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 GAR ONS - 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.