8 of the best places to buy affordable cashmere

telegraph.co.uk:

Is there anything that feels more decadent and comforting when working from home than a cashmere jumper? Our cashmere pieces have fast become our everyday staples during lockdown: they're lighter, softer and more insulating than wool, and give every outfit a cosy feel.

It’s investment fashion, so it’s frustrating when your knits begin to pill or lose their shape. That’s because not all cashmere is the same - and given the huge price disparity ranging from around £80 for a jumper at Uniqlo to upwards of £2,000 at Brunello Cucinelli or Loro Piana, it’s worth knowing what to look for.

The finest cashmere is made from Grade A fibres, which are the longest, softest undercoat hairs that are combed (never sheared) from the cashmere goats’ bellies