Thistle striped alpaca-blend cardigan
THE ELDER STATESMAN's sweater release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $1,195, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 70/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · THE ELDER STATESMAN
- Category · Sweater
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This alpaca-blend cardigan, while luxurious with its soft, fuzzy handle, is made from delicate fibers and is dry-clean only, suggesting it's not designed for rugged wear.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This alpaca-blend cardigan promises exceptional comfort with its soft, fuzzy handle and luxurious alpaca and wool blend, ensuring a cozy feel against the skin. Its loose fit and longline duster silhouette also suggest an unrestrictive and comfortable drape.
Sustainability Impact 70/100
This alpaca-blend cardigan, while luxurious, lacks specific sustainability indicators such as certifications for animal welfare or recycled content, making it difficult to assess its environmental impact.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Length | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| small | 112 cm | 61 cm | 114 cm | 79 cm | 119 cm | 114 cm |
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Editors’ Notes: The Elder Statesman's 'Thistle' cardigan is made from alpaca-blend with plenty of wool and has a soft, fuzzy handle. It has colorful stripes and a longline duster silhouette that hits well below the knee.
Editors’ Notes: The Elder Statesman's 'Thistle' cardigan is made from alpaca-blend with plenty of wool and has a soft, fuzzy handle. It has colorful stripes and a longline duster silhouette that hits well below the knee.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a loose fit Weighted knit Model is 180cm/ 5'11" and is wearing a size XSmall Model measurements: Bust: 80cm/ 31.5" Waist: 67cm/ 26" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Multicolored alpaca-blend Slips on 74% alpaca, 22% wool, 4% polyamide Dry clean
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