
Vanessa Bruno
Ballerine Merino And Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater
The Vanessa Bruno Ballerine is a cropped, long-sleeve turtleneck pullover sweater made from a merino wool and yak wool knit blend in red. It has a folded ribbed turtleneck collar, raglan sleeves, wide ribbed cuffs and hem, and a loose trapezoid (boxy) cut with a straight hem that ends above the waistband. It is a cold-weather layering garment worn over the torso and neck for warmth.
- Color
- vibrant carmine
- Material
- Merino and yak wool blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, classic, parisian, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Luxuriously soft merino and yak wool turtleneck sweater with a relaxed trapezoid cut and Parisian chic styling.
Turtleneck, ribbed edging, raglan sleeves, loose trapezoid cut, plush yak and merino wool knit.
- Color
- vibrant carmine · red
- Material
- Merino and yak wool blend
- Secondary
- wool
- Style
- casual, classic, parisian, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Luxurious yak and merino wool blend knit
- Plush, exceptionally soft handfeel
- Turtleneck collar
- Ribbed edging
- Raglan sleeves
- Loose trapezoid silhouette
- Vibrant carmine color
- Premium knit construction
- Comfortable and sophisticated design
- Parisian-inspired chic aesthetic
- Designed by Vanessa Bruno
Product Insights
50% yak wool and 50% merino wool Built as a cosy cold-weather layer Loose trapezoid cut with a cropped, boxy hem Hand wash cold and dry flat Straight raglan lines can add fabric above the bust or at the armpit Premium price for a natural yak-merino blend
Verified claims
- Composition
- 50% yak wool and 50% merino wool
- Warmth
- Built as a cosy cold-weather layer
- Softness
- Plush, exceptionally soft hand-feel
- Breathability & Odour
- Breathable and naturally odour-resistant
- Pilling
- Some first-season pilling is expected
- Care
- Hand wash cold and dry flat
- Shape Retention
- Dry flat and fold to protect the cropped shape
- Durability
- Yak adds surface strength, but merino can still pill
- Fit
- Loose trapezoid cut with a cropped, boxy hem
- Raglan Sleeves
- Raglan construction supports easy movement
- Raglan Tradeoff
- Straight raglan lines can add fabric above the bust or at the armpit
- Turtleneck
- High folded ribbed collar that sits close to the neck
- Ribbed Edges
- Dense ribbed hem and cuffs finish the loose body
- Knit Texture
- Fine-to-medium-gauge stockinette with a fuzzy surface
- Cropped Styling
- Ends above the waistband, made for high-rise bottoms
- Sleeves
- Long relaxed sleeves with wide ribbed cuffs
- Styling
- Parisian, timeless and casually chic
- Suitable Uses
- Cooler days, layered or worn alone
- Value
- Premium price for a natural yak-merino blend
- Colour
- Vivid carmine red, a cool-toned true red
- Sizing
- XS to L only, all in the same red
Product record
- Title
- Ballerine Merino And Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 550 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
A cozy layer for cooler days
This vibrant carmine turtleneck sweater is described by the brand as an essential companion for cooler days, striking a balance between comfort and sophistication. Made from merino and yak wool, it works as a polished layer when temperatures drop.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Ballerine Merino And Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater: Choose this if you want a cozy turtleneck for cooler days, made of an even 50% yak wool and 50% merino wool blend that the merchant describes as plush and exceptionally soft. The loose, slightly boxy cropped cut has a high folded ribbed collar and raglan sleeves with wide ribbed cuffs and hem, though the hem ends above the waistband as worn, so it offers shorter rather than full coverage. It is listed in a vibrant carmine red in sizes X-SMALL through LARGE.[1,2,3] | Giacoppo Cobalt Fluid Knit Sweater: Choose this if you want a lightweight, relaxed pullover in a striking cobalt blue fine knit of viscose, cotton and linen (49% viscose, 36% cotton, 15% linen), with drop shoulders, a ribbed crew neck, long sleeves and a wide ribbed hem. Choose it for transitional-season layering: the listing describes its slightly sheer finish and relaxed silhouette as ideal for that purpose, and it fits true to size with a roomy cut, though sizing down is advised for a trimmer fit.[4,5,6] | Gretel Merino Wool Cardigan: Choose this if you want a simply crafted cardigan knitted from soft, lightweight 100% merino wool with a compact fine knit, a ribbed crew neck, raglan sleeves with wide ribbed cuffs, and horn-effect buttons down the front. Choose it for a straight, cropped, boxy cut in navy that reaches about the hip (the back measures roughly 53 cm in size 1, where the 179 cm model wears a size 1), with a subtle stud-adorned tab at the upper back. Note the care involved: hand wash at 40 degrees Celsius maximum, no tumble drying, dry flat away from light, or dry clean.[7,8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a cropped, long-sleeve red turtleneck sweater with visible ribbed turtleneck, ribbed hem and ribbed cuffs; knit texture visible across body and sleeves; worn by a model so shoulders and waist are visible.
- Overall silhouetteCropped boxy pullover silhouette with dropped shoulders and long sleeves that extend past the wrist area on the model.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.88 · h 0.70 (high) - Turtleneck constructionHigh folded ribbed turtleneck that fits loosely around the neck and shows horizontal ribbing.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Hem and cuff finishWide ribbed band at the hem and matching wide ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends, both noticeably denser than the body knit.
3 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high) - Knit textureUniform fine knit texture across the sweater body and sleeves, visible as small vertical knit ribs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Front waistline exposureSweater ends above the waistband revealing the top of jeans and a belt; hem sits straight across with a slight front dip near the center seam of the jeans.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible seamsShoulder seam line is slightly dropped and visible where sleeve meets body on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.73 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Image shows a model wearing the sweater against a neutral light gray to white gradient background, cropped at mid-thigh; blue jeans, a brown braided belt with a gold buckle, and the model's partial face and hands are visible. Even diffuse studio lighting with soft shadow under the hem.
- Model presence and cropPartial model visible from just below the eyes to mid-thigh; face cropped at the forehead and lower body cropped at mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - Jeans and belt visibleBlue denim jeans and a dark brown braided belt with a gold metal buckle are visible below the sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.64 · w 0.68 · h 0.32 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth neutral light gray to white gradient background with soft even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Hand poseModel's right hand is tucked into the front pocket of the jeans while the left hand hangs at the side, partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (medium)
Colors
bright red· sweater body and sleeves- Overall silhouetteCropped boxy pullover silhouette with dropped shoulders and long sleeves that extend past the wrist area on the model.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the sweater's upper torso and folded ribbed turtleneck on a model; visible knit texture, raglan shoulder seam, and stray hair resting on the fabric.
- Turtleneck collarHigh, folded ribbed turtleneck with a pronounced vertical rib knit and a soft rolled top edge; collar sits snug against the model's neck and is visibly thicker than the body fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.62 · h 0.24 (high) - Knit textureMedium-gauge stockinette knit across the body with small, even knit stitches and a slightly fuzzy surface showing fine fibers.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.86 · h 0.58 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible raglan seam running from the neckline toward the sleeve, formed by a raised seam line distinct from the surrounding knit.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high) - Stray hair on fabricSeveral dark hair strands lie across the collar and upper chest area of the sweater, partially obscuring the knit surface.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible fit at neck and shoulderSweater conforms to the model's neck and shoulder contours without visible closures or fasteners; neckline transitions smoothly into the shoulder area.
Other
Studio close-up portrait crop showing the model's lower face, neck, and upper torso against a neutral light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionTight crop from just below the model's nose down to the upper chest, framing the turtleneck and shoulder at a slight three-quarter angle.
- Background and lightingSmooth, neutral light background with soft, even studio lighting that produces gentle shadows along the neck and shoulder.
- Model presencePartial view of the model's lower face (mouth, chin, part of nose) and dark hair at the right edge of the frame; no identifying text or marks visible.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.62 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
vibrant red· bodyvibrant red (ribbed)· turtleneck collar- Turtleneck collarHigh, folded ribbed turtleneck with a pronounced vertical rib knit and a soft rolled top edge; collar sits snug against the model's neck and is visibly thicker than the body fabric.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a chunky knit red turtleneck sweater on a model, showing the back panel, raglan shoulder seams, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a ribbed hem that sits just above the model's waistband.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, slightly boxy sweater silhouette with a cropped hem that falls just above the model's jeans waistband; back view with slight drape.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - Turtleneck collarHigh, thick ribbed turtleneck folded once and standing up around the neck, knit ribs visible vertically around collar.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Shoulder constructionRaglan shoulder seams visible running from collar toward underarm on both sides, creating a diagonal seam line on the back shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - SleevesLong full sleeves with relaxed fit tapering into wide ribbed cuffs; left sleeve extends near model's hand and is visible in full, right sleeve partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem and ribbingWide horizontal ribbed hem band at the sweater bottom with visible knit ribs and a straight hemline that is slightly shorter at the back center.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureDense, even stockinette-like knit texture across the back panel and sleeves with clear stitch definition consistent across the garment.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - Visible model profileLeft side of the model's face and neck partially visible above the collar, indicating the sweater is worn by a model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio-style shot with plain light gray background, model wearing blue jeans, even soft lighting, and slight shadowing under the hem; image cropped mid-thigh.
- BackgroundEven, light gray neutral background with no visible props or branding.
- Supporting garmentBlue denim jeans visible from the waistband downward with rear pockets and topstitching; not part of the product being described.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionBack/three-quarter rear view cropped at mid-thigh; sweater centered in frame and photographed slightly from the left side.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows; subtle shadow under sweater hem and along sleeve folds.
Colors
saturated red· main body and sleeves- Overall silhouetteLoose, slightly boxy sweater silhouette with a cropped hem that falls just above the model's jeans waistband; back view with slight drape.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4684644 | Ballerine Merino And Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater - Red - X-Small | CA$550.00 | Yes |
| 4684645 | Ballerine Merino And Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater - Red - Small | CA$550.00 | Yes |
| 4684646 | Ballerine Merino And Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater - Red - Medium | CA$550.00 | Yes |
| 4684647 | Ballerine Merino And Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater - Red - Large | CA$550.00 | Yes |