I’m a Shopping Editor, and Zara Cashmere Is My Best-Kept Secret—11 Pieces I’ll Wear Forever

After years spent working in shopping, I’ve learned that good cashmere is one of the hardest things to get right. Too often it’s either prohibitively expensive or disappointingly flimsy—and finding something that strikes that elusive middle ground has become something of a professional obsession. Each winter, I set out to find those rare pieces that look and feel premium, the kind that make you rethink what the high street can really do.

One secret I’ve kept closely guarded—shared only with my most closest friends—is that Zara has been quietly delivering on that front for years. It’s one of those corners of the site I always come back to, a hidden gem for genuinely great knitwear. The brand’s pure cashmere and cashmere-blend pieces—from perfectly slouchy jumpers to classic cardigans and neat polo knits—have that refined simplicity usually reserved for far pricier labels. There’s an ease to these pieces that makes them feel instantly elevated; they drape beautifully, layer effortlessly, and manage to look more expensive than they are.

Whether you’re building a forever wardrobe or just looking to upgrade your everyday layers, Zara’s cashmere collection proves that quiet luxury doesn’t have to come with a four-figure price tag. Shop below.

Shop The Best Zara Cashmere