We had already written about the Belgian brand more than a year ago and wanted to present two other pieces from their new collection. Here is the first, the Kelly green shetland sweater, the Shaggy Bear.

A real "Kelly Green" sweater

It is while going with Mathieu to the Parisian store MERCI that we discover the consequent selection of knitwear brands proposed there. Among them, Howlin'.

What a pleasure to find this brand about which we had written on Les Indispensables! Howlin’ is not very well distributed in France, but MERCI displays an extensive selection of the brand. We discovered the Shaggy Bear line, shaggy sweaters made of Scottish Shetland wool in Scotland. The touch of these sweaters is quite incredible, soft, unctuous, spongy and non-scratching. 

We had the idea to ask Patrick and Jan - the two brothers who founded the brand - to send us a sweater from this line and a grey cardigan from the line Birth of the Cool to get a clear idea.

I will focus here on the Kelly green Shaggy Bear sweater. Mathieu is also wearing a Shaggy Bear cardigan bought recently.

A true "shaggy" Shetland sweater

For a few years now, we've been wearing Shetland sweaters from several brands to compare them to each other. This one from Howlin' really checks all the boxes. The wool is beautifully brushed giving it that shaggy feel we love so much. Also, the length of the sweater is good, where other brands - notably Jamieson's - prefer a (too) long sweater.

Upon receipt, we are smitten with the Kelly Green - our favorite shade of green - which is so bright!

The collar is perfect, tight without loosening at the slightest movement. I wear here an XS, the sweater wraps me comfortably while flattering my body - no slim fit effect! 

Finally, from a more artistic and aesthetic point of view, I particularly like the "Shaggy Bear" logo. What a genius idea to have thought of this one! Impossible not to think of the "Shaggy Dog" by J.Press but with Howlin' you will not only have the shaggy effect, an incredible color but also a reasonable price of 225 €. 

All the characteristics of the perfect Shetland sweater are gathered: hammer sleeves, a double brush for a guaranteed shaggy effect, an authentic Shetland wool and especially a soft price for an exceptional product.

An essential for this Winter.