Unicorn sweater

[seawolf]

I feel like I'm chasing a dream, but I know my perfect sweater is out there somewhere. Perhaps the wonderful people in this forum could point me in the right direction for an awesome sweater?

Iron Heart doesn't have one in the pipeline, do they Giles?

Here's what I'm looking for:

1. Full-zip
2. Handwarmer pockets
3. Wool, or mostly wool blend
4. Shirt type collar would be nice, but not necessarily a deal breaker if not present
5. Nothing made in China
6. Elbow patches would be great too

Also, for you wise guys that are google image searching a sweater with a picture of a unicorn on it, ha ha!!

Thanks for your help!

[hectic]

Check out Edwin, they do some nice knitwear pieces, you might be out of luck on the non-EPZ manufacture though.

[hectic]

BTW: In case you don't find your grail:

[seawolf]

This is the closest damn thing I  can find. It fits me funny though. Such a beautiful sweater though.

http://www.bestmadeco.com/collections/clothing/products/shawl-neck-sweater-coat

[madmonday]

nice sweater, would have like to see an image of the unicorn one as well  hahahahahahaha

[ohighyo]

[Peter]

something like this from our legacy? http://www.ourlegacy.se/shop/aw13_knitwear/knitted-blouson-marine they make good stuff!

[natehate]

wasnt there something in the pipeline similar like a year ago?

[Morose_Penguin]

Is it not this that you're after:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/cutnsewn/ihsw-11.html  ??

[zhivago]

see requirement 3

[Morose_Penguin]

Well apart from one or two of the main points, it's spot on :). Might be easier to find a unicorn at this rate…

[trail and arrow]

http://store.archivalclothing.com/products/zip-cardigan-navy

[zhivago]

nice T&A, that's damn near a chicken dinner. Of course this isn't my unicorn so either way…

[seawolf]

Wow T&A! You pretty much nailed it! Thanks for digging that up. I'm bookmarking that for sure.

I had a similar search for a leather jacket at one point until I discovered Aero. I tried to build a perfect leather jacket with them that would be as versatile as possible, but in the end, I'd still like another jacket that fits me a little differently and works for different occasions. There is no "perfect" anything.

I decided to go with the Best Made Dehen sweater that I linked above. I've been searching for the "perfect" sweater for years, and the fact is, I'm never going to find it (Although T&A came damn close!). I concluded yesterday that I'm after perfection, and that doesn't really exist. The best I can do is find a piece that makes me happy for what it is. I was given a great wool zip cardigan for a birthday present about 13 years ago, and I wore it all the time. I wore it out, and I have been trying to fill that void ever since. I think I was hanging onto this idea of what this sweater should be. I don't dress like a 21 year old anymore and trying to replace a sweater that I wore at that age doesn't really make sense.

The Best Made X Dehen Shawl neck sweater coat is insanely robust. It's got hidden elbow patches, it weighs over 3 lbs, it's 100% wool, it's made in USA, and I think it looks nice. I'll post some fit pics soon.  It's not perfect, but it's close enough and I like it

Thanks for your help gents!

[Megatron1505]

T&A might have just cost me $220  :o

[veloaudio]

Looking forward to the fit pics seawolf. I've been eyeing that cardigan since Best Made came out with it.

[trail and arrow]

@Megatron1505:

T&A might have just cost me $220  :o

sorry mega,
but i think i will go for one too!
cheers
taa

[Megatron1505]

I just love the "1950's dad" vibe about it.

[trail and arrow]

jup!
these sweater should come with a obligate pipe.
plus, think they go good with shirts!
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there bags a amazing too.
if got this on and love it dearly:
http://store.archivalclothing.com/products/rucksack-waxed-twill-gray
taa

[Seul]

Thing of beauty… But I think I'd be an XL in that... Which isn't a problem, but how is bee-hurling Mega gonna fit in this?..