mine is a very lucky 2 euro thrift find from menswear section - a merino and cashmere blend by Cremieux in a stunning dark beige colour. It is a mens size M which means i can have a layer underneath it without feeling constricted. My favourite way of styling it is with my burnt orange silk blouse, i love the collar peaking out of the sweater
I can’t rave enough about Tricot Paris. I have a ribbed wool hoodie from them that I’ve worn 104 times and it still looks pristine! I also have a crew neck cashmere sweater from them that is now at 19 wears and I am so so happy with it. They use a mix of recycled and new cashmere and I have my eye on a v neck if/when they expand the v neck colors. They also have turtlenecks, you may like them!
Both of mine are from Uniqlo! One is a beige one that I got on Vinted, and one is a black one that I bought very recently. I see what you mean about changes between the products. I think they just changed the cashmere, based on comparing mine, and the cut slightly. The new ones are “3D knit.” So your experiences with them can definitely depend on when exactly you bought it. I like the Uniqlo merino wool ones if I want something a little lighter that I can put in the washing machine. I also ordered one of these recently and they sent me an extra one by mistake for free 🥳
My first ever cashmere sweater, bought in Scotland (UK) 20 years ago for £55 (a lot of money then!) but cost per wear must be down to a few pence now as I've worn it an estimated 500 times! Beautiful rich claret coloured crew neck which suits my skin tone and has never dated! Still looks like new too 💖
@@rahniamersereau I also loooove my Tricot crewneck!!! The quality is just so good and thanks to the recycled cashmere mix it has almost no pilling. I'm definitely getting another one from Tricot when I'll have to substitute my two thrifted sweaters that have already been repaired several times 🙃
I can confirm that C&A cashmere pieces have very little pilling. I have several pieces from them for many years already and they still look great. I wash them in the wool programme of my washing machine, tumble them softly and dry them on a drying rack, where they don’t even lie completely flat.
I used to try to do that, but I never found any that were in truly good condition. Most cashmere that ends up in thrift shops are stained or shrunken. There's one good second-hand shop in my town, but the stock is extremely limited because it's a small town and they only accept the best.
@@edennis8578 have you checked the men's department? It's where I get most of mine. I find women recognize that cashmere is delightful, and some men have no clue and donate it lol
I can't wear any wool or cashmere, very bad allergy, within 15 minutes of wear it's driving me nuts. I like the look of them very much though, i watch, admire and end up buying a similar looking cotton one. Great video as always Naja, i get excited every time I see your new video pop up 🌹
Have you tried wearing a base layer underneath? If it's scratchy wool, I use a cotton turtleneck underneath. If it's not scratchy, like super soft cashmere, a long-sleeved t-shirt works well.
So happy, that you did a video like this because, since working at canadas biggest trhift store, I got really into all these nice fabrics like cashmere and silk and merino. I like to find those kind of stuff second hand here in Switzerland but I also bought a few cashmere pieces new, so its nice to see whats on the market. I definitily have to check out the lily silk one
I absolutely love cashmere sweaters, and I have a lovely collection of them. My most favorite one from my collection is a creme turtle neck that is from Lord and Taylor...I've had it for many years, and it still looks as beautiful today as the day I bought it. I love your baby blue sweater by the way! 😊
Thank you for the recommendations, Naja! I love how the pink and baby blue truly highlight your completion! I haven't yet purchased any cashmere but was thinking of you recently when I wore my (somewhat new) wool sweater on a day that turned out warmer than expected...even though I was roasting, I was blown away by how *evenly* warm I was instead of just under my arms, ha! I was very grateful! Your channel has transformed the way I curate my wardrobe. I am very excited to invest in a couple more long-lasting, breathable sweaters -- thank you, dear! 😘
Great video! My favorite brand for cashmere is Falconeri (good selection of colors and thickness options). I also have some Boden cardigans for more than 10 years that I love.
Thank you so much for this, this was very helpful. I’m very slowly upgrading my wardrobe and knew nothing about cashmere and how to care for it. I appreciate it :) My favorite sweater is surprisingly from Shein out of all places from their premium motf line. It’s a wool mix sweater, neutral colored so it goes with everything.
Hi Naja, I like wearing some of my cashmere and wool sweaters with a cotton or silk thin long sleeves white tee--shirt. It just adds some comfort and a little color on top.
You're looking great, Naja! The Hot pink really suits you so nice! Honestly, I've always bought my cashmere pieces on sale, but I wish I had discovered it before because I used to wear chunky acrilic and poly sweaters that never were enough. My most worn are two turtlenecks by Benetton in baby blue and soft pink, it's really a blend cashmere/ wool but maybe I will be upgrading these ones because I really got a great CPW 👏👏👏on the crew neck team I have two in the same colours, blue and pink (but in a not so baby tone) by french brand Caroll. These are 100% cashmere and I'm very happy with them. Last but not least, my 100% merino wool turtlenecks by Benetton in solid colours were a great addition, too and the quality/price is very good. Glad to watch a New video from you and to discover these options! 😊
My favorite cashmeres are from The Curated and Tricot Paris. Especially the Tricot sweaters are amazing quality pieces with a large portion of recycled cashmere that reduces pilling 🙂
@@NajaSierra I got mine from their first cashmere collection and wore it nonstop especially during the first winter. It's holding up really great and it's super warm and soft. Btw, did you end up getting the stone blazer or no?
Most of my cashmere is from Boden, usually bought with a discount, they wash and wear really well. I also have cashmere from a Danish brand called Club Collection - they quite often have a discount if you buy two sweaters, and again they wash and wear well - they're cashmere is premium quality and also has an ecocert certification. My most "expensive" piece is from People's Republic of Cashmere (€360 reduced to €100), it's a thicker gauge than my other cashmere, and is beautifully soft - as yet I haven't washed it. My latest knit is from M&S, and has no pilling whatsoever despite two full days of wear - it's beautifully soft (approx €116). I machine wash on a cold handwash setting,using a suitable detergent, and have no issues with that. I only wash when necessary, so once or twice a year. As for pilling, in my experience, it's unavoidable because of the softness of the cashmere. I remove it with a cashmere comb, never a shaver (don't want to get holes in my precious knitwear!).
I love my HM premium fine knit cashmeres! They have an awesome color range and quality. I am tempted by a thicker one in dark grey! Also have an unreal camel from Violetta by Mango. I never ever found such neutral camel as this one, honestly what a find and it was on sale for €70!
Purples are my colour. I recently found a lavender cashmere at H&M online and ordered it. I’m not sure of there quality in cashmere but I had to give it a chance. This sweater has been on my wish list for a few years. 💜
@@ronnie-lynn my friend had a color analysis done and has been looking for purple items ever since 😀 she bought 2 cashmere sweaters and a cardigan from FROM FUTURE and they are really nice and of decent quality.
Hi Naja! Would love to see a future video on cashmere care, ie washing, drying, depilling, and storage during off season! Do you ever steam in between wearings? Thank you for your informative content ☺️
The navy one looks lovely on you. I only have one cashmere cardigan, handed down from a friend. I didn't know they're self cleaning - interesting! I noticed I didn't have to wash it so far. Might consider buying more - I always liked the idea of cashmere but wasn't keen on what I thought will be endless maintenance. Thank you for such an infromative and easy to follow video
I only have one cashmere sweater, I think my internal thermostat runs high so I'm always too warm in any wool - but the one I do have, I love it so much, I got it at a thrift shop, it's from J Crew, it's a thick gauge with horizontal ribbing, navy blue with wide ivory stripes down the arms. Because I run hot I only wear it a few times each winter, so it's in excellent condition still. :) But mostly during the winter I wear layers -- tank top under a long sleeve t-shirt under a cardigan under a trench or peacoat - so I can peel off layers as needed!!
Great video! my tip to remove the peels is to just wash the sweater (of course hand wash). I do it because after a few wears I can see a thin layer of deodorant accumulated in the armpit area :/
COS are slaying the cashmere sweater game this season. They already had a couple good ones last year, but this autumn they are offering a wider range of shades. I do want one, but i also heard these are extremely popular and are flying off the shelves so i predict everyone will be wearing them and i don't know how i feel about that 😄 but i might be tempted by the cardigan though - my old one is on its last legs (or fibers 🤣😅) and i am looking for a replacement
I love cashmere and fine merino wool but have def noticed how thin they are these days, probably why they give you a sample of the wool with the purchase. Quite disappointing really, they’re no longer a purchase that will last for years.
A great way to buy cashmere is secondhand. I have a lovely striped cashmere jumper from ASOS that I got for £40. It’s great quality and you can buy high quality brands for less money, whilst also being more sustainable- triple win!
I went cashmere sweater/cardigan today for the first time at TJ MaxX. I ended up paying $65 vs. 80+ for my classic light grey cashmere sweater and I couldn’t be happier. I’m just so sad I couldn’t afford the cashmere cardigan 😩 which was almost $200! 😂🎉🎉
I have tons of cashmere sweaters from many brands. I love the Charter Club ones from Macys they are thin not too thick and comfy for warm climates. Naadam cashmere is lovely, especially their cashmere sweatpants. My fav! Uniqlo merino wool sweaters are great! Do not like Everlane anything. I do have two Chanel cashmere sweaters from ages ago which are fabulous, and a couple obscure thrifted ones which are also fabulous.
You could also try wearing your cashmere cardigan in reverse to get an alternative look. There are lots of additional ways to wear cardigans on Pinterest. That might be a fun video for you to make to see if you could increase your stying options. ❤
I wish I could afford more cashmere. I got a black one from HM from my boyfriend last year and bought the same model in grey second hand this year. The first one has held up really well considering its HM and I’ve been using it a lot. It’s not very long so you can tuck it into pants and has quite wide, straight arms so it looks a bit ’cooler’ than a regular sweater imo. I’m from sweden so unfortunately ppl know their materials and even second hand cashmere is expensive 😩 love COS cashmere sweater this yeas, but not in my budget as a student right now 😔
Hi, need your suggestion. I bought mango crew neck cashmere sweater in offer and i found similar one in uniqlo at a little lesser price. Should i go for the uniqlo one or stick with this mango one? Is mango softer than uniqlo?
It's fussy and pills a little bit, but still very comfortable and I think it's held up relatively well. I will say though it can vary wildly depending on the color of the sweater even if it's the same brand :)
Have you heard of Quince? They have EXTREMELY affordable cashmere sweaters, supposedly by cutting out middlemen. Can't vouch for the quality but they have one for $50 right now.
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Tell me about your favorite sweater, it's amount of wear, and where and when it's from 🤍
mine is a very lucky 2 euro thrift find from menswear section - a merino and cashmere blend by Cremieux in a stunning dark beige colour. It is a mens size M which means i can have a layer underneath it without feeling constricted. My favourite way of styling it is with my burnt orange silk blouse, i love the collar peaking out of the sweater
I can’t rave enough about Tricot Paris. I have a ribbed wool hoodie from them that I’ve worn 104 times and it still looks pristine! I also have a crew neck cashmere sweater from them that is now at 19 wears and I am so so happy with it. They use a mix of recycled and new cashmere and I have my eye on a v neck if/when they expand the v neck colors. They also have turtlenecks, you may like them!
Both of mine are from Uniqlo! One is a beige one that I got on Vinted, and one is a black one that I bought very recently. I see what you mean about changes between the products. I think they just changed the cashmere, based on comparing mine, and the cut slightly. The new ones are “3D knit.” So your experiences with them can definitely depend on when exactly you bought it.
I like the Uniqlo merino wool ones if I want something a little lighter that I can put in the washing machine. I also ordered one of these recently and they sent me an extra one by mistake for free 🥳
My first ever cashmere sweater, bought in Scotland (UK) 20 years ago for £55 (a lot of money then!) but cost per wear must be down to a few pence now as I've worn it an estimated 500 times! Beautiful rich claret coloured crew neck which suits my skin tone and has never dated! Still looks like new too 💖
@@rahniamersereau I also loooove my Tricot crewneck!!! The quality is just so good and thanks to the recycled cashmere mix it has almost no pilling. I'm definitely getting another one from Tricot when I'll have to substitute my two thrifted sweaters that have already been repaired several times 🙃
I can confirm that C&A cashmere pieces have very little pilling. I have several pieces from them for many years already and they still look great. I wash them in the wool programme of my washing machine, tumble them softly and dry them on a drying rack, where they don’t even lie completely flat.
All of my cashmere is second hand. I recently picked up two in the thrift store cost me a whole $18. They are absolutely beautiful.
Unreal xx
I used to try to do that, but I never found any that were in truly good condition. Most cashmere that ends up in thrift shops are stained or shrunken. There's one good second-hand shop in my town, but the stock is extremely limited because it's a small town and they only accept the best.
@@edennis8578 have you checked the men's department? It's where I get most of mine. I find women recognize that cashmere is delightful, and some men have no clue and donate it lol
I can't wear any wool or cashmere, very bad allergy, within 15 minutes of wear it's driving me nuts. I like the look of them very much though, i watch, admire and end up buying a similar looking cotton one. Great video as always Naja, i get excited every time I see your new video pop up 🌹
Have you tried wearing a base layer underneath? If it's scratchy wool, I use a cotton turtleneck underneath. If it's not scratchy, like super soft cashmere, a long-sleeved t-shirt works well.
So happy, that you did a video like this because, since working at canadas biggest trhift store, I got really into all these nice fabrics like cashmere and silk and merino. I like to find those kind of stuff second hand here in Switzerland but I also bought a few cashmere pieces new, so its nice to see whats on the market. I definitily have to check out the lily silk one
I absolutely love cashmere sweaters, and I have a lovely collection of them. My most favorite one from my collection is a creme turtle neck that is from Lord and Taylor...I've had it for many years, and it still looks as beautiful today as the day I bought it. I love your baby blue sweater by the way! 😊
For cashmir is c & a also very intersting ! I User them for a few years, i am very happy with the quality and the prime is great.
Thank you for the recommendations, Naja! I love how the pink and baby blue truly highlight your completion!
I haven't yet purchased any cashmere but was thinking of you recently when I wore my (somewhat new) wool sweater on a day that turned out warmer than expected...even though I was roasting, I was blown away by how *evenly* warm I was instead of just under my arms, ha! I was very grateful!
Your channel has transformed the way I curate my wardrobe. I am very excited to invest in a couple more long-lasting, breathable sweaters -- thank you, dear! 😘
Great video! My favorite brand for cashmere is Falconeri (good selection of colors and thickness options). I also have some Boden cardigans for more than 10 years that I love.
I second this, and you can also find a lot of their stuff secondhand, which really cuts on the costs
Thank you so much for this, this was very helpful. I’m very slowly upgrading my wardrobe and knew nothing about cashmere and how to care for it. I appreciate it :)
My favorite sweater is surprisingly from Shein out of all places from their premium motf line. It’s a wool mix sweater, neutral colored so it goes with everything.
Hi Naja! My favorites are Naadam and J Crew because of color selection and personal fit. Love cashmere season!
I’ve never had anything cashmere but have been looking into Quince for a sweater and/or scarf. Definitely thinking about looking into everlane now!
Hi Naja, I like wearing some of my cashmere and wool sweaters with a cotton or silk thin long sleeves white tee--shirt. It just adds some comfort and a little color on top.
You're looking great, Naja! The Hot pink really suits you so nice! Honestly, I've always bought my cashmere pieces on sale, but I wish I had discovered it before because I used to wear chunky acrilic and poly sweaters that never were enough. My most worn are two turtlenecks by Benetton in baby blue and soft pink, it's really a blend cashmere/ wool but maybe I will be upgrading these ones because I really got a great CPW 👏👏👏on the crew neck team I have two in the same colours, blue and pink (but in a not so baby tone) by french brand Caroll. These are 100% cashmere and I'm very happy with them. Last but not least, my 100% merino wool turtlenecks by Benetton in solid colours were a great addition, too and the quality/price is very good. Glad to watch a New video from you and to discover these options! 😊
Uniqlo definitely always seems to be more itchy than average. It's the same with their merino wools!
My favorite cashmeres are from The Curated and Tricot Paris. Especially the Tricot sweaters are amazing quality pieces with a large portion of recycled cashmere that reduces pilling 🙂
I'm sooo excited to try a curated one sometime, given I love the coats so much
@@NajaSierra I got mine from their first cashmere collection and wore it nonstop especially during the first winter. It's holding up really great and it's super warm and soft. Btw, did you end up getting the stone blazer or no?
Most of my cashmere is from Boden, usually bought with a discount, they wash and wear really well. I also have cashmere from a Danish brand called Club Collection - they quite often have a discount if you buy two sweaters, and again they wash and wear well - they're cashmere is premium quality and also has an ecocert certification. My most "expensive" piece is from People's Republic of Cashmere (€360 reduced to €100), it's a thicker gauge than my other cashmere, and is beautifully soft - as yet I haven't washed it. My latest knit is from M&S, and has no pilling whatsoever despite two full days of wear - it's beautifully soft (approx €116).
I machine wash on a cold handwash setting,using a suitable detergent, and have no issues with that. I only wash when necessary, so once or twice a year. As for pilling, in my experience, it's unavoidable because of the softness of the cashmere. I remove it with a cashmere comb, never a shaver (don't want to get holes in my precious knitwear!).
So so important to point that out: NEVER shaver on cashmere as you are really reducing the life spam considerably!
I love my HM premium fine knit cashmeres! They have an awesome color range and quality. I am tempted by a thicker one in dark grey!
Also have an unreal camel from Violetta by Mango. I never ever found such neutral camel as this one, honestly what a find and it was on sale for €70!
On my wish list are the brands Babaa and Soft Goat!
I have found all my cashmere sweaters a thrift stores and the are such great quality especially for winter here in Chicago
Purples are my colour. I recently found a lavender cashmere at H&M online and ordered it. I’m not sure of there quality in cashmere but I had to give it a chance. This sweater has been on my wish list for a few years. 💜
FROM FUTURE has some nice purple cashmere sweaters too 😊
@@suann9790 I have never heard of them. I will check it out! Thanks for the recommendation 😀
@@ronnie-lynn my friend had a color analysis done and has been looking for purple items ever since 😀 she bought 2 cashmere sweaters and a cardigan from FROM FUTURE and they are really nice and of decent quality.
This is a great video. Because of where I live (no stores) I must shop online, and comparisons are very helpful. Maybe a similar video with merino?
Hi Naja! Would love to see a future video on cashmere care, ie washing, drying, depilling, and storage during off season! Do you ever steam in between wearings? Thank you for your informative content ☺️
The navy one looks lovely on you. I only have one cashmere cardigan, handed down from a friend. I didn't know they're self cleaning - interesting! I noticed I didn't have to wash it so far. Might consider buying more - I always liked the idea of cashmere but wasn't keen on what I thought will be endless maintenance. Thank you for such an infromative and easy to follow video
I only have one cashmere sweater, I think my internal thermostat runs high so I'm always too warm in any wool - but the one I do have, I love it so much, I got it at a thrift shop, it's from J Crew, it's a thick gauge with horizontal ribbing, navy blue with wide ivory stripes down the arms. Because I run hot I only wear it a few times each winter, so it's in excellent condition still. :) But mostly during the winter I wear layers -- tank top under a long sleeve t-shirt under a cardigan under a trench or peacoat - so I can peel off layers as needed!!
Great video (as always)! Thank you for sharing tips for caring after cashmere
Great video! my tip to remove the peels is to just wash the sweater (of course hand wash). I do it because after a few wears I can see a thin layer of deodorant accumulated in the armpit area :/
I always wear a thin thermal or T-shirt underneath to keep my cashmere immaculate.
Hi Naja. I usually wear my cardigan in transitional season over a dress or a mid skirt with a tank top.
COS are slaying the cashmere sweater game this season. They already had a couple good ones last year, but this autumn they are offering a wider range of shades. I do want one, but i also heard these are extremely popular and are flying off the shelves so i predict everyone will be wearing them and i don't know how i feel about that 😄 but i might be tempted by the cardigan though - my old one is on its last legs (or fibers 🤣😅) and i am looking for a replacement
My COS one barely pills at all (but I can't say if it's because of the quality or I don't subject it to a lot of friction)
Yeess, agree, I live the ’oversized pire cashmere jumper’. I’m so sad I can’t afford one right now bc I’m a student 😩
I love cashmere and fine merino wool but have def noticed how thin they are these days, probably why they give you a sample of the wool with the purchase. Quite disappointing really, they’re no longer a purchase that will last for years.
Emma Hill was saying that all cashmere can pill and that's really not an indication of quality. Thank you for the video!
A great way to buy cashmere is secondhand. I have a lovely striped cashmere jumper from ASOS that I got for £40. It’s great quality and you can buy high quality brands for less money, whilst also being more sustainable- triple win!
I went cashmere sweater/cardigan today for the first time at TJ MaxX. I ended up paying $65 vs. 80+ for my classic light grey cashmere sweater and I couldn’t be happier. I’m just so sad I couldn’t afford the cashmere cardigan 😩 which was almost $200! 😂🎉🎉
I have tons of cashmere sweaters from many brands. I love the Charter Club ones from Macys they are thin not too thick and comfy for warm climates. Naadam cashmere is lovely, especially their cashmere sweatpants. My fav! Uniqlo merino wool sweaters are great! Do not like Everlane anything. I do have two Chanel cashmere sweaters from ages ago which are fabulous, and a couple obscure thrifted ones which are also fabulous.
Falconeri, COS, Galleries Lafayette own brand 👌🏼
I love Vince cashmere sweaters, pricey but absolutely worth the splurge
You could also try wearing your cashmere cardigan in reverse to get an alternative look. There are lots of additional ways to wear cardigans on Pinterest. That might be a fun video for you to make to see if you could increase your stying options. ❤
That color at 6.27 looks lovely on you
I have an electric debobbler from Philips, it's unexpensive and works great.
I wish I could afford more cashmere. I got a black one from HM from my boyfriend last year and bought the same model in grey second hand this year. The first one has held up really well considering its HM and I’ve been using it a lot. It’s not very long so you can tuck it into pants and has quite wide, straight arms so it looks a bit ’cooler’ than a regular sweater imo.
I’m from sweden so unfortunately ppl know their materials and even second hand cashmere is expensive 😩 love COS cashmere sweater this yeas, but not in my budget as a student right now 😔
This was soooo helpful! Thank you ❤
I have thrifted very nice cashmere
Can you do a minimal apartment tour xx
Amazing video, love your style
thanks but too bad the brands are not from cashmere's brand like naked-cashmere, quince, Jenni Kayne something like that
Hi, need your suggestion. I bought mango crew neck cashmere sweater in offer and i found similar one in uniqlo at a little lesser price. Should i go for the uniqlo one or stick with this mango one?
Is mango softer than uniqlo?
Hi Nana what is that cashmere refresher spray you are referring to? There’s no link in the description box
Hi Naja! How has the Mango turtleneck kept up? I am considering getting one since they have a Charcoal Grey i have been looking for.
It's fussy and pills a little bit, but still very comfortable and I think it's held up relatively well. I will say though it can vary wildly depending on the color of the sweater even if it's the same brand :)
@@NajaSierra Thanks Naja! Hmmmm…. Maybe I wont take the risk. I may try the Sezane Jacob sweater in Anthracite or just wait. 🤣
Have you heard of Quince? They have EXTREMELY affordable cashmere sweaters, supposedly by cutting out middlemen. Can't vouch for the quality but they have one for $50 right now.
They are horrible quality I bought two of them last month just to try it but after one wear they look so old 😢. Not recommend at all.
@@anacolh7710 Oh no really?! I haven't bought from them but I have a whole shopping cart I've been considering. Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately I find any type of wool itchy and therefore can't even wear cashmere. Still like comparison videos very much though.
What size are you in the lilysilk?
Please include the online brands of Quince and Nadam
And Lilysilk
Oops, you did Lilysilk. Thanks. Maybe j crew instead
I will if I ever buy a sweater from there xx
Hi naja, what is the size of your mango sweater?
Size M, it's in the video as well xx