The Row vs Tom Ford: which sweater wins?
Both land in the luxury tier — the The Row Cashmere Knit Sweater at $1,490, the Tom Ford Cashmere Crewneck Sweater at $1,490. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| The Row | Tom Ford | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| Material | Superfine cashmere, silk blend or superfine wool depending on style, fine-mid gauge. | Fine cashmere or cashmere-silk blends, fine gauge. |
| Fit | Considered relaxed-minimal proportions, true to size. | Sleek body-skimming fit; size up for a less fitted cut. |
| Quality | Luxury — superfine fibre, exacting proportion and finishing; cashmere pills somewhat. | Exceptional — top-grade cashmere and impeccable house finishing. |
| Best for | Rigorous minimalism, perfect proportion, and a logo-free luxury knit. | Luxury-house dressing, body-skimming cuts, and top-grade cashmere. |
| Care | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat; de-pill gently with a cashmere comb. | Dry-clean or hand-wash with extreme care and lay flat; de-pill gently with a cashmere comb. |
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 The Row for rigorous minimalism, perfect proportion, and a logo-free luxury knit; pick Tom Ford for luxury-house dressing, body-skimming cuts, and top-grade cashmere.
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