Reigning Champ vs Reiss: which sweater wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the Reigning Champ Knit Crewneck Sweater at $160, the Reiss Merino Crew Sweater at $165, just $5 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Reigning Champ | Reiss | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $160 | $165 |
| Material | Premium cotton and wool blends, mid gauge. | Merino wool, wool or cashmere blend depending on style, fine-mid gauge. |
| Fit | Clean athletic-leaning fit, true to size. | Sharp slightly-fitted slim cut; consider sizing up. |
| Quality | High — substantial, well-constructed knit with clean finishing. | Premium-leaning — polished tailored finishing; fine merino pills at friction points. |
| Best for | Elevated everyday knitwear, clean athletic-casual outfits, and considered construction. | Smart-tailored outfits, dress-up layering, and a sharp fitted knit. |
| Care | Wash per the fibre; cotton machine-washes gentle, wool blends need a wool cycle. Lay flat to dry. | Gentle wool cycle or hand-wash and lay flat; shave any pilling. |
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 Reigning Champ for elevated everyday knitwear, clean athletic-casual outfits, and considered construction; pick Reiss for smart-tailored outfits, dress-up layering, and a sharp fitted knit.
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