William Lockie vs Rag & Bone: which sweater to buy, and when
Both land in the premium tier: the William Lockie Geelong Lambswool Crew Sweater at $215, the Rag & Bone Merino Wool Crew Sweater at $215. Here is how they stack up, head to head.
| William Lockie | Rag & Bone | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $215 | $215 |
| Material | Geelong lambswool (Scottish cashmere and merino across the line), fully-fashioned in Scotland. | Merino wool, cotton or cashmere blends depending on style, fine-mid gauge. |
| Fit | Classic traditional fit, true to size. | Clean modern fit, slightly trim; true to size. |
| Quality | Premium — fully-fashioned in Scotland, soft and durable; resists pilling well. | High — quality knit and clean contemporary finishing; fine wool pills over time. |
| Best for | Heritage Scottish lambswool, a deep colour range, and classic durable layering. | Contemporary outfits, modern downtown style, and quality merino or cashmere knits. |
| Care | Gentle wool cycle or hand-wash and lay flat to dry; reshape while damp. | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat to dry; shave any pilling. |
Both land at $215, so this is a straight quality-and-style call. William Lockie's Geelong lambswool is fully-fashioned in Scotland and resists pilling; Rag & Bone's merino crew is a clean modern downtown cut in fine wool that pills over time. Same money, different priorities: heritage durability versus contemporary cut.
- The case for William Lockie
- Fully-fashioned in Scotland, resists pilling well, deep colour range, soft durable lambswool, classic heritage fit
- The case for Rag & Bone
- Modern downtown cut, slightly trim fit, clean contemporary finishing, quality merino, seasonal discounts
VerdictThe pick
At the same $215, buy William Lockie if you want the sturdier, fully-fashioned knit that resists pilling and plan to keep it for years. Choose Rag & Bone if the slim, modern cut suits your style better and you accept that fine merino pills. One practical edge: Rag & Bone discounts seasonally, so if you wait for a promo it often comes in under the William Lockie, tilting value its way for the same garment tier.
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