cashmere
noun
cash·mere
ˈkazh-ˌmir 
ˈkash-
ˈkash-
1
: fine wool from the undercoat of the cashmere goat
also
: a yarn of this wool
2
: a soft twilled fabric made originally from cashmere
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Read on for all of the layering pieces, from cashmere sweaters to organic cotton T-shirts and boat-neck tops, that are keeping us toasty throughout the season.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The capsule also includes cashmere blends for softness.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Narrowing down our picks was no easy feat, but our absolute favorites are this trendy cardigan woven from a silk-cotton blend and this short-sleeve cashmere sweater that’s perfect for all-season layering.
—Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024
There was a story last year about the rise of Loro Piana, which are these beautiful Italian cashmere sweaters.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The capsule also includes cashmere blends for softness.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Narrowing down our picks was no easy feat, but our absolute favorites are this trendy cardigan woven from a silk-cotton blend and this short-sleeve cashmere sweater that’s perfect for all-season layering.
—Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024
There was a story last year about the rise of Loro Piana, which are these beautiful Italian cashmere sweaters.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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cashmere
noun
cash·mere
ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r
ˈkash-
1
: fine wool from the undercoat of cashmere goats
2
: a soft yarn or fabric once made from cashmere wool but now often from sheep's wool
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