Arola crocheted cashmere-blend cardigan
LORO PIANA's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $5,900, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 50/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · LORO PIANA
- Category · Sweater
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This Loro Piana cardigan, crafted from a luxurious cashmere, alpaca, and wool blend, is designed for a slightly loose fit and features a delicate crocheted, open construction. While its mid-weight knit offers some substance, the inherent fragility of cashmere and the open crochet suggest it's best suited for gentle wear rather than rugged use.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This cardigan promises luxurious comfort with its cashmere, alpaca, and wool blend, offering a soft, tactile feel. The addition of 1% elastane ensures a touch of stretch for ease of movement, while the "slightly loose fit" and "open construction" suggest a relaxed and comfortable drape.
Sustainability Impact 50/100
This Loro Piana cardigan, crafted from a cashmere, alpaca, and wool-blend, is crocheted in Italy, suggesting local production and reduced shipping emissions. However, the use of conventional polyamide and elastane without recycled content, and animal fibers without traceability, prevents a higher score.
Measurement breakdown
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| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small | 92 cm | 38 cm | 67 cm | 56 cm |
| medium | ||||
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Editors’ Notes: Loro Piana's 'Arola' cardigan is inspired by the label's tailored 'Spagna' jacket. Crocheted in Italy from cashmere-blend, it has an open construction with a tactile pom-pom texture. Match your jewelry to the gold buttons.
Editors’ Notes: Loro Piana's 'Arola' cardigan is inspired by the label's tailored 'Spagna' jacket. Crocheted in Italy from cashmere-blend, it has an open construction with a tactile pom-pom texture. Match your jewelry to the gold buttons.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a slightly loose fit Mid-weight knit Model is 180cm/ 5'11" and is wearing a size Small Model measurements: Bust: 79cm/ 31" Waist: 61cm/ 24" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Off-white cashmere, alpaca and wool-blend Button fastenings through front 74% cashmere, 21% alpaca, 4% polyamide, 1% elastane Dry clean Mother-of-pearl: New Caledonia
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