Rag & Bone vs Represent: which sweater wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the Rag & Bone Merino Wool Crew Sweater at $215, the Represent Knit Crewneck Sweater at $220, just $5 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Rag & Bone | Represent | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $215 | $220 |
| Material | Merino wool, cotton or cashmere blends depending on style, fine-mid gauge. | Wool, cotton and mohair blends depending on style, mid-heavy gauge. |
| Fit | Clean modern fit, slightly trim; true to size. | Oversized street fit; size down for a closer cut. |
| Quality | High — quality knit and clean contemporary finishing; fine wool pills over time. | High for street knitwear — substantial gauge and design-led finishing; mohair sheds early. |
| Best for | Contemporary outfits, modern downtown style, and quality merino or cashmere knits. | Luxury-streetwear outfits, oversized heavy knits, and design-led styling. |
| Care | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat to dry; shave any pilling. | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat; shave any pilling and shedding. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are within $5 of each other, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweater. Lean Rag & Bone for contemporary outfits, modern downtown style, and quality merino or cashmere knits; pick Represent for luxury-streetwear outfits, oversized heavy knits, and design-led styling.
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