Lanvin vs Alexander McQueen: which sweater wins?
Both land in the luxury tier — the Lanvin Wool Knit Sweater at $750, the Alexander McQueen Wool Knit Sweater at $790, just $40 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Lanvin | Alexander McQueen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $750 | $790 |
| Material | Fine wool or cashmere depending on style, fine-mid gauge. | Wool or cashmere depending on style, mid gauge. |
| Fit | Clean refined fit, true to size. | Clean refined fit, true to size. |
| Quality | High — quality fibres and refined house construction. | High — quality fibres, intarsia detailing and refined house construction. |
| Best for | Luxury-house dressing, refined detailing, and quality wool or cashmere knitwear. | Luxury-house dressing, intarsia detailing, and dramatic statement knitwear. |
| Care | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat to dry; dry-clean as needed. | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat to dry; dry-clean detailed styles. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are within $40 of each other, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweater. Lean Lanvin for luxury-house dressing, refined detailing, and quality wool or cashmere knitwear; pick Alexander McQueen for luxury-house dressing, intarsia detailing, and dramatic statement knitwear.
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