Academy Alpaca and Wool-Blend Cardigan
OUR LEGACY's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $270, quality lands at 80/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · OUR LEGACY
- Category · Sweater
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Quality Analysis 80/100
This cardigan, crafted from a mid-weight alpaca and wool-blend, offers a relaxed fit and features elegant mother-of-pearl buttons. While the blend suggests warmth and softness, the "machine wash" care instruction for a wool-blend knit is a positive indicator for practical, everyday durability.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This cardigan promises exceptional comfort, knitted from a soft alpaca and wool-blend that feels gentle against the skin. Its relaxed shape further enhances wearability, ensuring a comfortable drape.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
The Academy Alpaca and Wool-Blend Cardigan features alpaca and wool, both animal-derived fibers. However, the text does not provide any information regarding their traceability, welfare, or sustainable sourcing, which are important for assessing the garment's environmental and ethical impact.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Back Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT 46 | 96 cm | — cm | — cm | 88 cm | 58 cm |
| IT 48 | |||||
| IT 50 | |||||
| IT 52 | |||||
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Editor's Notes: Our Legacy's 'Academy' cardigan is knitted from a soft alpaca and wool-blend in a combination of black and grey threads, creating a cool mélange finish. It has a relaxed shape defined by ribbed trims and fastens with tonal mother-of-pearl buttons. Layer yours over a plain white tee.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size. Take your normal size Designed for a relaxed fit Mid-weight knit Model is shown wearing an IT 48 Model measures: chest 38"/ 96cm, height 6'0"/ 183cm View size guide
Details & Care: Mélange black and grey alpaca and wool-blend Button fastenings 60% alpaca, 40% wool Machine wash Mother-of-pearl: Indonesia
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