Cashmere Sweater Hierarchy

[Bespoke DJP]

Undertook a cursory look, seems you are correct. However, William Lockie site is showing AW 2021 collection, currently. Trusted stockist you might recommend?

Well, heritage of/in the Scottish borders is one thing, marketing is another! You are correct dear Sir, their site is quite unacceptable!

One has to consider that in January 2020, Mr David Nuttall, the up-to-that-moment Managing Director of William Lockie bought "A Hume", which was eventually renamed "Humes Outfitters", and obviously left WL. His daughter, Ms Rachel Thomson followed him to this new endeavor, while she (I believe) was in charge of WL Marketing dept; hence, the WL site (the responsibility of the Marketing dept) is presently as she left it 3+ years ago! (apparel collections are normally worked out at least one year in advance, along with their corresponding presentation).


Best,

Dimitris

 

[Scuppers]

If I remember correcly, you are based in Australia, so it would obviously be advantageous, if you could buy from a site there.

I can recommend Michael Jondral and Frans Boone.

E-mailed W. Lockie for Australian stockists, rather prompt response with 1 local option. Will check them out tomorrow.

 

[aristoi bcn]

New cashmere Oxton cardigan courtesy of Mr. Porter sale.

Colour is Porcupine, a dark to medium brown. True colour can be seen in the photo where it sits next to my Pearl Grey one.

 

[DorianGreen]

New cashmere Oxton cardigan courtesy of Mr. Porter sale.

Colour is Porcupine, a dark to medium brown. True colour can be seen in the photo where it sits next to my Pearl Grey one.

Yes, it's a dark greyish brown. I have a shetland cardigan from Harley in this colour. It seems that all brands use the same nomenclature for the colours.

 

[HotDilf]

Cashmere Diaries No. 2
Showcasing one of my prized possessions - 100% cashmere tennis sweater, made in Scotland - from Thom Browne's Fall 2007 Black Fleece collection. This inaugural collection was notorious for being ridiculously $$$, as no expenses were spared in materials and production, which eventually prompted Brooks Brothers asking him to "tone it down" in order to cut costs.


100% undyed white cashmere, grosgrain-lined sleeve opening with mother-of-pearl buttons, made in Scotland. One of my heaviest cashmere sweaters weighing 1.7 pounds.



Comparison of thickness - on top is a Loro Piana baby cashmere crewneck.

 

[Sean Bologna]

Cashmere Diaries No. 2
Showcasing one of my prized possessions - 100% cashmere tennis sweater, made in Scotland - from Thom Browne's Fall 2007 Black Fleece collection. This inaugural collection was notorious for being ridiculously $$$, as no expenses were spared in materials and production, which eventually prompted Brooks Brothers asking him to "tone it down" in order to cut costs.
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100% undyed white cashmere, grosgrain-lined sleeve opening with mother-of-pearl buttons, made in Scotland. One of my heaviest cashmere sweaters weighing 1.7 pounds.

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Comparison of thickness - on top is a Loro Piana baby cashmere crewneck.

That's a super cool sweater. What was the retail price?

 

[Scuppers]

That's a super cool sweater. What was the retail price?

How infra dig!

 

[darebear36]

Anyone familiar with Joshua Ellis cashmere? Apparently they supply cashmere to Burberry, Ralph Lauren Purple Label (not sure if they are the supplier for Polo Ralph Lauren as well), and Chanel.

I was considering a cashmere piece from RLPL but as I've haven't heard great things about PRL cashmere was wondering if they would be the same quality and supplier.

 

[DorianGreen]

Anyone familiar with Joshua Ellis cashmere? Apparently they supply cashmere to Burberry, Ralph Lauren Purple Label (not sure if they are the supplier for Polo Ralph Lauren as well), and Chanel.

I was considering a cashmere piece from RLPL but as I've haven't heard great things about PRL cashmere was wondering if they would be the same quality and supplier.

I have a lot of scarves from Joshua Ellis, great quality, but don't know whether they also supply cashmere for knitwear.

 

[Scuppers]

Anyone familiar with Joshua Ellis cashmere? Apparently they supply cashmere to Burberry, Ralph Lauren Purple Label (not sure if they are the supplier for Polo Ralph Lauren as well), and Chanel.

I was considering a cashmere piece from RLPL but as I've haven't heard great things about PRL cashmere was wondering if they would be the same quality and supplier.

RLPL cashmere is not terrible good, now. Have sweaters from 20/25 years ago that shame current RLPL. So I would be sceptical.

 

[Johnny80]

i would not buy Joshua Ellis as knit only if you saw something that you love and the fit is perfect but the quality in time goes away especially because of moisture, so careful where do you keep it, and also wear something beneath it to keep away from your direct contact with your skin
RLPL as someone above me said...since 2016 are not top tier grade for knits

 

[darebear36]

Thank you everyone for chiming in. I will probably stick to BC or LP for my first piece. I have read all 138 pages of this thread from the beginning so I am aware that there are a lot more options, I will explore those later!

 

[fabricateurialist]

since we occasionally diverge from cashmere into broader knitwear on this thread, I'd like to ask, can someone recommend a brand for Merino wool polo shirts ? (Merino silk blends are fine too)

as per usual, tyia and I hope y'all are doing well

 

[Johnny80]

since we occasionally diverge from cashmere into broader knitwear on this thread, I'd like to ask, can someone recommend a brand for Merino wool polo shirts ? (Merino silk blends are fine too)

as per usual, tyia and I hope y'all are doing well

it depends on your budget...you have 12.8µ merino wool if you want something great for all seasons, also Johnstons of Elgin still makes great merino wool knits (polo shirts included) for their price, Gran Sasso another brand in that price category.

 

[fabricateurialist]

it depends on your budget...you have 12.8µ merino wool if you want something great for all seasons, also Johnstons of Elgin still makes great merino wool knits (polo shirts included) for their price, Gran Sasso another brand in that price category.

Something that will last a little longer than the finest and thinnest knit, was completely unaware that JoE makes them - thank you Johnny

couldn't find any at Gran Sasso before I posted, but will keep an eye out during the FW season

I bought one from Paul James a while back and it wears great (no real pilling maintained its shape after washing), I've found Zegna's mainline Merino knitwear, not Techmerino from the formerly Z Zegna, to be somewhat fragile - tldr - something in between would be great

any opinions on Sunspel in that regard ?