Mogol: Featherlight Mongolian Luxury
Many would question the idea of carrying a shawl around in a hot climate. However, Mogol International’s director, Donald Siegel, tells us how his featherlight shawls combine practicality with a luxurious look and feel … making them an ideal accessory to have at hand in over-air conditioned or drafty indoor situations.
Chanel-owned Barrie opens Paris store
The Scottish cashmere label opened its first store Monday, debuting the brand in the City of Light.
Lily Collins poses for Barrie Knitwear campaign
Barrie Knitwear, acquired by Chanel in 2012, will launch its first ready-to-wear collection for Fall 2014, with actress Lily Collins as its ambassador.
Chanel acquires Scottish cashmere firm Barrie
Scottish cashmere company Barrie Knitwear is the latest brand to be acquired by French fashion house, Chanel.
Claudia Schiffer’s cashmere collection hits the web
The German supermodel’s 30-piece knitwear range debuted on Net-à-Porter on Wednesday. Including cardigans, dresses, sweaters, and a cape in mainly beiges, greys, and dark blues, the collection is priced from £295 to £435 (around $483 to $713). Schiffer joins a long list of supers that have branched out into designing clothes like Elle Macpherson — […]
Waitrose Launches Cashmere Loo Paper
According to the Telegraph, upmarket supermarket Waitrose – in the UK – has launched a new loo paper range that contains cashmere. Goat cashmere is renowend for its smooth texture and is typically associated with expensive designer wear and luxury fashion garmets. It’s unclear exactly how much cashmere is used in the making of every […]