Cashmere Guide

Why cashmere? What sets the fiber apart from wool

Undercoat, not sheep’s wool: why cashmere warms without bulk, doesn’t itch and gets better with the years.

How to recognize good cashmere

Fiber, yarn, knit, color, pilling, origin — six things you can check before you buy.

In conversation with Marlen: the founder behind SAINTE MER

Owner-run from day one — Marlen's path from the international fashion world to her own cashmere label.

Why cashmere is especially gentle on the skin

Fine fibers and natural temperature regulation — what sensitive skin appreciates about cashmere.

The history & tradition of cashmere

From the highlands of Central Asia to the European wardrobe — a short cultural history.

The cashmere scarf: 5 ways to tie it

From the French knot to the relaxed loop — for every occasion.