Oh, cashmere. The luxe fabrication everyone wants to be enveloped in. Come winter, the fashion set beckons the streets in enviable ensembles and you needn't look closely to spot a sea of cashmere wraparounds. Scarves have come a long way over the past decade. I spent my teens negating layers and bartering with my parents to shed one or two. You know the sort, I give you back a coat and raise you a scarf—thinking of scarves as an outfit hindrance. Therefore, in adulthood, I’m fascinated by the evolution that’s led scarves to become a much-coveted accessory and significant fashion piece. As someone who appreciates neutral tones, I’ve amassed a collection, ranging from camel and ecru to brown and when in cashmere, even better.
Scarves are one of winter's most practical accessories and this year, there’s been an evident shift towards elevated scarves spurred by the scarf coat trend. We’ve been served considerably more cashmere scarves than ever before and specialist brands are being propelled to the forefront, in a bid to expertly craft the perfect winter accessory.
You may be wondering if cashmere is worth the price markup (an understandable question considering the price point), to which my answer is yes. As someone who champions hardwearing fabrications for longevity, I’ve been impressed by every cashmere piece I’ve owned. It's one of the most durable fabrications I've trialled—sourced from goats, the fibres are soft but insulating, and therefore perfect for cold weather conditions, plus, with the absence of lanolin, it’s hypoallergenic. This season is an inspiring time for scarves—from fringed trimming to triangle scarves and inventive styling methods (like head wraps), so rest assured that you’ll also be investing in myriad style options. If you’re wondering where to start you've come to the right place. See and shop a dedicated cashmere scarf edit below. It's perfectly timed for the cold snap.
Shop My Edit of Cashmere Scarves:
Toteme has perfected sleek, minimalist pieces.
A triangle scarf in this year's much adored chocolate brown.
Such a good price for 100% cashmere.
The two-tone colourway of this Prada scarf is such a unique style.
For an extra £15, you can add an embroidered personalisation to your scarf.
There's something about a burgundy ribbed cashmere scarf that feels so premium.
Even our high-street heroes sell cashmere scarves.
This colour is so striking.
Butter yellow styled with greys, browns and blacks is my favourite combo.
Expert no less than accessory perfection when it comes to Miu Miu.
Is there anything better than a reversible option to achieve different looks?
A tartan scarf feels so classic.
The subtle Gucci logo is such a nice finishing touch.
This muted green hue is irresistible, I'd wear it with the matching gloves and hat.
This muted colour suits all skin tones.
An investment forever piece.
This comes in seven different colours.
M&S are known for their affordable, high-quality cashmere.
I adore the leather braided binding along the edges.
This chocolate brown triangle scarf ticks off two of this winters trends in one.
An instant dopamine injection to any outfit.
There's also a matching beanie hat and mittens.
A navy is such a classic colour to opt for and so easy to style.
Leather goods specialist Strathberry has not long started producing wool goods, and they're just as high quality as their handbags.
The White Company is renowned for cashmere accessories—from socks to scarves.
Loewe's repeat anagram design is iconic.
The embroidered Saint Laurent logo gives such a sophisticated finish.
A deep slate grey cashmere scarf is such a versatile colour for winter to go with so many outfits.
I adore the colour of this.