Oversized cropped ribbed wool-blend turtleneck sweater
BALENCIAGA's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $1,690, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 80/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · BALENCIAGA
- Category · Sweater
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Quality Analysis 70/100
This Balenciaga sweater, crafted from a chunky wool-blend, offers good durability for a knit garment. The "dry clean" care instruction is typical for wool, but the blend with polyamide and elastane suggests some resilience and shape retention.
Comfort Assessment 80/100
This oversized, cropped wool-blend turtleneck sweater offers a relaxed fit with dramatically dropped shoulders, ensuring a comfortable, non-restrictive feel. The inclusion of 1% elastane provides a subtle stretch, enhancing overall wearability.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This Balenciaga sweater, crafted from a wool-blend with 97% wool, lacks specific sustainability certifications or details regarding the wool's sourcing or animal welfare, which would enhance its eco-friendly profile.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 113 cm | 49 cm | 74 cm | 37 cm |
| 4 | ||||
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Balenciaga's turtleneck sweater is knitted from a chunky black wool-blend. It features dramatically dropped shoulders to emphasize the oversized fit and has a cropped hem that nicely complements high-rise pants.
Editors’ Notes: Balenciaga's turtleneck sweater is knitted from a chunky black wool-blend. It features dramatically dropped shoulders to emphasize the oversized fit and has a cropped hem that nicely complements high-rise pants.
Size & Fit: Balenciaga follows a height-based guide, please refer to below: 0 = 5'1" (155 cm) 1 = 5'3" (160 cm) 2 = 5'5" (165 cm) 3 = 5'7" (170 cm) 4 = 5'11" (180 cm) 5 = 6'0" (185 cm) Intended to be oversized; we recommend sizing down if you prefer a closer fit Long in the sleeves Cropped length Model is 180cm/ 5’11” and is wearing the designer's size 4 View size guide
Details & Care: Black wool-blend Slips on 97% wool, 2% polyamide, 1% elastane Dry clean
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