10 Cashmere Garments That Will Instantly Elevate Your Wardrobe |
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With SS26 arriving and the season shifting, now's the time for a wardrobe reset. Transitional dressing calls for smart layering - and cashmere is the ultimate solution. Three times warmer than wool yet breathable, it's a year-round performer that justifies the investment. Drawing inspiration from MR PORTER's (partner) line-up of luxury names, we've picked 10 essential cashmere pieces that are timeless, trend-proof, and built to last. |
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The cashmere crew neck is the ultimate layering piece - lightweight, bulk-free and available in knits and colour-ways to suit everything from quiet luxury minimalism to modern preppy. |
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Dunhill Cable-Knit Cashmere and Linen-Blend Sweater |
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Gabriela Hearst Daniel Cashmere Sweater |
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Unfairly dismissed as city boy uniform, the cashmere half- or quarter-zip transcends its preppy roots to sit somewhere between sporty and smart-casual - equally at home with tailoring, jeans, or even loungewear. |
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Fedeli Cashmere Half-Zip Sweater |
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Nili Lotan Heston Ribbed Cashmere Half-Zip Sweater |
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Channelling the effortless cool of Belmondo, Warhol and McQueen, the cashmere rollneck remains a timeless winter staple - fine-gauge styles layer neatly under tailoring, while chunkier cuts make a standalone statement in their own right. |
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MR P Clyde Cashmere Rollneck Sweater |
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Brunello Cucinelli Intarsia-Knit Cashmere Rollneck Sweater |
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From slim collegiate layers to chunky shawl-collar outwear, the cashmere cardigan is an effortlessly preppy and versatile addition to any discerning wardrobe. |
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Sid Mashburn Cashmere Cardigan |
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Ralph Lauren Purple Label Shawl-Collar Cashmere-Jacquard Cardigan |
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The cashmere hoodie has evolved from athletic staple to luxury essential - a surprisingly versatile layering piece that softens smart-casual looks as effortlessly as it elevates a day on the sofa. |
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Rick Owens Boiled-Cashmere Zip-Up Hoodie |
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MR P Mitchell Cashmere Hoodie |
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Cashmere joggers redefine off-duty dressing - choose tapered styles for a streamlined athleisure look or straight-leg cuts for a smarter finish, and pair with a crew neck, hoodie, or unstructured blazer to blur the line between casual and refined. |
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Saman Amel Straight-Leg Cashmere Drawstring Trousers |
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Brunello Cucinelli Tapered Cashmere-Blend Jersey Sweatpants |
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A cashmere overcoat is the ultimate wardrobe investment - choose classic tailoring in natural tones for maximum versatility, and look to brands like Loro Piana and Sease for styles built to handle whatever the weather throws at them. |
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J Mueser Plush-Trimmed Cashmere Bomber Jacket |
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Sease Uptown Padded Hooded Cashmere Jacket |
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The cashmere overshirt is a recent but welcome addition to the fabric's repertoire - layer one over a white tee and selvedge denim for a luxurious spin on modern streetwear, with God's True Cashmere leading the charge in bold, elevated check designs. |
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God’s True Cashmere Checked Cashmere Shirt |
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God’s True Cashmere Abudance Checked Cashmere Shirt |
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Softer and more European in spirit than classic British tailoring, the cashmere blazer offers natural drape, year-round wearability, and an effortless ability to dress up casual pieces like jeans and chinos. |
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Umit Benan Norman Flecked Cashmere and Silk-Blend Blazer |
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Loro Piana Umberto Unstructured Cashmere Blazer |
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The cashmere polo - particularly in a long-sleeve, fine-gauge style and neutral tones - is the most versatile and elevated take on a sporting classic, adding textural depth to everything from tailoring to casual separates. |
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Thom Sweeney Brushed Cashmere-Blend Polo Shirt |
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The Elder Statesman Dume Rugby Cashmere Polo Sweater |
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