Rubato

[JelleKelle]

Does anyone remember what colors they offered for the cashmere version of their standard knits? And any news on whether they are coming back?

Cloud, drab and a kind of beige. They went on sale last year. I think because they didn’t sale well. I can imagine that there will be some in an archive sale.

I have a cashmere deep V in cloud in size L and am willing to sell if anyone is interested (shipping from Europe).

 

[lockstock]

Talking about sales, do they usually do a sale before the end of the season i.e. sometime in December?

 

[SailingIvy]

Yes I think that works well with both navy and black. It looks like a mid-dark khaki to me and I like to combine khaki with navy and black.

Other colors I'd go with are natural (my natural color v neck goes great with indigo and black jeans), abyss and maybe sand if you like more contrast (but too much contrast for me).

Would you mind posting a picture of the natural v-neck against indigo jeans? I wear jeans in all their shaded beauty quite a lot an wondered if a round neck will do for me in that natural color...

 

[K. Nights]

Serious question: how do the tall guys here possibly wear these sweaters? I tried one on and the short length, low armholes, and tight ribbing led to it constantly riding up and bunching awkwardly above my belt. I feel like I would have to be adjusting it constantly.
I truly do not understand

 

[JelleKelle]

Talking about sales, do they usually do a sale before the end of the season i.e. sometime in December?

Maybe an archive sale (don’t know when they plan these and I wouldn’t count on it) but not the regular sale.

 

[Aszatk01]

Serious question: how do the tall guys here possibly wear these sweaters? I tried one on and the short length, low armholes, and tight ribbing led to it constantly riding up and bunching awkwardly above my belt. I feel like I would have to be adjusting it constantly.
I truly do not understand

I'm 6'2'' and have no issue with mine, that said I'm wearing with highish rise pants and a shirt underneath that's tucked- either tee or button down. I wouldn't start doing jumping jacks in low rise...

 

[ppk]

Serious question: how do the tall guys here possibly wear these sweaters? I tried one on and the short length, low armholes, and tight ribbing led to it constantly riding up and bunching awkwardly above my belt. I feel like I would have to be adjusting it constantly.
I truly do not understand

I'm 6'1" and I have no issues either but I have a short torso and wear high rise pants. I would have more of these if they were more accommodating to my budget.

 

[billscoresby]

6'0" and also wear high-waisted pants. Only issue I have is with the standard sportsman sleeves being a touch short in my size, but this isn't an issue with their other knitwear which have turn-back cuffs.

 

[NassimBandini]

Serious question: how do the tall guys here possibly wear these sweaters? I tried one on and the short length, low armholes, and tight ribbing led to it constantly riding up and bunching awkwardly above my belt. I feel like I would have to be adjusting it constantly.
I truly do not understand

Photo?

 

[Iskander]

Serious question: how do the tall guys here possibly wear these sweaters? I tried one on and the short length, low armholes, and tight ribbing led to it constantly riding up and bunching awkwardly above my belt. I feel like I would have to be adjusting it constantly.
I truly do not understand

I'm 6'2" and this pretty much does happen to me as well. I wear midrise pants typically. Size large in the standard knits and would love an extra 2 cm in length.

Photo?

I think this photo is a good representation of what happens to me at least, except there's a lot more fabric bunching for me because the knits aren't as fitted through the waist on me as they are on this model

 

[lockstock]

My understanding is that those sweaters should always be worn with high-rise trousers or jeans, as there are many options in more standard measures and similar quality elsewhere. One thing I have noticed though (even though I prefer to size down for a more fitted look and shorter sleeves) is that with these sweaters it is much easier to size up and still maintain a neat, tidy silhouette, if the extra length is necessary or preferred. The larger, tighter ribbing I think makes them uniquely capable of holding everything together whichever way you go size-wise.

In my case - particularly after a couple hand-washes - I look absurd if I try wearing these with anything other than high-rise trousers as my mid-section looks unproportionately huge. On the other hand, the shorter length, if compensated by a higher rise, leads to a nice, subtle lengthening of the legs which I find desirable (unless my assessment of what I see in the mirror is completely wrong, which I am not excluding as an option).

 

[Iskander]

My understanding is that those sweaters should always be worn with high-rise trousers or jeans, as there are many options in more standard measures and similar quality elsewhere. One thing I have noticed though (even though I prefer to size down for a more fitted look and shorter sleeves) is that with these sweaters it is much easier to size up and still maintain a neat, tidy silhouette, if the extra length is necessary or preferred. The larger, tighter ribbing I think makes them uniquely capable of holding everything together whichever way you go size-wise.

Perhaps, although oddly most of the trousers they sell are not particularly high rise. Their chinos are a very standard midrise, for example.
I also don't find that the standard knitwear is really smart enough to be the best match for the types of trousers I would typically weaer in a high rise, worsted trousers, for example. I would prefer a merino for that. I think the standard knitwear looks nicer with denim or chinos, personally.

 

[lockstock]

Perhaps, although oddly most of the trousers they sell are not particularly high rise. Their chinos are a very standard midrise, for example.
I also don't find that the standard knitwear is really smart enough to be the best match for the types of trousers I would typically weaer in a high rise, worsted trousers, for example. I would prefer a merino for that. I think the standard knitwear looks nicer with denim or chinos, personally.

I think it really depends on the person, I'd definitely consider them medium-high rise. In any case, I think my argument that their shape can accommodate different sizes - hence different position around the waist - still stands, although I would not consider them particularly flattering with regular/slim trousers.

I agree with you regarding the smart-ness of their standard knitwear and I think this is the reason that I like them, as I prefer the comfort that comes with wider, pleated trousers but rarely find myself in a sufficiently formal occasion to wear such trousers without needing to dress them down at least a bit, so that I do not stand out in a bad way.

 

[SailingIvy]

I'm 6ft and have broad shoulders and a small waist and I find the length and overall fit of the Knits in L quite perfect. I could consider even 1cm less in length to even emphasize the look. I usually wear them with LVC Jeans. Most of them are 1947s and the rise of them works great with the length of the Rubato Sweaters. I think they're mid-rise after all. Would recommend, will buy more!

 

[garigo]

According to their customer service, no plans to bring back any cashmere knits at the moment.