French Cashmere Brands You Need To Know

Every November, the 6th quietly changes colour. The trench coats go back into the closet, and suddenly everyone on the rue du Cherche-Midi is wrapped in something soft. Last year it was the Kujten bandana. This year the cashmere has moved up to the neck and out into colour: small triangles knotted at the throat, a red sweater thrown over a camel coat, and, once January really bites, the cagoule.

This guide covers the French cashmere brands Parisians actually buy, from heritage Bompard (formerly Éric Bompard) to the Monoprix sweater nobody admits is from Monoprix. Every sweater recommended here is 100% cashmere. Many French labels now sell wool and cashmere blends, which can be lovely but wear very differently, so I’ve kept those for a separate guide to French knitwear. You’ll also find how to tell good cashmere from bad, and where to shop for it on the Left Bank.

Model in a beige Cécile Breen Bouboule cashmere sweater and red Poppy cashmere scarf beside a cane chair Alexandra Golovanoff — Alexandra Golovanoff Cécile Breen’s Bouboule sweater with the red Poppy scarf.

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French cashmere brands at a glance

Brand	Best for	The piece to look for
Bompard	Timeless quality, a full colour range	Ultrafine crew neck
Alexandra Golovanoff	A forever cardigan	Mila cardigan
Loulou de Saison	Soft, feminine everyday knits	Zephir cardigan
Le Kasha	Quiet luxury, featherlight yarn	Jackson cashmere polo
Kujten	Colour, accessories, the trend pieces	Mandi half-zip, Sybel cagoule
Hircus	A first investment sweater	Jeanne sweater
From Future	Bright colours at a lower price	Round-neck sweater
Notshy	Lounge-meets-street	Audrey jumper
absolut cashmere	Everyday value	Themys turtleneck
Rodier	Under-the-radar seasonal capsules	High-neck sweater
Tricot Paris	Recycled cashmere, unisex cuts	Cashmere polo
Zadig & Voltaire	Cashmere with a rock edge	High-neck grey sweater
Majestic Filatures	Fine knits (check the label)	Cream crew neck
Maison 123	French brand at a lower price	Aristide crew neck
Monoprix	The local secret	Round-neck sweater

How Parisians Are Wearing Cashmere This Winter

The biggest change this season is where the cashmere sits. Parisians are wearing less of it on the body and more of it at the neck, on the shoulders and on the hands.

The triangle. The small cashmere triangle tied at the neck is still everywhere in the 6th. It does the job of a scarf without the bulk, and it fits neatly inside a coat collar.

The neck. A cashmere neck, or tour de cou, is a tube that covers only the neck, like a turtleneck without the sweater. You pull it on over a crew neck, a shirt or a dress. From November to March, it’s the most useful thing I own.

The polo. The knitted cashmere polo is still going strong. It’s the sweater for days when a crew neck feels too casual and a shirt feels like too much.

The camionneur. The half-zip “trucker” sweater is back. Kujten’s Mandi is the version I keep seeing around Saint-Germain. It has the same spirit as the knitwear in Matthieu Blazy’s first Métiers d’Art collection for Chanel, shown on an abandoned New York subway platform in December 2025.

The sleeveless vest. A fine cashmere vest over a white shirt is one of the most quietly Parisian looks of the season.

Colour, in small doses. After years of oatmeal and ecru, red and green are back. Parisians aren’t wearing them head to toe. They’re knotted over the shoulders or tied around the waist over a neutral outfit, a flash of colour you can take off when you walk into a meeting.

La cagoule. In the dead of winter, the cashmere balaclava comes out. Many French women wore one as children, so it carries a bit of nostalgia. I wore one the winter I arrived from Hawaii (as a 6 year old) and couldn’t believe how cold Paris was. Mine was bright pink acrylic. Kujten’s Sybel is considerably chicer.

Hands and feet. Mittens came back on the autumn-winter 2026 runways, and cashmere socks are the gift Parisians give each other in December.

The Best French Cashmere Brands

French cashmere brands are labels designed in France that specialise in cashmere knitwear. The fibre itself almost always comes from Mongolia or Inner Mongolia. What separates the good French houses is the quality of the yarn they buy, the density of the knit, and the finish.

1. Bompard

Model in an Eric Bompard red cashmere sweater layered over a cream turtleneck under an oversized grey blazer — Eric Bompard cashmere, layered red over cream under a tailored grey blazer.

Bompard, formerly Éric Bompard, is the benchmark in French cashmere. It has been the reference for classic crews, travel wraps and an unusually wide colour range for four decades. The knits are robust and hold their shape for years. Lately, red has become a house signature.

If you buy one Bompard piece, make it the ultrafine round-neck sweater. It layers under a coat without any bulk. The brushed cashmere sweater is the cosier alternative for January.

2. Alexandra Golovanoff

Golovanoff makes dense, premium knits in a palette of flattering neutrals. It’s a splurge, but this is a forever piece. The Mila cardigan is the one to look for.

3. Kujten

Model in sunglasses wearing a Kujten cognac cashmere polo sweater with a brown leather midi skirt against a Paris stone wall — Kujten’s cognac cashmere polo, styled tonal with a leather midi skirt.

Kujten was founded in 2012, and its name refers to Mount Khüiten in Mongolia, where its raw material comes from. Its founders, childhood friends Carole Benaroya and Stéphanie Eriksson, pair Parisian style with Mongolian savoir-faire.

Kujten is the most trend-led brand on this list: 100% cashmere, playful colours and the accessories everyone in the 6th is wearing. The Mandi half-zip, the Sybel cagoule and the bandana are the pieces to know.

4. Loulou de Saison

Model in the Loulou de Saison Jonah ivory cashmere turtleneck with white trousers and a small black handbag — The Loulou de Saison Jonah turtleneck in ivory.

Loulou de Saison is a newer Parisian favourite. Its knits have soft, minimal silhouettes and are refined enough for everyday wear. The cardigans are feminine without fuss and have enough structure to elevate jeans or tailoring. The Zephir cardigan and the Angus sweater are good starting points.

5. Le Kasha

Model in a Le Kasha camel cable-knit cashmere cardigan, scarf and matching ribbed knit trousers — Head-to-toe camel cashmere from Le Kasha.

Le Kasha is quiet luxury: minimalist silhouettes, featherlight yarn and couture finishes. If the cashmere polo is on your list this year, the Jackson polo is the one to try.

6. Hircus

Model wearing the Hircus Renée beige textured-knit cashmere cardigan over a ruffled white blouse with wide-leg jeans — The Hircus Renée cardigan in beige textured cashmere.

Hircus offers transparent sourcing, fair pricing and modern cuts. It’s a good first investment in cashmere. The Jeanne sweater and the Victoire cardigan are its strongest basics.

7. FROM FUTURE

Close-up of a model in a navy From Future cashmere sweater with a navy cashmere scarf trimmed in neon rainbow stripes — From Future’s navy cashmere with a pop of neon stripes.

From Future does pop colours, Grade A fibre and sporty silhouettes. It offers good quality for the money, and it’s the easiest place to buy the red or green sweater you’ll tie over your shoulders.

8. NOTSHY

Model in the Notshy Lilou navy short-sleeve cashmere sweater with barrel-leg jeans and snakeskin heels — The Notshy Lilou cashmere sweater in navy (marine).

Notshy makes 100% cashmere in feminine shapes and a soft palette, with a Parisian lounge-meets-street feel. The Audrey jumper and the Andrea poncho are the standouts.

9. absolut cashmere

Model in an Absolut Cashmere Candace dark brown cashmere turtleneck with a burgundy leather mini skirt and red tights — Absolut Cashmere’s Candace turtleneck in dark brown.

absolut cashmere does everyday shapes in rich colours, with reliable quality and a strong price-to-value ratio. The Themys turtleneck is the one to look for.

10. Rodier

Model in a Rodier beige cashmere turtleneck sweater and cream trousers holding a soft white leather clutch — Rodier’s beige cashmere turtleneck, a quiet-luxury classic.

Rodier is a French knitwear house that releases excellent seasonal capsules in 100% cashmere. It’s under the radar and very Parisian. Look for the high-neck and cropped sweaters.

11. Tricot Paris

Model in a Tricot Paris taupe cashmere crewneck over a white collared shirt with a navy skirt and red Mary Janes — Tricot’s taupe crewneck with a crisp collar and red Mary Janes.

Tricot Paris is a Parisian cashmere house that makes its knits near Venice, in a family-run workshop, from yarn spun in Florence. Its cashmere is 65% recycled and 35% virgin fibre, so it’s still 100% cashmere, with a smaller footprint and GRS certification for traceability. The knit is dense and three-ply, and the cut is boxy and unisex, which makes it one of the few brands where borrowing your partner’s sweater is the point.

The cashmere polo is the house signature and the reason I’d go to Tricot this winter: oversized, buttoned at the collar, and somewhere between sporty and polished. For something quieter, the sand crewneck has raglan sleeves borrowed from the sweatshirt and works under any coat.

12. Zadig & Voltaire

Model in a Zadig & Voltaire medium grey cashmere sweater with jewel shoulder buttons, a tweed blazer and a blue cap — Zadig & Voltaire’s grey cashmere with jewel shoulder buttons.

Zadig & Voltaire has more cashmere than most people realise, always with the rock edge that runs through the brand. The palette leans heavily black and dark grey. The grey high-neck sweater and the camel buttoned V-neck cardigan are the most wearable pieces.

13. Majestic Filatures

Model in a Majestic Filatures taupe sleeveless cashmere turtleneck and matching knit midi skirt holding a black croc clutch — A tonal knit set from Majestic Filatures.

Majestic Filatures makes beautiful fine knits, but read the label: much of the range is a wool and cashmere blend. Blends are more affordable, but they won’t wear like pure cashmere. The 100% cashmere cream crew neck and the navy hooded sweater are the ones to look for.

Designer labels with strong cashmere seasons

Lemaire, Soeur and Margaux Lonnberg aren’t cashmere specialists, but each has strong seasonal knits. Parisians often style them with tailored trousers and a masculine coat, a very Left Bank look. For more on one of them, read why Parisians love Lemaire.

Affordable Cashmere Parisians Actually Buy

Not every cashmere sweater in a Parisian wardrobe comes from a specialist. These four high-street names are where many locals buy their layering pieces. Sézane’s knits are mostly wool and cashmere blends, so you’ll find them in my guide to French knitwear rather than here.

Maison 123

Maison 123 is a French ready-to-wear brand with a cashmere collection that’s easy to overlook, and worth knowing. The sweaters are 100% cashmere and come in 2-ply and 4-ply versions, so you can choose a fine layering knit or something denser for January. The Aristide crew neck is the one to start with: a straight cut, a round neck and a natural colour that sits under any coat. Maison 123 ships internationally, which makes it the easiest French option on this list if you’re shopping from abroad.

Uniqlo

Uniqlo isn’t French, but it’s very French-approved. Its cashmere crew neck is reliable, affordable and ideal for layering.

COS

Model in a COS charcoal cashmere turtleneck sweater with a red sweater tied at the waist and black satin trousers — COS cashmere, styled with a beret and a sweater knotted at the waist.

COS is London-based and owned by H&M, so it isn’t French. Its minimalism has nonetheless been adopted wholesale in Paris. Look for the pure-cashmere crews among the wool blends.

Monoprix

Monoprix is the true local tip. Its cashmere rail turns up each autumn with solid basics for women and men at low prices. The good colours sell out quickly, so go early in the season. Monoprix only sells in France, so this one is for your next trip to Paris.

Cashmere Accessories and Gifts

Model wearing the Kujten Hachi lavender cashmere bandana scarf with a chocolate brown cashmere sweater and plaid cuffs — Kujten’s Hachi bandana in Lavender Mist over chocolate brown cashmere.

Cashmere accessories are the easiest way to wear the trend without buying a sweater. They’re also what Parisians give each other at Christmas.

Necks and collars. Molli’s hand-embroidered tour de cou is everywhere in the 6th. It’s only 27% cashmere, but it’s a very chic gift.
Triangles and bandanas. Kujten is the reference.
Cagoules. The Kujten Sybel.
Mittens and socks. Both are easy, safe gifts that feel indulgent.

How to Tell If Cashmere Is Good Quality

Cashmere quality depends on fibre fineness, fibre length, ply and knit density far more than on the country where the brand is based.

Read the label. Look for “100% cashmere”. A cashmere blend can be lovely, but it won’t wear the same way.
Fineness. Fibre diameter is measured in microns. Grade A cashmere is roughly 14 to 15.5 microns, and finer fibres feel softer.
Length. Fibre length is measured in millimetres. Longer fibres, around 34 to 36 mm and up, pill less and last longer.
Ply and gauge. Two-ply yarn or more resists holes. A tighter gauge gives a smoother surface and holds its shape.
Spring-back. Pull the knit gently or compress it in your hand. Good cashmere springs back.
Finish. Look for clean seams and firm ribbing at the cuffs and hem. These are the first signs of durability.

All cashmere pills. Pilling comes from fibre length combined with friction, so short-fibre cashmere pills faster and more often. A sweater stone fixes it.

A well-made cashmere sweater can last a decade with care. A €300 to €450 sweater worn 100 times costs €3 to €4.50 per wear.

Where to Buy Cashmere in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Saint-Germain is one of the best neighbourhoods in Paris for cashmere, because the specialists and the high street sit within a few streets of each other.

Kujten, 42 rue du Four (6th). This is the place for colour, bandanas, cagoules and the camionneur.
Bompard, 31 rue du Bac (7th). There is a smaller Bompard in the 6th, but the rue du Bac boutique, a short walk across the boulevard, has the full range.
From Future, 54 rue de Rennes (6th). Go here for bright colours and sporty cuts at prices that make a second sweater feel reasonable.
Monoprix, 50–52 rue de Rennes (6th), also accessible from the rue du Dragon. Check the cashmere rail early in the season.

For more addresses, see the Saint-Germain shopping guide.

Secondhand. Many Parisians buy and sell cashmere on Vinted and Vestiaire Collective. I’ve sold plenty of sweaters there that I’d stopped wearing. A secondhand Bompard in good condition is one of the smartest cashmere buys in France.

How to Care for Cashmere

Hand-wash cashmere in cold water or have it dry-cleaned. Roll it in a towel to remove water and dry it flat. Store it folded, never hung, and rotate your knits, because cashmere needs rest to keep its shape.

FAQ

What is the best French cashmere brand?

For timeless quality and the widest colour range, Bompard is the benchmark. For newer brands with good value, Hircus, Kujten and From Future are the strongest choices. At the high end, Alexandra Golovanoff and Le Kasha are investment pieces.

Is Kujten a good brand?

Yes. Kujten is a Paris-based cashmere brand founded in 2012 that works in 100% cashmere. It’s best known for colour and accessories such as its bandanas and cagoules. Its basics are well made, and its trend pieces are the ones you’ll see around Saint-Germain.

Is French cashmere better?

Not automatically. Cashmere quality depends on fibre fineness, fibre length, ply and knit density, not on nationality. French brands tend to stand out for finish, fit and colour.

Is Monoprix cashmere real cashmere?

Monoprix sells 100% cashmere sweaters each autumn, alongside blends, so check the label. At its price, it’s a good layering piece rather than a decade-long investment.

Is Majestic Filatures 100% cashmere?

Not always. Much of the Majestic Filatures range is a wool and cashmere blend, so read the composition before buying.

Where can I buy cashmere in Paris?

Saint-Germain-des-Prés has Kujten on rue du Four, From Future and Monoprix on rue de Rennes, and Bompard nearby on rue du Bac. Vinted and Vestiaire Collective are good for secondhand cashmere.

Final Word

One well-made cashmere sweater will outlast a dozen cheaper ones, and in Paris it’s usually the piece that gets worn every day from November to March. Start with one neutral and one colour, add a neck or a triangle, and build from there. For the rest of the winter wardrobe, see how Parisians build a capsule wardrobe.

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