ML Kessler & Co

ML Kessler & Co

Every day in Lima, Peru, skilled artisans and craftsmen bring their beautiful, hand-woven alpaca knitwear to M.L. Kessler’s marketplace, where this designer is a shining beacon of fair employment and fair trade in an economy in which talented workers are easily exploited. Not only are Kessler’s employees paid well above the national average, they also receive a percentage of the sales price for every product they produce. Working in environmentally safe buildings with clean bathrooms, running water and pleasant lounge facilities, these highly skilled workers weave centuries of tradition into every alpaca wool creation. When you wear an alpaca wool sweater or cape from M.L. Kessler, you are doing more than wrapping yourself in the luxury of one of the finest natural fibers known to man. You're helping make a difference in the world.

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ML Kessler Melange Zip Sweater - Alpaca (For Women)
 
For Broad-shouldered, short women
By Small L from Oakland, CA on 10/18/2009
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Chest Size:
Feels too big
Length:
Feels true to length
Sleeve Length:
Feels too short
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
The arms of the sweater are short compared to the width of the shoulders. The wide shoulders in relation to the shorter arms and body length make the drape of the sweater unflattering unless you are a broad shouldered short person.
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ML Kessler Open-Front Cardigan Sweater - Alpaca (For Women)
 
perfect for the office!
By Corner Librarian from TX on 10/14/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Soft, Versatile, Warm
Best Uses:
Casual Wear, Wear To Work
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I bought this sweater to keep in my office for when the ac makes it uncomfortably cold. The weight of this sweater is just right. because I crochet with alpaca yarn, I expected the sweater to be a little bit softer than it is, but it's plenty soft enough.
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ML Kessler Pullover Sweater - Alpaca (For Women)
 
Largely, not handknit.
By joanie from farmington, ct on 10/14/2009
Cons:
Poor Fit
Describe Yourself:
Classic Dresser
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
This product was largely machine-made, with some handmade details around the neck and across the front. The sleeves were much too wide at the wrists. The whole effect was unflattering.
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ML Kessler & Co. Alpaca Cardigan Sweater (For Women)
 
my wife is delighted with it.
By old herb from Bethesda, MD on 10/14/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Flattering, Great Color, Soft, Stylish, Warm
Best Uses:
Casual Wear
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Sleeve Length:
Feels too long
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
my wife thinks it's great even though she has to fold back the sleeves. she has an old alpaca sweater which she loves even though it is now threadbare. this sweater is a wonderful replacement.
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ML Kessler Alpaca Inca Cardigan Sweater (For Women)
 
alpaca zip front sweater
By HashihimeVerified Reviewer from Kalamazoo, MI on 10/14/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Flattering, Great Color, Lightweight, Soft, Stylish, Versatile, Warm
Best Uses:
Casual Wear, Wear To Work
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I have short arms, and the sleeves, happily, don't hang long, which mean they might be a bit short for some people. Feels much lighter (weight) than wool sweaters of equal thickness and so very comfortable to wear.
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ML Kessler Pullover Sweater - Alpaca (For Women)
 
Nice but a little scratchy
By jasher from Salt Lake City, UT on 10/13/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Soft, Warm
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Sleeve Length:
Feels too long
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I love the softness of the sweater, and even the long, slightly flared sleeves don't bother me (I usually push my sleeves up to 3/4 length anyway), but the sweater is scratchy. I've never known myself to be allergic to alpaca, so the scratchiness surprised me. Also, the scratchiness seems to increase the longer I wear it, so while I like the sweater, I'm afraid I won't wear it as often as I expected to.
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ML Kessler Open-Front Cardigan Sweater - Alpaca (For Women)
 
Not as soft as I expected!
By ............ from Seattle, Wa. on 10/13/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Great Color
Cons:
Not softor fluffy
Best Uses:
Casual Wear
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I am going to lightly 'brush' it and hope it gives it a softer feel! Thanks, Ann
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ML Kessler Alpaca Inca Cardigan Sweater (For Women)
 
Lightweight and warm
By zena from Los Angeles on 10/12/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Lightweight, Soft, Warm
Best Uses:
Casual Wear, Wear To Work
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I am short, so length is not an issue. Taller people may prefer more length. I tried on the sweater when the weather was warm here, and I quickly had to take it off, as it was too hot. It should be adequate for most weather in the Los Angeles area.
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ML Kessler Alpaca Zip Front Sweater - Hooded (For Women)
 
Nice light weight sweater
By Bea from Bellingham, WA on 10/12/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Great Color, Lightweight, Soft, Stylish, Warm
Best Uses:
Casual Wear
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I was pleasantly surprised, how soft and comfortable it is. I would buy another one.
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ML Kessler Pullover Sweater - Alpaca (For Women)
 
Fit distended
By Desert DwellerVerified Reviewer from Las Vegas on 10/09/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Great Color, Soft
Cons:
Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Casual Wear, Outdoor activities
Describe Yourself:
Casual Dresser
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Sleeve Length:
Feels too long
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I love alpaca and I like buy items that benefit the artisans that make them. The concept of this sweater is good (warm and snugly), but the specifications or the execution of them are out of whack. The body is okay but the sleeves are extraordinarily long and skinny, and the shoulders are distended as if they were intended to be puffy or accommodate pads. Altogether weird, but I am going to wash and try blocking it, so that I can wear it.
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