Reiss vs AllSaints: which sweater to buy, and when
Both land in the premium tier: the Reiss Merino Crew Sweater at $165, the AllSaints Merino Funnel-Neck Sweater at $165. Here is how they stack up, head to head.
| Reiss | AllSaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $165 | $165 |
| Material | Merino wool, wool or cashmere blend depending on style, fine-mid gauge. | Merino wool, wool or cashmere blend depending on style, fine-mid gauge. |
| Fit | Sharp slightly-fitted slim cut; consider sizing up. | Slim fashion-led cut; consider sizing up. |
| Quality | Premium-leaning — polished tailored finishing; fine merino pills at friction points. | Premium — soft merino, design-forward finishing; fine knits pill. |
| Best for | Smart-tailored outfits, dress-up layering, and a sharp fitted knit. | Edgy-minimal outfits, distinctive necklines, and a dark-palette knit. |
| Care | Gentle wool cycle or hand-wash and lay flat; shave any pilling. | Gentle wool cycle or hand-wash and lay flat; shave any pilling. |
Both Reiss and AllSaints sell a slim fine-mid-gauge merino knit at $165, so this is a styling call, not a money one. Reiss leans polished and tailored for dressing up; AllSaints leans edgy-minimal with a distinctive funnel neck and dark palette.
- The case for Reiss
- Polished tailored finishing, sharp dress-up look, smart-tailored layering, classic crew shape
- The case for AllSaints
- Distinctive funnel neckline, edgy-minimal styling, soft design-forward merino, dark-palette aesthetic
VerdictThe pick
Same price, same fibre, same slim cut that you'll want to size up in, and both pill at friction points. Buy the Reiss if you're layering into smart-tailored or dress-up outfits and want a clean crew. Pay the same for the AllSaints only because you want the funnel neck and the edgier, darker look. Neither is worth full price over the other, so let regular sales at either brand break the tie.
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