Thistle brushed alpaca-blend sweater
THE ELDER STATESMAN's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $695, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · THE ELDER STATESMAN
- Category · Sweater
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This sweater's delicate open-knit construction and lightweight alpaca-blend, while soft, suggest it's not designed for rugged wear. The "dry clean only" care further indicates a need for gentle handling to maintain its integrity.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This sweater promises exceptional comfort with its fluffy alpaca-blend and wool, brushed for an extra soft feel. The loose fit and lightweight, open-knit construction further enhance its wearability, making it a cozy choice.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This sweater, made from an alpaca and wool blend, includes 4% polyamide, a conventional fossil-fuel synthetic without any mention of recycled content, which impacts its overall sustainability.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| large | 116 cm | 49 cm | 111 cm | 54 cm | 65 cm |
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| small | |||||
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: The Elder Statesman's 'Thistle' sweater is made from fluffy alpaca-blend that's blended with wool and brushed for an extra soft feel. It has a subtle open-knit construction, revealing glimpses of skin or underpinnings, and is finished with chunky ribbed trims.
Editors’ Notes: The Elder Statesman's 'Thistle' sweater is made from fluffy alpaca-blend that's blended with wool and brushed for an extra soft feel. It has a subtle open-knit construction, revealing glimpses of skin or underpinnings, and is finished with chunky ribbed trims.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a loose fit Long in the sleeves Lightweight, open knit Model is 180cm/ 5'11" and is wearing a size Small Model measurements: Bust: 80cm/ 31.5" Waist: 65cm/ 25.5" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Light-blue alpaca-blend Slips on 74% alpaca, 22% wool, 4% polyamide Dry Clean
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