Cashmere Sweater Hierarchy

[K. Nights]

Anyone knows where I can get something like this cardigan from Colhay's? I think this kind of trim around the collar is more common in tennis/cricket v-neck sweaters than cardigans?

Thinking about that one I linked, but usually I like my knitwear a bit loose (size 42) and it's out of stock. Maybe I can try 40, or find something else.

I've seen basically that exact sweater sold by Alex Pain before. They don't seem to have any at the moment, though.

White cotton option from Brooks Brothers if you're not married to navy wool.

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/vintage-inspired-supima%C2%AE-cotton-tennis-cardigan/MS01037.html?dwvar_MS01037_Color=WHIT&dwvar_MS01037_Size=LG&quantity=1

 

[epsilon22]

I've seen basically that exact sweater sold by Alex Pain before. They don't seem to have any at the moment, though.

White cotton option from Brooks Brothers if you're not married to navy wool.

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/vintage-inspired-supima%C2%AE-cotton-tennis-cardigan/MS01037.html?dwvar_MS01037_Color=WHIT&dwvar_MS01037_Size=LG&quantity=1

Thanks, I think I prefer navy as the dominant color, but I'll consider that BB cardigan. Not exactly a must-buy-now either, just something that caught my eyes while browsing.

 

[ianskelly]

Hi all , after the bit of disappointment with Berk this week I am looking to possibly buy a john laing crewneck , does anyone know of any stockists? I did email them last week but they could not be arsed emailing me back...

 

[happydayz1]

Hi all , after the bit of disappointment with Berk this week I am looking to possibly buy a john laing crewneck , does anyone know of any stockists? I did email them last week but they could not be arsed emailing me back...

Try Monaghans. They have a few round and v neck left on sale. The stock isn’t online so you’ll need to contact them via phone / Instagram to check remaining colours and sizes.

 

[ianskelly]

Try Monaghans. They have a few round and v neck left on sale. The stock isn’t online so you’ll need to contact them via phone / Instagram to check remaining colours and sizes.

Cheers for the recommend any idea on price ( roughly) and STUPID question but as they are in Dublin and I am
In England will there be any taxes / additional costs ?

 

[happydayz1]

No worries. If I recall correctly, the 3 ply they had, very similar in weight and fit to your 2 ply Lockie made for William Crabtree, were retailing at around €480 and there was circa 30-50% off on the remaining stock. Relative bargain.

Not sure on taxes and customs to be honest. Would need to check if they ship VAT free and then you’d pay local rate of VAT of 20% in the UK.

 

[ianskelly]

No worries. If I recall correctly, the 3 ply they had, very similar in weight and fit to your 2 ply Lockie made for William Crabtree, were retailing at around €480 and there was circa 30-50% off on the remaining stock. Relative bargain.

Not sure on taxes and customs to be honest. Would need to check if they ship VAT free and then you’d pay local rate of VAT of 20% in the UK.

Excellent many thanks!

 

[TheFoo]

How does current Begg compare to Brunello Cucinelli / Loro Piana? Trying to decide where to spend my cashmere bucks

 

[DorianGreen]

How does current Begg compare to Brunello Cucinelli / Loro Piana? Trying to decide where to spend my cashmere bucks

They're all reputable makers, I would make my decision according to the style I'm seeking, more than the absolute quality, which will be mostly comparable, also for other brands, as William Lockie, Malo, Colombo, Fedeli, Agnona and others.

 

[TheFoo]

They're all reputable makers, I would make my decision according to the style I'm seeking, more than the absolute quality, which will be mostly comparable, also for other brands, as William Lockie, Malo, Colombo, Fedeli, Agnona and others.

I know they are all reputable. I’m asking for actual knowledge/experience comparing their quality. Put looks and style aside.

I have a dozen or so cashmere sweaters from Lockie, Laing, Johnstons, and Hawick. I’ve heard it said that Begg is the “best” of the current Scottish cashmere makers, but believe Scott & Charters (whom they own) makes all their stuff.

In general, Cucinelli seems to fit me the best, but the prices can be eye watering. Also, they almost never do a saddle shoulder. Loro Piana tends to fit less well—everything seems to be cut with a blousy torso to accommodate fat old guys.

 

[DorianGreen]

I know they are all reputable. I’m asking for actual knowledge/experience comparing their quality. Put looks and style aside.

I have a dozen or so cashmere sweaters from Lockie, Laing, Johnstons, and Hawick. I’ve heard it said that Begg is the “best” of the current Scottish cashmere makers, but believe Scott & Charters (whom they own) makes all their stuff.

In general, Cucinelli seems to fit me the best, but the prices can be eye watering. Also, they almost never do a saddle shoulder. Loro Piana tends to fit less well—everything seems to be cut with a blousy torso to accommodate fat old guys.

I agree with your consideration about Loro Piana, in spite of the outstanding quality, I never purchased anything from them. Unfortunately, I can't give you any recommendation about Begg, I only have some scarves.

 

[Johnny80]

I know they are all reputable. I’m asking for actual knowledge/experience comparing their quality. Put looks and style aside.

I have a dozen or so cashmere sweaters from Lockie, Laing, Johnstons, and Hawick. I’ve heard it said that Begg is the “best” of the current Scottish cashmere makers, but believe Scott & Charters (whom they own) makes all their stuff.

In general, Cucinelli seems to fit me the best, but the prices can be eye watering. Also, they almost never do a saddle shoulder. Loro Piana tends to fit less well—everything seems to be cut with a blousy torso to accommodate fat old guys.

Loro Piana is recognisable thanks to its yarn not to its artisans
If you put looks and style aside the breaking point for Begg is behind W Lockie and Laing while Hawico (if you talked about this and not other maker) is Scotlands best in general. Brunello C it depends of the garment yarn is using

 

[Rowyourboat]

I recently bought this Colhays Shawl Cardigan in Dark Olive second-hand. It's a dense 8-ply knit, very cozy and easy to wear.

This is the original: https://colhays.com/products/cashmere-shawl-collar-cardigan-in-dark-olive

I love the tighter knits of Scottish makers. This is the first shawl cardigan in my collection.

 

[DorianGreen]

I recently bought this Colhays Shawl Cardigan in Dark Olive second-hand. It's a dense 8-ply knit, very cozy and easy to wear

Beautiful. Any information about size and fit?

 

[Rowyourboat]

Beautiful. Any information about size and fit?

This is a size 38. I'm 17.7-18in shoulder, 38.5 in chest, 25.2 in sleeve length, and overall it fits well and the sleeves are a little long but I think this piece looks good a little oversized.