Any stylish dresser worth their salt has a capsule wardrobe ready for every occasion – and any capsule wardrobe worth its salt will include cashmere. In this new guide to the luxurious wool, Lynne McCrossan, author of
A Girl’s Guide to Vintage
, takes us on a journey around Scotland to visit her favourite makers:
BARRIE KNITWEAR • BEGG & CO • BUTE FABRICS • DC DALGLIESH JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN • LOCHCARRON OF SCOTLAND PRINGLE • WILLIAM LOCKIE These makers are the creators of cashmere favoured by: BURBERRY • VIVIENNE WESTWOOD • THE DALAI LAMA • BUCKINGHAM PALACE JAMES BOND • CHANEL • HERMES • DIOR • YVES SAINT LAURENT • MULBERRY RALPH LAUREN • LIBERTY • ROCOO FORTE, PRAGUE • CHANGI VIP LOUNGE, SINGAPORE • BANK OF QATAR • GOOGLE • PIXAR • HRH ELIZABETH II LOUIS VUITON • JOHN PAUL GAULTIER • PAUL SMITH • CALVIN KLEIN COMME DES GARÇONS • GANT • GRACE KELLY • TILDA SWINTON SOPHIA LOREN • NORTON AND SONS • DOLCE & GABBANA
An investigation of wool from goat to coat, this beautiful book is a must-have for all lovers of luxury. Here you will discover the three essential components – The Goat, The Water and The Artisan – which make up supreme Scottish cashmere. Wear it with pride.