I Tried on The Row’s 5 Chicest Cashmere Knits—Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before You Invest

As a shopping editor who quite literally lives in cashmere for half the year, I’m hard to impress. I know the fibres, the handle, the fall. I notice immediately when a knit collapses rather than drapes. Which is why The Row remains, for me, a category of its own. Walking into the shop feels less like entering retail and more like stepping into a private gallery, and the brand's cashmere isn’t simply soft; it has weight, tension, and a quiet precision.

The Ophelia may be the industry’s poster child—the one every editor absentmindedly slings over a shoulder at appointments—but what struck me, standing in front of the rails, was the magic isn't restricted to only one knt. There’s the featherweight Sibem in the richest navy that feels like the most elegant base layer I’ve ever touched, the sculptural Kensington funnel-neck, which sits somewhere between knit and design object and the mole-toned Liberty cardigan that instantly makes denim feel considered. And that's just the start.

After spending hours in the (very chic) changing rooms trying them on I realised why fashion people hold The Row’s knits to a different standard. They don’t just photograph beautifully, they wear beautifully. The proportions are intentional, the weight is right, and they make every outfit look instantly elevated. That’s the difference.

Below, I've highlighted five pieces that genuinely justify the investment—the cashmere staples that will look as relevant five winters from now as they do today.

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1. Ophelia

As soon as I stepped into The Row, I bee-lined for the Ophelia. I’d seen it everywhere, half-tucked into tailored trousers on influencers in Paris, layered under wool coats at breakfast meetings. It has become the knit that fashion people quietly rely on. So of course, I had to try it for myself. And, unsurprisingly, it confirmed what I’d already suspected: it’s perfect.

The weight is exactly right. substantial and rich without being bulky. On the body, it’s slightly oversized in that effortless way only The Row manages to achieve. And as someone who is on the petite side, a notable detail: even in an XS, it still had that beautiful, generous proportion. If you’re shorter, this is one of the rare luxury oversized knits that won’t swallow you whole, it just reads chic.

Material: 65% wool, 35% cashmere

Sizes: XS-XL

Colours: Sand, Grey, Black

2. Sibem

For something lighter, I reached for the Sibem next, partly because I wanted a great layering piece, but also because I’m deep in my navy phase. My wardrobe is dominated by chocolate tones, and brown + navy has become my favourite winter pairing: it’s still understated, but feels richer and more considered than the usual greys and blacks.

The Sibem is noticeably lighter than the Ophelia, soft, fine, fluid. This is the knit you wear non-stop in real life: to the office, on weekends, under a blazer for dinner, as a base layer when the weather really drops. Of all the lighter-weight knits I’ve tried from luxury brands, this is one of the few that still feels definitively luxury, not just thin cashmere, but an intentional piece of design.

Material: 65% wool, 35% cashmere

Sizes: XS-XL

Colours: Navy, Black, Grey, Sand

3. Kensington

Funnel-neck knits are, by far, my favourite trend of the season, so when I spotted the Kensington hanging on the rail, I was immediately drawn to it. The neckline is sculptural without feeling too much, and it instantly gives the same elevated line as a perfectly tailored collar—but with the softness and ease of knitwear.

In person, the Kensington is one of those pieces that quietly commands space. The weight, the cut, the way the funnel sits almost like a piece of architecture, it feels modern in a way that still respects a classic silhouette. Whether paired with jeans, trousers or over a pleated skirt, ones thing for certain: The Kensington will always look intentional.

Material: 100% cashmere

Sizes: XS-XL

Colours: Grey, Black

4. Liberty

I’m big on cardigans, and there’s truly nothing more reliable than a white tee, a cardigan and a great trouser—it’s my default work uniform. So when I laid eyes on the Liberty, a fine-knit cardigan in this chic, mole-toned neutral, I knew immediately it was the one. The colour is special: not beige, not grey, but that sophisticated in-between shade that looks expensive with absolutely everything.

What I also love is the weight. It’s fine enough to wear buttoned-up as a top, but polished enough to style open as a layer over shirting. It’s the kind of cardigan that quietly elevates an outfit without ever feeling “cardigan-y”; minimal, refined and genuinely useful in a real wardrobe.

Material: 100% cashmere

Sizes: XS-XL

Colour: Brown, Black

5. Mirtle

Part of the new collection, the Mirtle strikes that perfect balance between great design and quiet functionality— yes, it has pockets. It’s a small detail, but a meaningful one. Whether you actually use them or not, they add a subtle visual interest to what is otherwise a perfectly minimal silhouette, almost like a gentle nod to utility without compromising that refined Row aesthetic.

The knit itself feels slightly more compact than the Ophelia, more controlled, more tailored in proportion, which makes it ideal if you prefer a closer fit that isn’t drowned in fabric. This is the piece you reach for on days when you still want a sense of luxury, but you want structure too.

Material: 100% Cashmere

Sizes: XXS-XL

Colour: Light Pebble

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