Cashmere Sweater Hierarchy

[bluespirit]

is the hawick cashmere brand same as hawico?

Hawico is the trade name of Hawick Cashmere. Garments are sold as Hawick Cashmere in Japan and the USA, and as Hawico in Europe.

For more information, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawico

 

[Johnny80]

My God what a shame for wikipedia to have so little about this kind of maker/brand and so much about fashion brands where customers dont care about the garment itself but only about the name

 

[bluespirit]

My God what a shame for wikipedia to have so little about this kind of maker/brand and so much about fashion brands where customers dont care about the garment itself but only about the name

I have created this article. I'm limited by the lack of sources to write articles...

I have also created articles for Hilditch & Key and Drumohr (they were also missing). I'll add more brands in the future

 

[DorianGreen]

New collaboration between Fox and Corgi. A nice, chunky cashmere turtleneck sweater.

 

[bluespirit]

New collaboration between Fox and Corgi. A nice, chunky cashmere turtleneck sweater.

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1,200 pounds / 1,500 EUR 😊

 

[DorianGreen]

1,200 pounds / 1,500 EUR 😊

Yes, in line with the current prices for high-end cashmere. It looks very substantial.

 

[Bayou Tiger]

What are drivers for woolen cashmere vs worsted cashmere? I noticed the term today for the first time. Is one considered better than the other in certain situations?

 

[Johnny80]

1,200 pounds / 1,500 EUR 😊

the way it looks up close...it is an 6ply or 8ply 5-7GG..so its quite cheap if that is the retail price and not discounted

 

[Johnny80]

What are drivers for woolen cashmere vs worsted cashmere? I noticed the term today for the first time. Is one considered better than the other in certain situations?

worsted cashmere cannot be made from shorter staple wool fibers
Apple to apple worsted cashmere is always on top but also pricier and look a bit different

 

[DorianGreen]

worsted cashmere cannot be made from shorter staple wool fibers
Apple to apple worsted cashmere is always on top but also pricier and look a bit different

Is worsted cashmere also used in knitwear?

 

[bluespirit]

I have a question about fit.

I've tried several brands and I find that the perfect fit for me is Fioroni/Attolini. It's tailored but not too slim, and short enough in length.

I also have Colhay's knitwear that I like, but it's a little bit too slim for my taste, and Johnstons', that I find a bit too roomy (one of them has become misshapen at the bottom, I will try to reshape it.)

My question is: what other brands provide a balanced fit that is similar to Fioroni?

 

[DorianGreen]

I have a question about fit.

I've tried several brands and I find that the perfect fit for me is Fioroni/Attolini. It's tailored but not too slim, and short enough in length.

I also have Colhay's knitwear that I like, but it's a little bit too slim for my taste, and Johnstons', that I find a bit too roomy (one of them has become misshapen at the bottom, I will try to reshape it.)

My question is: what other brands provide a balanced fit that is similar to Fioroni?

You could try Malo and Gran Sasso. The cashmere cable crew neck sweater I recently bought from Johnstons of Elgin fits pretty snug and short as well. The Oxton style from Lockie is well balanced too.

 

[Johnny80]

Is worsted cashmere also used in knitwear?

not in mass production because in knitwear (garment less expose to friction) its cheaper for the maker to make 70% cashmere+30% silk and come close to an 100% worsted knit, almost same durability with the same bit of shines that silk and worsted wool/cashmere offer. Worsted yarns are smooth and look more lustrous thats why they keep the suits in worsted wool because the pants are more expose to friction.

 

[Xyol]

You could try Malo and Gran Sasso. The cashmere cable crew neck sweater I recently bought from Johnstons of Elgin fits pretty snug and short as well. The Oxton style from Lockie is well balanced too.

Just note that if you have broader shoulders compared to the rest of your build, you might have some fit issues with Gran Sasso (at least in my opinion).

 

[Johnny80]

I have a question about fit.

I've tried several brands and I find that the perfect fit for me is Fioroni/Attolini. It's tailored but not too slim, and short enough in length.

I also have Colhay's knitwear that I like, but it's a little bit too slim for my taste, and Johnstons', that I find a bit too roomy (one of them has become misshapen at the bottom, I will try to reshape it.)

My question is: what other brands provide a balanced fit that is similar to Fioroni?

Thats Attolini/Fioroni goldden ticket. Their expertiese took and make the "bespoke" feel to RTW. At least they are the closet on my build/fit. Kiton has its yarns, while Attolini has its shape. Both are great for suits and knit (Kiton main artisan line not the fast fashion forward). Regarding Johnstons, they do have some more fitted garment if you go your size in their "unisex" collection. But if you want something close you can try Malo, Fedeli (some can be slim) and of course classic fit from Colombo. Colombo has classic fit and comfort fit.