Shell-paneled cable-knit wool-blend sweater
MAX MARA's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $395, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 80/100, and sustainability at 50/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · MAX MARA
- Category · Sweater
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This sweater features a wool-blend cable-knit body, which offers good resilience, but the shell panels are made from a delicate silk blend, suggesting careful handling is needed to maintain its elegant appearance. The "dry clean" care instruction also points to a garment that requires professional attention rather than robust everyday wear.
Comfort Assessment 80/100
This sweater, crafted from a wool-blend with a touch of elastane, offers a comfortable mid-weight knit. While the sleeves are noted as non-stretchy, the overall design promises a true-to-size fit, ensuring a pleasant wearing experience.
Sustainability Impact 50/100
This sweater features a wool-blend that includes virgin wool, which lacks traceability or animal welfare information, and a significant portion of conventional polyester in the shell panels, indicating a lower sustainability profile.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x small | 68 cm | 37 cm | 47 cm | 49 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Max Mara’s sweater is designed with puffed shell panels at the shoulders for unexpected dimension and drama. It's made from a wool-blend that's cable-knitted and ribbed to create textural contrast through the bodice and has smooth sleeves.
Editors’ Notes: Max Mara’s sweater is designed with puffed shell panels at the shoulders for unexpected dimension and drama. It's made from a wool-blend that's cable-knitted and ribbed to create textural contrast through the bodice and has smooth sleeves.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a slim fit Ribbed hem Cropped length Mid-weight knit with non-stretchy sleeves Model is 175cm/ 5'9" and is wearing a size XSmall Model measurements: Bust: 78.1cm/ 30.75" Waist: 64.7cm/ 25.5" Hip: 91.4cm/ 36" View size guide
Details & Care: Black wool-blend and shell Slips on Fabric1: 75% polyester, 25% silk; fabric2: 89% virgin wool, 10% polyamide, 1% elastane Dry clean
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