cashmere
noun
cash·mere
ˈkazh-ˌmir 
ˈkash-
ˈkash-
1
: fine wool from the undercoat of the cashmere goat
also
: a yarn of this wool
2
: a soft twilled fabric made originally from cashmere
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Gigi Hadid revels in fall—and not just because of her cozy cashmere and knitwear brand, Guest in Residence—as the model often layers up and opts for androgynous pairings, with penny loafers, straight-leg jeans, and leather outerwear.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2025
This ultra-soft cashmere hat feels great against the skin, offers plenty of warmth, fits easily under a hood or helmet, and is light enough to stash in a pocket or daypack.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Wool Lab features new blends such as wool/hemp, wool/lyocell and 100 percent extra-fine wool spun with premium fibers like silk, cashmere and paper—each offering unique benefits and applications.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
For its 2026 collection, Berto featured blends of premium fibers, including merino wool, cashmere, Tencel, and silk.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2025
This ultra-soft cashmere hat feels great against the skin, offers plenty of warmth, fits easily under a hood or helmet, and is light enough to stash in a pocket or daypack.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Wool Lab features new blends such as wool/hemp, wool/lyocell and 100 percent extra-fine wool spun with premium fibers like silk, cashmere and paper—each offering unique benefits and applications.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
For its 2026 collection, Berto featured blends of premium fibers, including merino wool, cashmere, Tencel, and silk.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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“Cashmere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashmere. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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cashmere
noun
cash·mere
ˈkazh-ˌmi(ə)r
ˈkash-
1
: fine wool from the undercoat of cashmere goats
2
: a soft yarn or fabric once made from cashmere wool but now often from sheep's wool
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