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The Luxe Winter Edit: Sustainable & High-Performance
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items This is your curated guide to building a winter wardrobe using luxurious, high-performance natural fibers (Cashmere, Merino, Alpaca) and ethically sourced outerwear. Every piece here is selected for its superior quality, warmth, and commitment to res...
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Cashmere that wont break the bank
Base Layers
Wool
Jackets and outerwear
Socks, hats, gloves
Cashmere that wont break the bank
The secret to "quiet luxury": 100% Grade A cashmere pieces for a fraction of the traditional cost. Softness, quality, and value—guaranteed.
Don't skip the blends! Uniqlo offers incredible quality on their cashmere mixes. It provides that signature softness and warmth, making it the ideal sustainable base layer or staple piece for a cold winter
Cashmere Sweater
My Personal Review: This sweater is the reason I finally upgraded my basics. It feels just as luxurious as crewnecks that cost $300+, but thanks to Quince’s direct model, it’s one of the best value pieces I own. Why I Recommend It: The cashmere is Gr...
Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater- $50
This is the ultimate "luxe leisure" piece. It's perfectly slouchy, cozy, and hits that ideal oversized fit without looking sloppy. It’s made from the same high-quality Grade A Mongolian cashmere as their classic crew, so it’s super soft and resists p...
Mongolian Cashmere Oversized Crewneck Sweater in Oatmeal
If you're looking for one piece that instantly elevates any outfit, this is it. This duster is made with 100% Grade A Mongolian Cashmere, giving it a beautiful, substantial weight and drape. It hits at the ankle, making it feel incredibly luxurious a...
Cashmere Duster Cardigan Sweater in Oatmeal
This tee elevates the simple T-shirt silhouette using luxurious cashmere, making it an essential piece for year-round wear and elegant layering.
Cashmere Tee
The Ultimate Elevated Casual: This is how you do a hoodie when you want to look effortlessly chic. Crafted from 100% cozy cashmere, this piece replaces your standard cotton fleece with something truly luxurious and soft.
Cashmere Sweater Hoodie
Base Layers
The non-negotiable foundation for cold weather. Featuring Merino wool tees and leggings that regulate temperature, wick moisture, and resist odor.
If you spend any time outdoors (hiking, skiing, or just dealing with cold offices), you need this base layer. Merino wool is the magic material: it's incredibly lightweight but regulates your temperature perfectly, keeping you warm without getting sw...
100% Merino Wool All-Season Long Sleeve Base Layer in Navy
The True All-Season Workhorse: Don't let the word "wool" fool you—this lightweight, short-sleeve tee is the ultimate travel and active piece. Merino wool is naturally temperature-regulating, meaning it keeps you warm in the cold and surprisingly cool...
Why It's a Game-Changer: 100% Non-Itchy Merino: Made from extra-fine Australian Merino, it’s buttery soft against the skin. It feels like your favorite cotton tee but comes with natural benefits cotton can't touch.
Odor-Resistant: This is key for travel or busy days! Merino naturally resists odor, so you can wear it multiple times between washes (perfect for packing light).
Unbeatable Value: Quince offers this premium, high-performance fabric at a fraction of the cost of other popular Merino brands (Icebreaker, Smartwool). It’s the highest quality base layer for the best price, period.
Versatile Fit: It's designed to be lightweight and slim-fitting, making it disappear seamlessly under sweaters and jackets, but it also looks chic and polished enough to wear on its own.
Grab this in the beautiful Sea Spray Green—it’s the low-maintenance, high-performance tee your wardrobe has been waiting for!
Why It's a Game-Changer: 100% Non-Itchy Merino: Made from extra-fine Australian Merino, it’s buttery soft against the skin. It feels like your favorite cotton tee but comes with natural benefits cotton can't touch.
Odor-Resistant: This is key for travel or busy days! Merino naturally resists odor, so you can wear it multiple times between washes (perfect for packing light).
Unbeatable Value: Quince offers this premium, high-performance fabric at a fraction of the cost of other popular Merino brands (Icebreaker, Smartwool). It’s the highest quality base layer for the best price, period.
Versatile Fit: It's designed to be lightweight and slim-fitting, making it disappear seamlessly under sweaters and jackets, but it also looks chic and polished enough to wear on its own.
Grab this in the beautiful Sea Spray Green—it’s the low-maintenance, high-performance tee your wardrobe has been waiting for!
100% Merino Wool All-Season Base Layer Tee in Sea Spray Green
Perfect for active layering. This wool-blend base wicks moisture and regulates temperature while remaining soft, non-itchy, and stylish for year-round wear.
Free People Moonlight Wool Blend Base Layer Leggings
This top is ideal for active days or cozy lounging. The soft, breathable fabric is engineered to regulate temperature and wick moisture, keeping you comfortable without the bulk.
Free People Cool Down Base Layer
This active base layer is soft, breathable, and non-itchy. The wool blend wicks moisture and regulates temperature for comfortable, stylish, year-round wear.
Free People Cool Down Wool Blend Base Layer Leggings
Sweaty Betty's high-performance base layer featuring a chic leopard print jacquard. The fabric wicks moisture, keeps you warm, and looks great under ski pants or with a long sweater.
Sweaty Betty Leopard Print Jacquard Base Layer Leggings
Wool
Beyond Merino: Discover the superior warmth and texture of Baby Alpaca and Yak wool, alongside classic RWS-certified wool pieces that are built to last.
The ultimate base layer. This is one of the best affordable 100% Merino sweaters you can buy. Key feature: It's machine-washable! Just remember to use a wool detergent and a mesh laundry bag to keep it lasting for years
Merino Sweater
If you want a sweater that instantly makes you look polished while feeling like you’re wearing pajamas, this is it. Baby Alpaca is lighter than traditional wool, but it's so warm and has a beautiful, soft drape that doesn't feel itchy (it’s even hypo...
Baby Alpaca-Wool Waffle Stitch Polo Sweater in Black
I am obsessed with Yak wool—it's softer and warmer than merino, but feels incredibly light, not bulky. This is the luxury turtleneck you can wear all day without overheating indoors. My Take on the Style: The oversized, slouchy turtleneck and relaxed...
100% Yak Wool Turtleneck Sweater
The Definition of an Effortless Classic: This isn't just a sweater—it's a staple piece designed to outlast passing trends. Crafted from luxurious, weighted Merino Wool, it delivers incredible warmth without the bulk. Why It’s a Worthy Investment: Lux...
Cable Sweater in Luxe Merino | Heathered Mid-Grey
The Modern Knit Staple: This sweater is the perfect marriage of trend and quality. The Cropped, Boxy Fit gives it a contemporary silhouette that pairs flawlessly with high-waisted denim, tailored trousers, or skirts.
Why This Sweater is Essential: Luxe Donegal Texture: The unique Donegal weave creates beautiful, colorful flecks against the heathered blue base, adding depth and visual interest that makes it look incredibly rich and expensive.
Merino Warmth: Made from Luxe Merino Wool, it provides the natural warmth and softness you expect from high-quality knitwear, while remaining lightweight and breathable.
Effortless Styling: The shorter, boxy cut is specifically designed to hit at the waist, eliminating the need for tucking and instantly creating a polished, balanced proportion. It’s the easiest way to achieve that "put-together" look with zero effort...
Why This Sweater is Essential: Luxe Donegal Texture: The unique Donegal weave creates beautiful, colorful flecks against the heathered blue base, adding depth and visual interest that makes it look incredibly rich and expensive.
Merino Warmth: Made from Luxe Merino Wool, it provides the natural warmth and softness you expect from high-quality knitwear, while remaining lightweight and breathable.
Effortless Styling: The shorter, boxy cut is specifically designed to hit at the waist, eliminating the need for tucking and instantly creating a polished, balanced proportion. It’s the easiest way to achieve that "put-together" look with zero effort...
Cropped Boxy Crew sweater in Luxe Merino | Heathered Blue Donegal
The Effortless Statement Piece: Meet the sweater that does all the work for you. The signature "Cocoon" silhouette is intentionally voluminous and slouchy, instantly creating a chic, architectural shape that looks incredible with slim-fitting bottoms...
Why You'll Live In It: Alpaca Luxury: Crafted from a soft, lofty blend that includes Alpaca, this sweater is unbelievably warm yet incredibly lightweight. It offers a cozy feel without any bulk or itch—perfect for sensitive skin.
Rich Texture: The heavy-gauge ribbing adds depth and texture, enhancing the luxurious drape of the yarn and allowing the beautiful Heathered Camel color to shine.
Versatile Fit: The slightly cropped length and rounded shape make it the perfect pairing for high-waisted jeans, leather leggings, or tailored pants. It's the ultimate upgrade to your weekend uniform. If you want comfortable luxury that looks instant...
Why You'll Live In It: Alpaca Luxury: Crafted from a soft, lofty blend that includes Alpaca, this sweater is unbelievably warm yet incredibly lightweight. It offers a cozy feel without any bulk or itch—perfect for sensitive skin.
Rich Texture: The heavy-gauge ribbing adds depth and texture, enhancing the luxurious drape of the yarn and allowing the beautiful Heathered Camel color to shine.
Versatile Fit: The slightly cropped length and rounded shape make it the perfect pairing for high-waisted jeans, leather leggings, or tailored pants. It's the ultimate upgrade to your weekend uniform. If you want comfortable luxury that looks instant...
The Cocoon Crew in Alpaca | Sweater
The Coastal-Inspired Investment Piece: Faherty is a premium brand known for its commitment to high-quality, sustainable, and durable casual wear.
This sweater is a perfect example of their ethos: a classic style made with luxurious materials built to last.
Why This Is a Standout: Donegal Texture: The "Donegal" weave is what makes this sweater special. It's characterized by colorful, subtle flecks woven into the yarn, giving the knit a rich, textured, and incredibly expensive look.
Merino Wool Blend: It uses a high-performance blend (Merino wool is naturally temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking) which means it's incredibly soft, warm, and comfortable without being itchy.
Ethical Quality: Faherty prioritizes ethical sourcing, ensuring that the materials are responsibly produced. You are investing in a piece that holds its shape and retains its quality for many seasons.
Perfect for: That elevated, laid-back weekend look. Pair it with chinos, dark denim, or over one of the Merino base layers for superior warmth.
This sweater is a perfect example of their ethos: a classic style made with luxurious materials built to last.
Why This Is a Standout: Donegal Texture: The "Donegal" weave is what makes this sweater special. It's characterized by colorful, subtle flecks woven into the yarn, giving the knit a rich, textured, and incredibly expensive look.
Merino Wool Blend: It uses a high-performance blend (Merino wool is naturally temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking) which means it's incredibly soft, warm, and comfortable without being itchy.
Ethical Quality: Faherty prioritizes ethical sourcing, ensuring that the materials are responsibly produced. You are investing in a piece that holds its shape and retains its quality for many seasons.
Perfect for: That elevated, laid-back weekend look. Pair it with chinos, dark denim, or over one of the Merino base layers for superior warmth.
Faherty Driftwood Donegal Merino Wool Blend Sweater
Jackets and outerwear
Outerwear that balances ethical sourcing (Responsible Down Standard, Merino) with serious warmth and timeless, sophisticated style.
This is my top recommendation for a truly warm winter jacket that still looks incredibly sleek. It’s packed with 650 fill power down and hits mid-calf for maximum coverage. I love the internal bungee cords to cinch the waist for a less boxy fit. Why ...
Responsible Down Long Puffer Jacket in Morel Grey
This coat is pure sophistication. Made from double-faced Merino wool, it's warm but surprisingly lightweight, and has an incredibly soft texture that feels like a hug. The double-faced construction means it looks beautiful and finished on both the in...
Double-Faced Merino Wool Draped Collar Wrap Coat
This is the coat you need for a sharp, sophisticated look, and the Winetasting color is a showstopper. Crafted from a blend of Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified wool and 10% cashmere, it offers superb warmth and a noticeably soft, plush handf...
Wool Cashmere Tailored Coat
Socks, hats, gloves
The luxurious finishing touches: high-performance Merino beanies and ultra-soft 100% cashmere accessories that keep the chill out in style.
This beanie isn't just an accessory; it's instant, everyday luxury. It’s made from 100% Grade A Mongolian Cashmere, meaning it’s unbelievably soft, warm, and, most importantly, zero itch.
Mongolian Cashmere Pom Pom Beanie in Oatmeal
The only baseball cap you’ll need this winter. This is 100% Grade A Mongolian Cashmere for only $58. It's unbelievably soft, warm, and guaranteed to feel (and look) more expensive than every other hat you own. It's the easiest way to achieve the "qui...
Plain Cashmere Baseball Cap in Camel
The ultimate winter essential that won't make you sweat or stink. This is not a bulky, itchy wool hat. This is 100% Merino Wool, the highest-performance fiber available, making this beanie an instant upgrade to your cold-weather gear.
Why Choose Merino? Zero Itch, All Comfort: It's buttery soft against your skin—no scratchy annoyance, ever.
The Smart Warmth: It traps heat when you're standing still, but actively wicks away moisture when you're active (hiking, shoveling, running). You stay warm without getting overheated and damp.
Natural Odor Defense: Merino is naturally anti-microbial, so you can wear this for days on end without it needing a wash. It's the essential outdoor beanie built to last for years.
Why Choose Merino? Zero Itch, All Comfort: It's buttery soft against your skin—no scratchy annoyance, ever.
The Smart Warmth: It traps heat when you're standing still, but actively wicks away moisture when you're active (hiking, shoveling, running). You stay warm without getting overheated and damp.
Natural Odor Defense: Merino is naturally anti-microbial, so you can wear this for days on end without it needing a wash. It's the essential outdoor beanie built to last for years.
100% Merino Wool Cuff Beanie - Warm Winter Hat