William Lockie vs Rag & Bone: which sweater wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the William Lockie Geelong Lambswool Crew Sweater at $215, the Rag & Bone Merino Wool Crew Sweater at $215. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| William Lockie | Rag & Bone | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $215 | $215 |
| Material | Geelong lambswool (Scottish cashmere and merino across the line), fully-fashioned in Scotland. | Merino wool, cotton or cashmere blends depending on style, fine-mid gauge. |
| Fit | Classic traditional fit, true to size. | Clean modern fit, slightly trim; true to size. |
| Quality | Premium — fully-fashioned in Scotland, soft and durable; resists pilling well. | High — quality knit and clean contemporary finishing; fine wool pills over time. |
| Best for | Heritage Scottish lambswool, a deep colour range, and classic durable layering. | Contemporary outfits, modern downtown style, and quality merino or cashmere knits. |
| Care | Gentle wool cycle or hand-wash and lay flat to dry; reshape while damp. | Hand-wash or gentle wool cycle and lay flat to dry; shave any pilling. |
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 William Lockie for heritage scottish lambswool, a deep colour range, and classic durable layering; pick Rag & Bone for contemporary outfits, modern downtown style, and quality merino or cashmere knits.
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