By Eliza Huber
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In my past life, Ihad a tendency to get abit excessive whenshopping for sweatersuponthe arrival of colder weather. It was as if I completely forgot that I'd stocked up on them just 365 daysprior (not to mention 365 days before that). Of course, by opting for quantity over qualityfrom the start, my knitwear budget was pretty much dried up early on,and I had no room to purchase any of the sweaters I really wanted—the ultra-luxurious onesthat feel like butteras opposed to scratchy synthetics. Instead, I mostly bought fast-fashion alts thatclearlydidn't satisfy me in the long-term.
For the sake of my wardrobe (among other things), I've since learned that less is more when it comes to clothes, sweaters especially. And now that I've experienced the draw of a top-tier cashmere knit from a brand likeKhaite or The Row, I've transitioned into being a strict "one or two sweaters per year" type of shopper who only buys a knit if it's really good and will last me, well, forever withthe right care. To helpsteerothers toward the same conclusion, I decided to round up some of the absolute best designer sweaters on the market right now. I promise—once you've felt the good stuff, you'll never go back to prioritizing quantity over quality when it comes to knitwear.
Khaite
Raisa Ribbed Cashmere Sweater
Youwon't know what luxury feels like until you've touched a Khaite 100% cashmere sweater, which became a whole lot easier when Net-a-Porter added this one to its sale section.
Lisa Yang
Aletta Cashmere Sweater
Toss this knit on with anything—be it low-key jeans or a silk slip dress—and it'll look good.
Proenza Schouler
Cashmere-Blend Turtleneck Sweater
A camel-colored turtleneck is a winter-wardrobe must every year.
Prada
V-Neck Oversized Cashmere-Wool Sweater
When this look debuted on the runway, I was understandably starstruck. Once I saw and felt it in person, I knew I had to have it (eventually).
Cos
Funnel-Neck Pure Cashmere Sweater
Courtesy of COS's fall 2022 runway collection.
Totême
Alpaca-Blend Sweater
The fuzzier the sweater, the better. And this alpaca-blend sweater is awfully fuzzy.
Extreme Cashmere
No.205 Him Striped Stretch-Cashmere Sweater
It's giving London prep-school vibes ina way I'm very much into.
The Row
Ophelia Wool and Cashmere-Blend Sweater
Obviously, this is a pricey sweater, but imagine how much wear it'll get over the next one, two, three, or maybe even four decades.
Khaite
Scarlett Cashmere Cardigan
The favorite child.
Gucci
Cashmere Cardigan with Horsebit
If you're a Gucci person, this is the end-all-be-all designer sweater for you.
Lisa Yang
Sony Cashmere Sweater
The perfect knit to wear with skirts, jeans, or trousers this year.
Vince
Monogram Easy Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
I'll say yes to anything that's brown, navy blue, and cashmere.
Raey
Oversized Contrast-Panel Wool-Blend Sweater
I'm seconds away from copying this entire outfit for a week straight.
Arch4
Bredin Split-Back Cashmere Sweater
Yep, that's more than 50% off.
Proenza Schouler
Doubleface Cashmere Oversized Turtleneck
Nine times out of 10, I'm saying yes to Proenza.
Bottega Veneta
Chevron Ribbed Crewneck Alpaca Sweater
This knit from the fall/winter 2022collectionwas such a showstopper on the runway.
Lauren Manoogian
Astrakhan Alpaca and Wool-Blend Sweater
If I bought this, you'd have to pry it off me.
Lafayette 148 New York
Reversible Blouson Cashmere Pullover
Okay, chic.
JW Anderson
Logo Intarsia Wool Hoodie
Heart eyes.
Ciao Lucia
Venezia Knit Cotton Sweater
This is arguably the most viral sweater on Pinterest.
Victoria Beckham
Double V-Neck Stretch Cashmere Sweater
Oh, I need this one.
Cos
V-Neck Merino Wool Sweater
This sweater only looks and feels designer.
Loro Piana
Intarsia Cashmere Sweater
If you ask me, Loro Piana is themost luxurious brand of all.
Extreme Cashmere
No.188 Happy Roll-Neck Stretch-Cashmere Sweater
This extra-chunky turtleneck makes my heart sing.
Miu Miu
Oversized Cashmere Sweater
Miu Miu girls, come get it.
Max Mara
Leisure Citrato Virgin Wool Sweater
Definition: timeless.
Valentino
Open Stitch Cable Knit Wool Blend Sweater
Thecolor of 2022 isn't going anywhere.
Helsa
Hartley Collared Boucle Sweater
If Elsa Hosk likes it, I do too.
Louis Vuitton
Zip-Up Shawl Collar Cardigan
If you're a fan of the grandpa trend, this Louis Vuitton cardigan will be a perfect fit.
Lafayette 148 New York
Whipstitch Crewneck Cashmere & Wool Sweater
The tiniest details make the biggest difference. For proof, see this whipstitch neckline.
Commission
Boiler Wool Blend Convertible Sweater
From short sleeves to long sleeves with two quick adjustments.
Arch4
Battersea V-Neck Cashmere Sweater
My adoration for this color is strong.
Loulou Studio
Murano Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater
This is a great price for a designer knit as luxe as this one.
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Eliza Huber
Senior Fashion Editor
Eliza Huber is a New York City–based fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and celebrity style. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 after almost four years on the fashion editorial team at Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a marketing degree from the University of Iowa. She has since launched two monthly columns,Let'sGet a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled the likes of Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW'smonthly cover features; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top trends from fashion month, season after season. Eliza now lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, running in Central Park, and scouring eBay for'90sPrada and'80sYves Saint Laurent.
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