Novella ruched cashmere-blend top
MAX MARA's tops release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $411, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 70/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · MAX MARA
- Category · Tops
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This finely knitted cashmere-blend top, while luxurious and lightweight, is best suited for gentle wear due to its delicate fabric composition and hand wash/dry clean care instructions. The "lightweight" and "finely knitted" descriptions suggest it's not designed for rugged use.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This Novella top promises exceptional comfort with its finely knitted cashmere-blend, offering a lightweight feel and a comfortably close fit. The stretchy fabric ensures ease of movement, making it a delightful choice for all-day wear.
Sustainability Impact 70/100
This cashmere-blend top, while luxurious, lacks specific sustainability indicators such as recycled content or ethical sourcing certifications for its cashmere and wool, making it difficult to assess its environmental or social impact.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| large | 90 cm | 40 cm | 78 cm | 50 cm | 61 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Max Mara's 'Novella' top is finely knitted from a cashmere-blend with plenty of insulating wool and a lightweight feel. It's designed for a comfortably close fit and has a bateau neckline and gentle ruching along one side.
Editors’ Notes: Max Mara's 'Novella' top is finely knitted from a cashmere-blend with plenty of insulating wool and a lightweight feel. It's designed for a comfortably close fit and has a bateau neckline and gentle ruching along one side.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a close fit Lightweight, stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a size Medium Model measurements: Bust: 84cm/ 33” Waist: 68cm/ 27” Hip: 95cm/ 38” View size guide
Details & Care: Beige cashmere-blend Slips on 55% cashmere, 40% wool, 5% polyamide Hand wash or dry clean
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