Sweaters are an absolute closet essential and staple. They’re great for layering and are basically seasonless, i.e. summer evenings, chilly flights and in the office (we all have that coworker who insists upon keeping the office at seemingly below-freezing temperatures). No one wants their skin exposed to that harsh AC!
Who are the best sweater brands? Read on to see and learn about some of the best cashmere sweaters and best sweaters for women.
Wooly Mammals: Naadam
Naadam crafts perfectly engineered, sustainable cashmere knits for men and for women. Its pieces are timeless, elevated versions of essentials, and each sweater is meticulously improved upon. The results? Sweaters that last forever, keep you warm, and help to look even more beautiful, wear after wear. Naadam works directly with herders so that they can ethically source and manufacture their ultra-soft wool creations, whilst also aiming to protect the environment and the livestock. Their simple, cropped cashmere sweaters are a great addition to any wardrobe (pair them with just about anything for an instantly put-together look), and this oversized turtleneck is sophisticated and timeless — made a bit more interesting in thanks to the subtle stripes on the arms.
Into the Wild: Zadig & Voltaire
Zadig & Voltaire is committed to projecting a wild, free and rock-fueled spirit into men and women’s wardrobe essentials. Its pieces reflect the sensual, freewheeling spirit of Paris’ city streets, but remain super minimal and wearable. This grey mock neck will keep you warm on strolls during the cold-weather months, and is dressy enough for the office, happy hour and evenings out. We’re wild about the frayed detailing on this sweater, which is a total elevated classic.
Soft and Warm: 360Cashmere
360Cashmere is a family label that combines their New York upbringing and West Coast-based lifestyle to create luxury sweaters and knits that are effortless, beautiful and sophisticated. 360 Cashmere has four generations of industry knowledge and experience behind its brand, and the bicoastal family has successfully turned their shared passion into a beloved name. Their pieces are of super high quality, have a distinctive flair, and are totally wearable. We love this long, open sweater, which will keep you warm, dressed up and protected from the wind. It’s a classic piece that’s ideal for people of all ages and it’ll look effortlessly cool when worn over your usual go-to outfits. We’re also wild for this boatneck sweater — it’s the epitome of a great, classic cashmere sweater for women.
Tones and Hues: White + Warren
The goal of cashmere brand White + Warren? To make cashmere accessible. The label offers on-trend designs that are crafted with time-tested quality. As demonstrated by each of their pieces, White + Warren sweaters are at once classic and innovative. With each new season, they push the boundaries of traditional cashmere-making methods by using their own custom-dyed hues and specialty yarns. This striped cashmere sweater has just enough detailing to make it exciting and fun, while still remaining subtle. We love the absolutely classic quality of this camel-toned (or grey-toned) crewneck.
Minimalism Is Timeless: Vince
The California-based brand Vince seeks to create luxurious, everyday staples that are comfortable and timeless. Featuring neutral hues and drapey fabrics, the collection takes inspiration from its Western coastal origins with understated, laid back and refined pieces that exude effortless style — season after season, for men and for women. We love this textured turtleneck (pair it with just about anything for a sophisticated look that’s still comfortable). Going wine tasting in Napa? It’ll gladly join you! This cashmere hoodie is a great pick for men — and who wouldn’t want to “borrow” this from their S.O?
Cashmere is an absolute luxury, and each of these sweater brands creates beautiful, innovative and warm pieces that’ll keep you cozy, feeling and looking amazing, and in style — season after season, year after year. When it comes to wearing cashmere AOAP (as often as possible), there’s nothing to be sheepish about.
