Cashmere jumpers

The mercury is dropping so it’s time to dig out the knits, but for many, there is only one yarn they will consider ..... soothing cashmere because it is so tactile and kind to the skin

Lucy Nagle camouflage €285 from Brown Thomas and Lucynagle.com

Lucy Nagle has become an established go-to for high quality cashmeres. For the new season, she has introduced a camouflage print in khaki and also in an attractive blue and grey combo (above) with pale grey pocket,

It is generous in size, so Lucy recommends you take a size down.

Laura Chambers stripes €395, laurachambers.com

Fans of the former ‘Tulle’ boutique will remember Laura Chambers who is now designing relaxed knitwear in sublime Scottish cashmere and the pieces come in colours with incredible depth.

See stars on the high street €135, M&S stores and marksandspencer.ie

M&S has a loyal fan base for its cashmere offerings. This season, its pure cashmere long sleeved jumper features a quirky star print in pure cashmere in a very flattering, loose fit.

Theo& George from €159, theoandgeorge.com

The ‘Ella’ jumper costs €159 and comes in pink, black or grey. In a new offer this season, they have added monogramming. Just add €15 and this service takes between seven to 14 days.

Sian Jacobs ‘Winnie’ reduced to €185

Sian Jacobs’s ‘Winnie’ drape sweater is 50/50 cashmere and silk. It will be reduced from €305 to €185 at her sample sale next Thursday and Friday from 11am at the Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin.