‘Cashmere’ and ‘budget’ aren't commonly associated words, yet this luxurious fabric is ideal for winter due to its superb insulation. Cashmere is a rarity, with each goat yielding just 100-200g annually, its scarcity and labour-intensive production contributing to its high cost. However, if you adore its exquisite softness but not the price, you can find quality, more affordable cashmere essentials on the high street. While they may be pricier than alternatives elsewhere, these items represent excellent value for money. From cosy sweaters to luxe accessories, we'll guide you to the top retailers offering stylish, comfortable, and budget-friendly cashmere pieces.
By Nancy Alsop
November 2023
Soft Touch: Where To Find the Best Cashmere On The High Street
High street brands awash with excellent cashmere, bringing some luxury to winter wardrobes at wallet-friendlier prices.
Me + Em
At the higher end of the high street, we love Me + Em’s super cosy cashmere knits, which ally this beautiful material with chic and sometimes unexpected cuts. The perfect pieces to elevate a good pair of jeans.
H&M
H&M’s cashmere collection is particularly good this year – we envisage snug days dressed head-to-toe in wide leg trousers, ribbed jumpers and beanies pulled down for extra snug warmth, whether battling the elements or cosying up to the fireside.
M&S
M&S always does a good cashmere game, its prices kept lower thanks to some excellent blends with merino wool.
Zara
From the edgier end of the cashmere spectrum (in part courtesy of a cool Steven Meisel collab) to the absolute basics in the form of socks, Zara does an excellent line in the softest of soft basics.
Cos
Cos is endlessly reliable for its cool boxy cuts and classic basics. Its cashmere ticks both of those boxes just as surely as everything else it makes.
John Lewis
John Lewis is our go-to for unfailing and dependable quality. It has the full complement of cosy cashmere tops, but we particularly like its excellent luxe winter accessories.
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Nancy Alsop
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Published November 2023
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