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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Pants range from $698 to $1,298, and cashmere sweaters are $998 to $1,998.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
The actor and producer opted for an oversized look: a red, white, and blue striped cashmere sweater from Hedi Slimane’s Celine, which she’s had in her closet since at least 2023.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
The two have now joined forces for an exclusive, limited-edition collaboration featuring one-of-a-kind pieces made from upcycled cashmere sourced from Guest In Residence’s excess stock.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
In addition to the LP that dropped on Friday (April 11), Vernon has lined up dozens of unique product tie-ins ranging from bespoke pink cashmere hoodies and beanies from designer Todd Snyder to fragrances, notebooks, signature cocktails, ice cream and more.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
The actor and producer opted for an oversized look: a red, white, and blue striped cashmere sweater from Hedi Slimane’s Celine, which she’s had in her closet since at least 2023.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
The two have now joined forces for an exclusive, limited-edition collaboration featuring one-of-a-kind pieces made from upcycled cashmere sourced from Guest In Residence’s excess stock.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
In addition to the LP that dropped on Friday (April 11), Vernon has lined up dozens of unique product tie-ins ranging from bespoke pink cashmere hoodies and beanies from designer Todd Snyder to fragrances, notebooks, signature cocktails, ice cream and more.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Cashmere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashmere. Accessed 2 May. 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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