes into graphics, mohair texture and the streetwear name. The $40 buys nothing structural, so pick the look.
- The case for Loewe
- Exceptional construction quality, craft detailing, true-to-size fit, refined house knitwear
- The case for Amiri
- Bold rock-and-roll styling, mohair texture, luxury-streetwear statement, relaxed fit
VerdictThe pick
At a $40 gap these are effectively the same price, so buy on style not spec. Take the Loewe if you want the better-finished, quieter knit with craft detailing you'll keep for years. Pay the extra $40 for the Amiri only if the rock-and-roll graphics and mohair texture are what you actually want on your chest. Both shed mohair early, and on pure fibre value Loewe is the stronger build.
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