For seekers of cosy, cashmere is the holy grail of fibres. When winter temperatures drop and the knitwear comes out, connoisseurs reach for their secret stash of prized goat-hair-woven jumpers and cardigans, swaddling themselves in cashmere’s silky-soft and supremely insulating weight.
Demand for this precious commodity has historically outstripped supply (and is priced accordingly), but thanks to it’s hard-wearing durability and soft-as-they-come feel, a cashmere piece is a classic for a reason – and they’re for life. Store in dust bags, invest in a knitwear shaver and keep those moth balls close. The question now is do you go for a perennial classic – black, navy, camel – or a mood-boosting bright?
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Zara Cashmere Sweater, $, available at Zara
& Other Stories Cashmere Puff Sleeve Turtleneck, $, available at & Other Stories
Whistles Cashmere Roll Neck Knit, $, available at Whistles
Uniqlo 100% Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper, $, available at Uniqlo
11 honore Rae Sweater, $, available at 11 Honore
Alex Mill Claire Merino Wool and Cashmere-Blend Sweater, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Raey Roll-Neck Fine-Rib Cashmere Sweater, $, available at Matches Fashion
Uniqlo 100% Cashmere Turtleneck Jumper, $, available at Uniqlo
Arket Cashmere Crew-Neck Jumper, $, available at Arket
Marks & Spencer Pure Cashmere Textured Jumper, $, available at Marks & Spencer
COS Cropped Cashmere Cardigan, $, available at COS
H&M Fine-knit Cashmere Cardigan, $, available at H&M
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