Alpe Meggiana Cashmere Half-Zip Sweater
LORO PIANA's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $2,400, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 70/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · LORO PIANA
- Category · Sweater
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This luxurious Alpe Meggiana sweater, crafted from 100% cashmere, is a mid-weight knit, suggesting a balance of comfort and reasonable resilience for a natural fiber. However, the "Hand wash" care instruction indicates it requires gentle handling to maintain its integrity.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
Indulge in the luxurious comfort of the Alpe Meggiana Half-Zip Sweater, expertly spun from 100% cashmere for an incredibly soft feel. Its mid-weight knit and slightly loose fit promise cozy warmth without restriction, making it a true pleasure to wear.
Sustainability Impact 70/100
This luxurious cashmere sweater, while beautiful, lacks specific sustainability indicators such as certifications for animal welfare or traceability, making it difficult to assess its environmental or ethical impact.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Sleeve | Back Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT 58 | 128 cm | — cm | 91 cm | 71 cm |
| IT 48 | ||||
| IT 46 | ||||
| IT 56 | ||||
| IT 52 | ||||
| IT 54 | ||||
| IT 60 | ||||
| IT 50 | ||||
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Garment details
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Editor's Notes: EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. Pier Luigi Loro Piana discovered the majesty of the cashmere goat while travelling to Inner Mongolia in the 1970s. This 'Alpe Meggiana' sweater is spun from the prized material and detailed with a mélange of threads and a half-zip funnel neck.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size. Take your normal size Designed for a slightly loose 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: Multicoloured cashmere Zip fastening 100% cashmere Hand wash
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