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KNITTED ROLL NECK BRAND This knitted roll neck is composed of mainly Mohair, a unique fiber that lends a silk-like sheen to the garment and is featured heavily in this season’s catwalk. The fact COS is using the fiber shows how commercially aware the retailer is. The quality is reflected in the price at £89.00. The most interesting feature is the way the jumper looks aesthetically chunky, however, feels lightweight and very soft. The finishing of the neck is more cowl neck than roll neck, a more updated and stylish take on the conventional roll neck. The patchwork on the jumper adds individuality to the product as many retailers I have seen only stick to one colour. Whilst the high propotion of acrylic in this jumper has helped to achieve a good colour palette, it has made the garment rough and itchy, along with thick layering around the wrists and neck which makes the jumper even more uncomfortable. Made up of Cashmere and wool, this jumper is extremely soft to touch. The jumper is perfectly tailored, with ¾ length tight sleeves, a slightly raised front, and a sleek roll neck finish. This sort of jumper isn’t designed solely for loungewear; the shade of grey is on the pulse of this seasons palette and will look good at any occasion. The stand out feature is the asymmetric ribbed detail on the front of this jumper. The roll at the neck line is delicate and not so chunky, giving it a feminine feel. This item is Hand Wash Only, which is slightly impractical, and is cut quite far away from the body making it quite an unflattering choice. This is the softest option of all the competitors. The cashmere is lightweigt. The shape is clean cut, minimalistic and the seams have been sewn intricately. The colour is a tone that has been featured heavily this season and last, and is continuing to impress customers in store.