
Ernest W. Baker
Zip-Up Collar Speckled Sweater
This Ernest W. Baker at Simons sweater is a regular-fit, long-sleeve speckled knit top made from a wool, cotton, and nylon blend, designed for everyday fall wear and layering. It features a zip-up high neck/stand collar, a short center-back metal zipper, and elastic-ribbed cuffs and hem. It is made in Portugal and has a black base with off-white speckles.
- Material
- Wool, cotton, and nylon blend knit
- Style
- classic, heritage, regular-fit, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Elegant cotton-wool speckled knit sweater with a zipped high neck and regular fit.
Wool, cotton, and nylon blend knit; regular fit; zipped high neck; elastic-ribbed trim; made in Portugal.
- Material
- Wool, cotton, and nylon blend knit
- Secondary
- cotton, nylon
- Style
- classic, heritage, regular-fit, smart-casual
- Occasion
- everyday, work, business-casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- wool, cotton, and nylon blend knit
- heavily speckled yarn effect
- cotton-wool knit composition
- regular fit
- zipped high neck
- zip-up collar detail
- elastic-ribbed trim
- made in Portugal
- described as a timeless fall wardrobe piece
- elegant, luxurious knit style
- menswear-classic design influence
Product Insights
Men's quarter-zip pullover with a high stand collar, not a full-zip cardigan. 66% wool, 18% cotton, 16% polyamide (nylon); some retailers list the polyamide as recycled. Regular fit with a relaxed body and dropped shoulders. Hand wash; do not bleach, tumble dry or dry clean; iron with or without steam. The main tradeoffs are hand-wash care, a single Black colourway, and no documented chin guard behind the zip.
Verified claims
- design
- Men's quarter-zip pullover with a high stand collar, not a full-zip cardigan.
- fit
- Regular fit with a relaxed body and dropped shoulders.
- sizing
- Sizes SMALL through X-LARGE; if wearing zipped over a shirt, prioritize shoulder and chest room, and size up if it pulls across the back or the hem rides up.
- material
- 66% wool, 18% cotton, 16% polyamide (nylon); some retailers list the polyamide as recycled.
- warmth
- Mid-weight knit warm enough as a standalone layer in cool fall, best as a mid-layer under a coat in colder weather.
- shape retention
- Wool content helps the knit recover and retain shape after wear and laundering.
- durability
- Polyamide adds abrasion resistance and resilience to the wool-rich blend.
- comfort
- Next-to-skin comfort depends on wool fibre fineness, which is not specified; cotton softens the blend, but sensitive skin may prefer a layer underneath.
- construction
- Elastic-ribbed cuffs, hem and stand collar compress inward to hold edges, block drafts and keep pushed-up sleeves in place; check recovery by stretching and releasing.
- care
- Hand wash; do not bleach, tumble dry or dry clean; iron with or without steam.
- laundering risks
- Hand washing and flat drying help prevent wool felting and shrinkage, and limit pilling at cuffs, collar and underarms.
- zipper
- Silver-tone metal zip closes directly against the rib-knit stand collar; no inner placket or chin guard is documented.
- color
- Only Black is offered, and it reads as a high-contrast black-and-off-white speckle rather than solid black.
- aesthetic
- Heavily speckled marling adds visual depth and pairs best with simple, solid-colour layers and trousers.
- styling
- Wear the zip open or closed over a shirt for smart-casual looks; add a casual jacket over it for extra warmth.
- suitable uses
- Works for fall standalone wear, winter layering, and casual smart outfits with jeans or chinos.
- origin
- Made in Portugal.
- brand heritage
- Established in 2016 by Reid Baker and Inês Amorim, the label mixes European elegance with Americana and menswear classics with rebellious creativity.
- value
- At 800 CAD, the value rests on the wool-rich blend, Portuguese production and designer label; all sizes carry the same price.
- tradeoffs
- The main tradeoffs are hand-wash care, a single Black colourway, and no documented chin guard behind the zip.
Product record
- Title
- Zip-Up Collar Speckled Sweater
- Brand
- Ernest W. Baker
- Price
- 800 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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A speckled statement piece for fall
Simons describes this Ernest W. Baker sweater as an elegant, heavily speckled cotton-wool knit with a unique chic, positioning it as a timeless piece to add a luxurious touch to a fall wardrobe. The zip-up collar and speckled texture give it a distinctive designer look for the season.[1]
Image Analysis
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Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve speckled knit sweater with a short center-back zipper, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a short stand collar.
- Overall silhouetteFlat-lay rear view of a long-sleeve sweater shown centered on the canvas with a straight hem and relaxed body shape.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Knit textureDense textured knit fabric with a visible speckled pattern of lighter fibers distributed across a darker base, creating a tweed-like appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Collar styleShort stand/zip-up collar that rises slightly from the neckline and continues the same speckled knit texture as the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Center-back zipperShort vertical metal zipper located at the center back of the collar running down a short distance; zipper teeth and pull are metallic and lighter than the knit.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.13 · w 0.03 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves set into the shoulder with a slight taper toward ribbed cuffs; sleeves continue the speckled knit pattern.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.45 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsVisible ribbed finishing at the bottom hem and at both sleeve cuffs; ribbing appears tighter and slightly darker due to knit density.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.68 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat against a light neutral background with soft shadowing below the garment and even frontal lighting.
- Background and compositionSweater centered on a uniform light gray backdrop with consistent negative space around the item.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow visible beneath and slightly to the lower left of the sweater, indicating top-front lighting and slight separation from the background.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.78 · w 0.72 · h 0.14 (medium)
Colors
speckled black base· main bodyoff-white speckles· specklesmetallic hardware· zipper- Overall silhouetteFlat-lay rear view of a long-sleeve sweater shown centered on the canvas with a straight hem and relaxed body shape.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4692883 | Zip-Up Collar Speckled Sweater - Black - Small | CA$800.00 | Yes |
| 4692884 | Zip-Up Collar Speckled Sweater - Black - Medium | CA$800.00 | Yes |
| 4692885 | Zip-Up Collar Speckled Sweater - Black - Large | CA$800.00 | Yes |
| 4692886 | Zip-Up Collar Speckled Sweater - Black - X-Large | CA$800.00 | Yes |