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January 16, 2019
The Last Of Good Scottish Cashmere: William Lockie
For over a hundred years, workers in Hawick have traced their fortunes to the cashmere industry. This town, like others…
October 11, 2012
Seven Things Better Bought Used
It’s sometimes easier to buy new, but there are some things that are pretty much always better bought used. Here’s…
October 8, 2012
Old Cashmere Is Better.
Here’s the honest truth: as cashmere has gone from an exclusive luxury product to a mass-market luxury product, the quality…
September 27, 2011
A Basic Cashmere Wardrobe For Men
It doesn’t get much more versatile than a simple v-neck sweater in a basic, solid color. It doesn’t get much…
September 15, 2011
J Crew And Loro Piana
J Crew uses Loro Piana cashmere yarn for its sweaters. So what accounts for the difference between $1,000+ Loro Piana…
May 25, 2011
The Necktie Series, Part IV: Expanding Your Collection
Yesterday, I talked about the bare bones of a minimal tie collection. Today, I’ll talk about how to expand from…
May 9, 2011
Put This On Episode 5: Clothing Credits
Intro:Tie: Pierrepont HicksShirt: Lands’ EndSweater: Vintage Scottish CashmereJeans: Levis LVC 1947Shoes: GrensonVest: Lands’ End At J. Press:Shirt: CEGO Custom ShirtmakerJacket:…
March 16, 2011
We Got It For Free: Panta Unlined Cashmere Neckties
Ed, the proprietor of the tiny boutique clothing line Panta, based in New York, sent me two of his latest…
January 8, 2011
It’s On EBay: Vintage Pringle Cashmere Sweater (42)
I’ve said it before, but there is no better second-hand target than high-quality cashmere. If its in good shape and…
December 7, 2010
I Just Bought Two Cashmere Turtlenecks On EBay
I just bought two cashmere turtlenecks on eBay. One is gray, by Black Fleece. The other is cream, by Pringle…
November 26, 2010
EBay User Lulabel167 Is Offering Cashmere Scarves This Year
eBay user Lulabel167 is offering cashmere scarves this year – she lists them as by a “luxury Scottish mill,” but…
November 22, 2010
The Great Drumohr Rush
We’ve written here about the difference between high and low-quality cashmere. Drumohr is one of the few Scottish cashmere producers…
January 21, 2010
It’s On Sale: Black Fleece Scottish Cashmere Snowflake Mittens
$62.50 (from $125) at Brooks Brothers
December 31, 2009
It’s On Sale – Johnstons Scottish Cashmere Scarf
$39.90 from $95 on Sierra Trading Post
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