I haven’t either but their website seems to carry some quality items and their blog had good tips for caring for cashmere.
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I have a sweater comb from The Laundress that I have been happy with. It is simple but works well.
Seems like Eric Bombard and N Pearl are having winter sales. So many markdowns! I just placed an order.
I've been wearing my Lululemon cashmere pants for a while now and I'm pleased with their quality. I also like the fit a lot, much better than any other brands (cashmere pants) I've tried on. It's started piling slightly, but that's expected and I easily remove it with the piling machine, takes 30 secs
BARRIE does beautiful cashmere. EXTREME CASHMERE is another one. House of Bruar, is not a brand but it sells a lot of very nice, inexpensive cashmere.
Thanks for these suggestions! Is the quality of House of Bruar cashmere good? Or is it just inexpensive?
its varied as they sell collections from different brands and manufacturers - usually they are small, local ones. So far everything I bought has been of the highest quality.
Agree 💯 Barrie does some super high quality cashmere for Chanel and their own eponymous brand is excellent too. Both are pricy
I’m not a cashmere expert, but Barrie is Scottish (Chanel bought the Barrie) and Loro piana is Italian. I would read up thread for advice from @DILF and @Christofle. Below is what I’ve been told; and anyone with more knowledge should feel free to correct me
In general, Scottish is considered more durable (their knits are less milled; apparently this is called bare finish)*
Italians mill their cashmere more heavily for a softer finish. Theoretically, more heavy milling might result in more pilling,
But a quality heritage Italian or Scottish producer would use long fibers for longevity of the garment.
i currently have several Chanel cashmeres and also wear DH’s Loro piana. I don’t see much difference.
I do have a no name Scottish cashmere sweater from my mom’s closet, and it’s decades older and fabulous. Soft and durable.
*re Scottish and Italian wool, I’ve heard Scottish referred to as a drier or harder finish (hardier and less prone to show age)
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I just placed an order for a nice crimson red v-neck from Eric Bompard, fingers crossed the quality is there!
We might have purchased the same one! The silk/cashmere blend with long sleeves? I am pretty happy with it so far. I did get a tiny snag somehow with my fingernails, but other than that no grievances.
No its the classic V-neck 100% cashmere, got the last one! On sale
