Christian Kimber Basketweave Crew Neck Sweater, Navy Blue nappa-leather because the cloth has a

because the cloth has a dry hand rather than a slippery one

That is a deliberate and slightly perverse construction

The neckline is wide and gathered at the shoulder and back

Fine chain

The Palisades pant uses it in a wide leg with a fixed waistband

Christian Kimber Basketweave Crew Neck Sweater, Navy Blue nappa-leather because the cloth has aMost knitting runs in columns, one direction, top to bottom. Basketweave interlocks across as well as down. That does two things. It puts texture into a plain colour, which is why this navy has movement in it rather than sitting as a flat block. It gives the fabric more body than a jersey of the same weight, so the sweater holds a shoulder line instead of collapsing on the hanger. Knitted in Italy from 100% extra fine wool, ribbed at the neck, cuffs