Vanessa Bruno
Hakob Heathered Wool-Blend Sweater
The Vanessa Bruno Hakob sweater is a women's long-sleeve pullover in a heathered beige merino wool and alpaca-blend knit, with a crew neck, ribbed cuffs and hem, built-in shoulder pads, and a straight fit. It is intended for everyday wear and is available in sizes 0 through 3, corresponding to Extra Small through Large. It has a 3/5 rating from one review.
- Material
- Merino wool blend with a delicate touch of alpaca
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, casual, minimal, parisian, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
A timeless Parisian crewneck sweater in a heathered merino wool and alpaca blend with built-in shoulder pads and a straight fit.
Merino wool-alpaca blend knit, crew neck, ribbed edging, built-in shoulder pads, straight fit, heathered finish.
- Material
- Merino wool blend with a delicate touch of alpaca
- Secondary
- alpaca
- Style
- classic, casual, minimal, parisian, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, work, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Merino wool blend knit with a touch of alpaca
- Distinctive heathered finish
- Crew neckline
- Ribbed edging
- Built-in shoulder pads
- Straight fit
- Luxurious premium knit construction
- Understated timeless elegance
- Parisian chic aesthetic
- Designed by Vanessa Bruno
- Size 0 = XS, 1 = S, 2 = M, 3 = L
- Versatile seasonal staple
Product Insights
Hakob Heathered Wool-Blend Sweater 65% merino wool, 30% recycled polyamide, 5% alpaca wool Straight cut; one buyer reports it runs small, while brand lists fit as perfect Hand wash cold or wool cycle; dry flat; do not tumble dry, bleach or wring; fold rather than hang At 395 CAD, the price reflects designer branding and a merino-alpaca blend Built-in shoulder pads add structure but may show through the knit
Verified claims
- colorway
- Single Ecru/Linen heathered colourway
- size_range
- Sizes 0–3 correspond to XS–L; no XL or US 00
- size_labeling
- 0/1/2/3 are relabelled XS/S/M/L, not US numeric dress sizes
- fit
- Straight cut; one buyer reports it runs small, while brand lists fit as perfect
- material
- 65% merino wool, 30% recycled polyamide, 5% alpaca wool
- hand_feel
- Merino-dominant blend feels soft; alpaca adds slight fluff; very wool-sensitive skin may notice neck
- warmth
- Warm but relatively light; merino helps regulate moisture and heat
- shape_retention
- Merino elasticity and polyamide help the knit hold shape; alpaca's low elasticity is offset
- pilling
- Any merino-alpaca blend may develop surface fuzz; polyamide and longer fibres help resist pilling
- care
- Hand wash cold or wool cycle; dry flat; do not tumble dry, bleach or wring; fold rather than hang
- construction
- Crew neck with ribbed edging and built-in shoulder pads
- texture
- Medium-gauge heathered knit with multicoloured flecks and a slightly fuzzy surface
- silhouette
- Relaxed, slightly boxy straight torso that sits over the hips
- styling
- Neutral ecru heather works as an understated layering piece
- value
- At 395 CAD, the price reflects designer branding and a merino-alpaca blend
- use
- Women's knit top for casual or polished transitional outfits
- reception
- 3-star rating from one review; limited feedback
- shoulder_pads
- Built-in shoulder pads add structure but may show through the knit
- alpaca_role
- 5% alpaca adds warmth, softness and a slight halo without dominating
- polyamide_role
- 30% recycled polyamide adds durability, smoothness and shape retention
Product record
- Title
- Hakob Heathered Wool-Blend Sweater
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 3 stars, 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesUses
A timeless seasonal staple for everyday polish
Made from a merino wool blend with recycled polyamide and alpaca wool in an Ecru/Linen heather, this Vanessa Bruno sweater is described by the retailer as a seasonal staple with understated, timeless elegance. It suits shoppers looking for a versatile knit to anchor a simple, polished cold-weather look.[1]
Styled with a front partial tuck
The Hakob Heathered Wool-Blend Sweater is shown with a relaxed, slightly boxy torso and long sleeves, worn over the hips with the front hem partially tucked into the waistband. This partial tuck reflects how the sweater is styled in the photo rather than a built-in feature of the garment, so how the hem sits when worn untucked is not established by the image.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Hakob Heathered Wool-Blend Sweater: Choose this if you want a timeless, understated seasonal sweater in a premium knit of 65% merino wool with a touch of alpaca and recycled polyamide, finished in a distinctive heathered Ecru/Linen look. It offers a crew neck with ribbed trims, a straight and slightly relaxed fit with built-in shoulder pads, and long sleeves that taper toward ribbed cuffs. Sizing runs 0 (extra small) through 3 (large).[1,2,3] | Giacoppo Cobalt Fluid Knit Sweater: Choose this if you want a lightweight, fine-gauge knit in bright cobalt blue, made of 49 percent viscose, 36 percent cotton and 15 percent linen, with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, ribbed crew neck, hem and cuffs. The brand describes it as lightly sheer, which the listing says makes it a good layering piece for transitional seasons, though the loose fit runs roomy, so sizing down is advised for a trimmer fit.[4,5,6,7] | Gretel Merino Wool Cardigan: Choose this if you want a simple, finely knitted cardigan in 100 percent soft, lightweight merino wool, offered in Navy/Midnight Blue with horn-effect buttons. It suits those preferring a straight, cropped, boxy cut with a ribbed crew neck, raglan sleeves, wide ribbed cuffs and hem, and a small stud-adorned knit tab at the upper back; the hem falls around waist-to-hip length, with a back length of about 53 cm in size 1. Note that it requires delicate care: hand wash at a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius, no tumble drying, and dry flat away from light.[8,9,10,11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Beige heathered long-sleeve knit sweater with crew neckline, ribbed cuffs and hem, and visible flecked yarn texture seen on the model's torso and arms.
- Overall shape and fitRelaxed, slightly boxy torso with long sleeves; sweater sits over the hips with the hem partially tucked into the waistband at the front.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.78 · h 0.50 (high) - NecklineCrew / round neckline with a ribbed knit trim visible around the throat.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - CuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs that are slightly fitted at the wrist; a small portion of a white ruffled inner layer shows beneath the left cuff.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.69 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - HemRibbed hem band visible at the waist; front is slightly tucked into the pants creating a soft fold across the abdomen.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureMedium-gauge knit visible across the body and sleeves with a soft, slightly fuzzy surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Heathered fleckingSmall darker and lighter yarn flecks of multiple muted tones scattered throughout the beige ground, creating a heathered appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray to white background showing a cropped model wearing jeans and holding a brown suede bag; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and cropPartial model visible from just above the mouth down to the upper thighs; head partially cropped at top.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible accessories and stylingBrown suede shoulder bag with tassel and a dark brown leather belt with double gold-toned buckle are worn with the sweater but appear as separate accessories.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.30 · w 0.34 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray to white studio background with soft, diffused lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Image compositionCentered framing focused on upper body and waist to show garment fit and texture; high-resolution product photography style.
Colors
heather beige· sweater body- Overall shape and fitRelaxed, slightly boxy torso with long sleeves; sweater sits over the hips with the hem partially tucked into the waistband at the front.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the sweater's upper front showing a ribbed crewneck and heathered knit body with small multicolored flecks; right shoulder and upper sleeve are visible.
- NecklineNarrow ribbed crewneck collar in the same knit as the body, sitting close to the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureMedium-gauge stockinette knit with a slightly fuzzy, woolen surface visible across the body and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high) - Heathered flecksSmall irregular flecks in contrasting colors are scattered throughout the knit surface.
3 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high) - Shoulder and sleeveRight shoulder seam and upper sleeve visible; sleeve set smoothly into the shoulder with no visible seam detailing beyond the join.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.24 · w 0.36 · h 0.56 (high) - Visible model hair overlapA few strands of dark hair lie over the sweater near the neckline on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio close-up framing showing the model from mid-face to upper torso against a neutral light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot framingTight crop from just below the model's nose down to the mid-torso, centered on the sweater front.
- Model presenceLower half of the model's face and neck are visible; eyes and forehead are cropped out.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.24 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, diffused lighting producing gentle, even illumination and minimal cast shadows.
Colors
light beige heather· main body#DCC2A5navy speck· flecks - navywarm tan fleck· flecks - warm tan/orange#AB8B6C- NecklineNarrow ribbed crewneck collar in the same knit as the body, sitting close to the model's neck.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a heathered knit sweater on a model, showing ribbed collar and hem, long sleeves, and a speckled knit texture across the back.
- Back body shapeSweater shown from the rear with a straight, slightly relaxed torso fit and a defined seam at each shoulder.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - NecklineLow-profile crew neckline with a narrow ribbed collar that sits close to the neck at the top center back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - HemWide ribbed waistband hem that is visibly thicker than the body knit and sits at the model's natural waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - SleevesLong set-in sleeves with consistent knit texture; sleeves extend to the wrist and taper slightly toward the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.22 · w 0.19 · h 0.55 (high) - Knit texture and fleckingMedium-gauge knit with visible multicolored flecking throughout the fabric, producing a heathered, speckled appearance.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model cropped at the hips against a neutral light gray to white background with even, soft lighting.
- Shot compositionCentered rear view of the model cropped at mid-hip, showing the sweater and part of the jeans; model turned slightly to the left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - BackgroundEven, neutral light gray to white seamless background with no visible props or text.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal shadows and even illumination across the sweater surface.
- Model hair and cropLong dark hair falls over the right shoulder and partially covers the upper back of the sweater.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.03 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
heather beige with flecks· body and sleeves- Back body shapeSweater shown from the rear with a straight, slightly relaxed torso fit and a defined seam at each shoulder.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4684627 | Hakob Heathered Wool-Blend Sweater - Ecru/linen - 0 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4684628 | Hakob Heathered Wool-Blend Sweater - Ecru/linen - 1 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4684629 | Hakob Heathered Wool-Blend Sweater - Ecru/linen - 2 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4684630 | Hakob Heathered Wool-Blend Sweater - Ecru/linen - 3 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Runs small and has shoulder pads
I ordered this in size 2, thinking it would fit. Sadly, it was too small, and I'll be sending it back. It was really small. It also has shoulder pads, and as someone who has pretty normal-sized shoulders, it made the sweater fit awkwardly on me. It looks and feels great; sadly, just not for me. I'm 5'6" 135 lbs.