Shawl Collar Cardigans

[Aerojoe]

Blacksheep is producing its shawl collar cardigan only in dark grey and light grey. Any alternative? I like these cardigans in dark green or dark brown.

BTW, prices are insane. Here a £1,150.00 cardigan;

http://www.peter-johnston.co.uk/shop-online/knitwear/12-ply-scottish-cashmere-cardigan-jacket

 

[bburtner@moran]

YOWSA,big money but nice.

 

[cbrunt]

No way any sweater is worth that much.

But here is a good source for green and white shawl collars. For $75.00

http://www.onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4992&bc=no

They ARE made overseas... can't recall but it ain't japan.

I have the green one, and replaced the green plastic buttons with leather-covered ball buttons. really nice sweater but the wool smells funny... Using for my WW1 uniform, and outside. They run a touch small.

Clint

 

[Sloan1874]

By my calculation, one cardigan = two Aero A1s. Hmmm

 

[Grayland]

No way any sweater is worth that much.

But here is a good source for green and white shawl collars. For $75.00

http://www.onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4992&bc=no

They ARE made overseas... can't recall but it ain't japan.

I have the green one, and replaced the green plastic buttons with leather-covered ball buttons. really nice sweater but the wool smells funny... Using for my WW1 uniform, and outside. They run a touch small.

Clint

I have one of those in olive drab. Very nice and they do run a touch small although I still wear my normal size. Great idea with the replacement of the buttons as the original buttons appear quite cheap.

 

[Aerojoe]

This one is very nice too;

http://www.drakes-london.com/details/knitwear/cashmere-shawl-collar-cardigan

£775 only

The Orvis cardigan looks nice for $149 but they say it is too thin;

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=57re

 

[skyvue]

Land's End's got a cashmere shawl-collar cardigan that's been marked down from $400 to $200. And today only, you can save an additional 40% (making it $120).

http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-cashmere-shawl-cardigan-sweater~231250_-1.html

 

[cbrunt]

Any place that charges $1,000 for sweaters that goes by XXL sizes and come in stock colors is ridiculous.

Referring to the Drakes Sweater

 

[Lear]

The Drakes cashmere cardigan is a great 4- ply item. They also do the same in 4-ply baby camel hair at a snip (£350):

http://www.drakes-london.com/knitwear/four-ply-baby-camelhair-shawl-collar-cardigan-1501

However, the 12-ply custom cashmere cardigan by Kabbaz is the biz:

http://www.customshirt1.com/CashmereSweaters_M_SC.html

Lear

 

[Tadite]

Throwing out another name of a tinny little company I've become a fan of: S.E.H. Kelly.

It's not a full shawl collar but it's close.

Dense local sourced yarn with an actual horn button and it's all made in England. That's something that should last forever.

 

[Aerojoe]

The Drakes cashmere cardigan is a great 4- ply item. They also do the same in 4-ply baby camel hair at a snip (£350):

http://www.drakes-london.com/knitwear/four-ply-baby-camelhair-shawl-collar-cardigan-1501

I'd go with this one if the made it in any other color [huh]

However, the 12-ply custom cashmere cardigan by Kabbaz is the biz:

http://www.customshirt1.com/CashmereSweaters_M_SC.html

I knew this one. Only $1275

It is more expensive than a Good Wear A-2

 

[bburtner@moran]

Duluth Trading has a great shawl collar sweater 80% wool 20% alpaca,just about a 150.00....

 

[Aerojoe]

Duluth Trading has a great shawl collar sweater 80% wool 20% alpaca,just about a 150.00....

This one has lining :eusa_doh:

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/mens-woolpaca-shawl-cardigan-26013.aspx

 

[bburtner@moran]

Still nice even with the lining.

 

[Feraud]

The Duluth Trading sweater looks good. The flannel lining makes it a good winter wear option.

 

[bburtner@moran]

Yup,you can used less wood on the fire..

 

[Dav]

Thought it was about time I gave one of these a go, I have to say I'm rather impressed!

Thanks Yan, I probably would never have considered a shawl collared cardigan if you hadn't posted this thread!

 

[Dinerman]

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[JanSolo]

Wow, Dav, that's wonderful!!
It looks great on you, in fact it looks much better on you that it does on me. That color works well with all sorts of jeans, chinos and corduroy trousers. A nice chambray or denim shirt (as in your picture) makes it look even better.
Does yours still have the "Eau de Barn" scent or have you washed it prior to wearing? I've hand washed mine about half a dozen times and it shows no signs of premature wear, fading, fraying or shrinkage. Feels like its going to last a lifetime...
Enjoy!

Dinerman, thanks a lot for those scans. The first cardigan looks like one of those 12-ply monsters that some micro brands offer these days. I would love to have one of those...especially for 7 Dollars plus payment plan.

 

[Dav]

Thanks Yan, doesn't seem to be any odour with this one, no I haven't washed it yet.