Rohe
Statement Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater
This Róhe women's sweater is a crewneck knit top made from 100% Italian merino wool, featuring built-in shoulder pads, a dropped shoulder seam, and ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem. It is made in Italy and fits in a relaxed hip-length silhouette with a fine, even knit texture. Suitable for everyday wear as a minimalist wardrobe staple, the sweater is available in a solid deep navy color.
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Gender
- female
- Style
- minimal, classic, contemporary
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
A luxurious merino wool sweater featuring built-in shoulder pads for a structured yet soft silhouette, crafted in Italy with minimalist sophistication.
100% Italian merino wool, built-in shoulder pads, crew neck, ribbed edging, made in Italy.
- Material
- 100% merino wool
- Style
- minimal, classic, contemporary
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- heirloom-quality piece
- 100% Italian merino wool
- built-in shoulder pads for structured silhouette
- crew neckline
- ribbed edging at cuffs, hem, and neck
- made in Italy
- luxurious soft knit texture
- minimalist design aesthetic
- sophisticated European styling
- precious materials and thoughtful cuts
- subtle detailing
- studied silhouette for contemporary woman
Product Insights
Rohe's Statement Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater is a minimalist luxury knitwear piece defined by permanent shoulder pads that create a clean, structured silhouette, balancing softness and structure. Made from 100% merino wool sourced through a partnership with Italian family firm Ley Tricot, the sweater offers natural stretch and recovery, temperature regulation, odor resistance, and biodegradability. It positions itself within the quiet luxury movement, alongside brands like The Row and Toteme as noted by British Vogue. The key tradeoffs are that the shoulder pads are permanently sewn in and not removable, and the sweater requires professional dry cleaning and folded storage to maintain its shape and longevity of 5–10 years. Pilling may occur at friction points but can be removed with a fabric shaver.
Verified claims
- Shoulder silhouette
- Permanent shoulder pads create a clean, structured silhouette that balances softness and structure.
- Durability
- Merino wool's natural stretch and recovery helps maintain the shoulder shape; store folded to protect the pads.
- Provenance
- The sweater is made in Italy through a partnership with family-run knitwear producer Ley Tricot, signaling artisanal production rather than generic factory output.
- Sustainability
- Merino wool is 100% natural, renewable, and biodegradable.
- Temperature regulation
- Merino wool absorbs and releases moisture vapor to stabilize the wearer's microclimate.
- Craftsmanship
- Founded during the pandemic, Rohe refines a permanent collection aligned with minimalist luxury brands like The Row.
- Heirloom quality
- 100% merino wool lasts 5–10 years with dry cleaning and is fully biodegradable.
- Cleaning method
- Professional dry cleaning protects the merino wool and shoulder pads.
- Storage
- Store folded in a breathable bag with cedar or lavender to prevent moths.
- Odor resistance
- Resists odor, needing washing only after 10–20 wears when aired.
- Thermoregulation
- Comfortable across a wider temperature range than cotton or synthetics.
- Shoulder pads
- Built-in shoulder pads are permanently sewn in and not removable.
- Styling pairings
- Pairs with a fluid midi skirt and knee-high boots to counterbalance the strong shoulders.
- Brand styling context
- The brand positions itself as minimalist luxury with a continuously refined permanent collection rather than seasonal fashion.
- Positioning
- British Vogue places Róhe alongside The Row, Toteme, and Raey as a must-know minimalist label.
- Longevity
- With proper care, this merino sweater lasts 5–10 years.
- Pilling
- Pilling occurs at friction points like elbows and sides; turning the sweater inside out for washing and using a fabric shaver afterward restores the surface.
- Maintenance
- Fold for storage, dry clean, air between wears, use cedar for moths.
- Biodegradability
- 100% merino wool knit fully biodegrades after use.
- Fabric softener avoidance
- Avoid fabric softener on this merino sweater; use a wool-specific detergent when washing to prevent coating and accelerated pilling.
Product record
- Title
- Statement Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater
- Brand
- Rohe
- Price
- 895 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Styling the structured shoulder with trousers or denim
The padded shoulders create a clean, structured line that lends itself to outfit building. Per the source author's styling note, that line pairs neatly with tailored trousers as well as denim, spanning both dressier and more casual looks.[1]
Layered over a white tee for contrast at the neck and hem
Wear this navy merino wool crewneck over a white T-shirt or shirt so a narrow white ring shows above the ribbed collar and a band of white peeks below the hem, as styled in the product photos. The relaxed, slightly dropped-shoulder fit with ribbed hem and cuffs makes the layered look sit smoothly. The white layer is a styling choice and not part of the sweater.[2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Statement Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater: Choose this if you want a 100% Italian merino wool sweater with built-in shoulder pads, which the retailer describes as balancing softness with structure and one source says creates a clean line that pairs with tailored trousers to denim. It offers a relaxed, dropped-shoulder crewneck cut with ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem, made in Italy and shown in solid navy. Note it comes only in Navy/Midnight Blue and only in sizes 36, 38, and 40.[1,3,4,5] | Taupe Wool Crew-Neck Sweater: Choose this if you want a relaxed, slightly boxy wool-blend crew neck (80% wool, 20% polyamide) made in Italy, with a close ribbed neckline, ribbed cuffs, and a ribbed hem. Its warm taupe yarn has visible lighter and darker flecks for a textured, heathered matte look, and the medium-gauge knit is described by the retailer as an heirloom-style piece with a hip-length fit. The length and bloused shape are observed as worn on the model, so how it sits on you may vary by body and size, and it is offered in sizes 36 to 40 in taupe.[6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve navy knit sweater on a model showing crew neckline, dropped shoulders, ribbed collar and hem, and a textured knit surface. A white layer peeks at the neck and hem.
- Main body shapeRectangular relaxed-fit body with a straight hem that sits at the model's hip area and a subtly blouson silhouette where the front hem tucks slightly over the waistband.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineCrewneck with a narrow ribbed collar in the same navy knit, sitting close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam creating a slightly extended shoulder line with smooth transition into long sleeves.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.10 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with slight gathering at the wrist area where the sleeves appear to be loosely cuffed or pushed, creating soft folds above the hands.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.52 (high) - Knit textureEven, fine textured knit visible across the body and sleeves, with subtle horizontal knit patterning.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Ribbed hemRibbed band at the bottom hem in matching navy that is slightly narrower than the body and creates a defined edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible underlayer at neckWhite shirt or undershirt visible around the collar opening, forming a narrow white ring above the sweater's neckline.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.05 (high) - Visible underlayer at hemWhite fabric peeking below the sweater hem as a horizontal band across the front hip area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.59 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high) - ColorSolid deep navy color across the entire sweater without visible patterns or prints.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model cropped mid-thigh against a plain light gray background. Model has hands in pockets and even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered front-facing studio crop from just above the model's mouth to mid-thigh showing torso and upper legs.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray background with no props or visible set elements.
- Model poseModel stands with hands in trouser pockets producing slight forward drape at the front hem and relaxed sleeve folds.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting with faint shadowing beneath the hem and slight highlights on the knit texture; minimal specular reflection.
- Visible trousersBlack or very dark charcoal trousers visible from the waist to mid-thigh with hands in pockets, forming the lower part of the frame.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.62 · w 0.70 · h 0.34 (high) - Model croppingTop of the model's head is cropped out of frame; lower legs and feet are not visible.
Colors
deep navy· sweater body#161429white· undershirtblack· trousers#0E0C13- Main body shapeRectangular relaxed-fit body with a straight hem that sits at the model's hip area and a subtly blouson silhouette where the front hem tucks slightly over the waistband.
- 02
Product
Front view of a model wearing a navy crewneck knit sweater layered over a white T-shirt, paired with wide-leg black trousers and black pointed shoes. Visible sweater details include ribbed hem and cuffs and a relaxed, slightly dropped-shoulder fit.
- Sweater necklineRound crewneck with a narrow ribbed trim; a white T-shirt collar is visible above the sweater neckline.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.06 (high) - Sweater color and knitSolid dark navy fine knit fabric with a smooth, uniform texture.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.35 (high) - Ribbed trimsHorizontal ribbed band at the hem and ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends, slightly fitted compared with the body.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.31 · w 0.42 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.27 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve and shoulder shapeLong sleeves with a relaxed fit and subtly extended shoulder seam creating a slightly dropped-shoulder silhouette.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.05 · w 0.74 · h 0.34 (high) - Visible undershirt hemSlim strip of a white T-shirt hem peeking below the sweater at the front waist.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.33 · w 0.10 · h 0.03 (high) - Trousers waistbandHigh, gathered elastic waistband in the trousers with the front waistband sitting at the natural waist; waistband area shows slight gathering.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.33 · w 0.60 · h 0.09 (high) - Trousers pocketsHand-in pockets visible at the hips creating a slight pull of fabric at each side.
2 regions
x 0.68 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.45 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (medium) - Trousers drapeWide-leg trousers in a dark charcoal to black smooth fabric that drapes straight and creates soft vertical folds toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.38 · w 0.75 · h 0.55 (high) - Shoes visibleBlack pointed-toe low-heeled slip-on shoes visible at the front; shoes have a smooth leather-like finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting; model is shown in a relaxed front pose with one hand in pocket and face partially cropped by the top edge.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model pose and framingModel stands facing forward with one hand in a trouser pocket; image is framed full-length and the top of the model's head is slightly cropped.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with clear detail and minimal noise.
Colors
dark navy· sweater body#211E32white· undershirt collar and hemcharcoal black· trousers#15131Ablack· shoes#0E0C13- Sweater necklineRound crewneck with a narrow ribbed trim; a white T-shirt collar is visible above the sweater neckline.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve knit sweater on a model showing the back panel, dropped shoulders, ribbed hem and cuffs in a dark navy color.
- Back panelFlat back panel of a knitted sweater with a subtle horizontal knit texture and no visible seams or embellishments across the center back.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.66 (high) - Shoulder shapeSlightly dropped or extended shoulder line creating a relaxed shoulder silhouette on both sides.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.18 (medium) - CollarNarrow ribbed crew neckline visible at the top center back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - SleevesLong set-in sleeves with relaxed fit that gather slightly at the ribbed cuffs; sleeves extend to the wrists and show natural folds.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - HemWide ribbed hem band at the sweater bottom that sits near the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high) - Knit textureFine, even knit texture visible across the garment surface under studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a model with a plain light gray background; model cropped at neck and mid-thigh; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- View and compositionRear-facing shot of a model from upper neck to mid-thigh, sweater centered in frame.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray studio background with no visible props or textures.
- Model detailsBlond hair visible at the nape and hands resting at the sides with fingers visible; lower body clothed in dark pants.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.84 · h 0.22 (high) - LightingEven soft studio lighting from front or slightly above producing minimal harsh shadows and even color rendering.
Colors
dark navy· sweater body#211E33dark navy· ribbed hem and cuffs#211E33charcoal· pants visible below sweater#1D1B22- Back panelFlat back panel of a knitted sweater with a subtle horizontal knit texture and no visible seams or embellishments across the center back.
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4685817 | Statement Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - 36 | CA$895.00 | Yes |
| 4685818 | Statement Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - 38 | CA$895.00 | Yes |
| 4685819 | Statement Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater - Navy/midnight Blue - 40 | CA$895.00 | Yes |