multiccy-csa
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Following on from my earlier post regarding which Oxford button down (OCBD) shirt members perceive to be the best, which generated much discussion, i would like to pivot to the best wool (preferably merino) pullover.
For years i stuck religiously to John Smedley as they were well-made, fitted well, offered a great selection of styles, fits and shades, were relatively well-priced and made in the North of England, where i grew up.
But now i'm not sure they're quite right, as i often see finer looking garments, potentially Italian-made on other gentlemen that make the JS Belper, Connell and Lundy look a little 'flat'. I tried switching to cashmere, which simply increased the cost, decreased the longevity (although they certainly feel very nice) and tried blends of silk, sea-island cotton, cashmere and merino in various blends... but none seem to work quite as i'd like.
I attach a pair of examples: a 'flat' looking Smedley, vs a 'fine' looking alternative. The Smedley looks and feels a little too sharp (as if the photo has had a 'sharpness' filter added) whereas the other looks smoother and richer, yet i don't think is cashmere.
Either way, do members have a view on the best all-round purveyor of woollen/merino crew necks, rollnecks, v-necks and button-up pullovers, in a good variety of shades, styles and fits ?
Many thanks, as always.
For years i stuck religiously to John Smedley as they were well-made, fitted well, offered a great selection of styles, fits and shades, were relatively well-priced and made in the North of England, where i grew up.
But now i'm not sure they're quite right, as i often see finer looking garments, potentially Italian-made on other gentlemen that make the JS Belper, Connell and Lundy look a little 'flat'. I tried switching to cashmere, which simply increased the cost, decreased the longevity (although they certainly feel very nice) and tried blends of silk, sea-island cotton, cashmere and merino in various blends... but none seem to work quite as i'd like.
I attach a pair of examples: a 'flat' looking Smedley, vs a 'fine' looking alternative. The Smedley looks and feels a little too sharp (as if the photo has had a 'sharpness' filter added) whereas the other looks smoother and richer, yet i don't think is cashmere.
Either way, do members have a view on the best all-round purveyor of woollen/merino crew necks, rollnecks, v-necks and button-up pullovers, in a good variety of shades, styles and fits ?
Many thanks, as always.