Aritzia vs Brooks Brothers: which sweater wins?
Both land in the mid tier — the Aritzia Wool-Cashmere Knit Sweater at $128, the Brooks Brothers Supima Cotton Crewneck Sweater at $128. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Aritzia | Brooks Brothers | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $128 | $128 |
| Material | Merino, wool-cashmere or plush synthetic blend depending on style, mid gauge. | Supima cotton, merino, lambswool or Shetland wool depending on style, mid gauge. |
| Fit | Trend-led cut, often oversized or cropped; check the style. | Classic traditional fit, true to size; reads roomy, not trim. |
| Quality | Mid-tier — soft, on-trend; wool-cashmere styles are best, plush blends pill. | High for the price — quality fibres and clean traditional finishing. |
| Best for | On-trend soft knitwear, oversized and cropped cuts, and seasonal looks. | Preppy-classic layering, traditional styling, and quality cotton or wool knits. |
| Care | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat; de-pill plush styles early. | Wash per the fibre; cotton machine-washes, wool needs a wool cycle. Lay flat to dry. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are priced identically, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweater. Lean Aritzia for on-trend soft knitwear, oversized and cropped cuts, and seasonal looks; pick Brooks Brothers for preppy-classic layering, traditional styling, and quality cotton or wool knits.
We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you.