Best affordable cashmere brands

Best for traceable organic cashmere: PURE COLLECTION

Soft, muted shades you can style with anything: Pure Collection has been an insider's brand for its sustainable, direct-from-herders cashmere for a while. But the addition of fully traceable organic cashmere at non-outlandish prices sets it even further apart from the rest.

Price range: £60-£299

Our pick: The cable-knit cashmere wrist-warmers will keep your fingers free for scrolling, £60.

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Best for everyday, everywhere wear: NRBY

Despite its style credentials (founded by Jo Hooper, former womenswear director at John Lewis and Debenhams), its interesting everyday-luxe concept and a slew of high-profile early adopters, NRBY still remains something of an insider's secret. That's sure to change, but for now revel in the fact that those slouchy, colourful sweaters aren't yet everywhere.

Price range: £99-£250

Our pick: The Sandra sweater is a luxurious update on a classic, sporty style, £175.

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Best for recycled fibres: ARKET

Arket is all about clean lines and quality material through a stylishly Scandi lens, and its cashmere made using a blend of virgin and recycled fibres is arguably the brand's trump card. The ultimate in hygge.

Price range: £45-£150

Our pick: The cashmere knitted trousers, for long-haul flights and winter nights at home by the fire. £125

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Best for ticking off trends: & OTHER STORIES

Look to high-street hero & Other Stories to channel your favourite influencers' autumn/winter looks. From Fair-Isle fluff to neat cropped cardigans, & Other Stories has you covered in bright hues and modern twists.

Price: £27-£130

Our pick: The cashmere turtleneck snood slips easily over the head to keep necks warm and safe from the elements, £55.

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Best for inclusive sizing: UNIQLO

UNIQLO’s 100% cashmere pieces are renowned for their softness and warmth, thanks to the brand's smart technology (each individual strand of cashmere is finer than a human hair). The brand also boasts extra inclusive sizing, with sizes ranging from XXS to XXL.

Price range: £70.90-£89.90

Our pick: The cashmere crewneck jumper in a camel hue for time-honoured elegance, £79.90.

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Best for machine washing: MARKS & SPENCER

From unobtrusive office basics to star-spangled tracksuits, M&S's cashmere offering is impressively broad. What's more? Each and every piece is machine washable. Our top tip is to opt for the men's designs and achieve a more fashion-forward, boxy look.

Price range: £30-£150

Our pick: The Autograph Pure collection socks in pale blue or dove grey, for warm and cosy toes. £30

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Best for effortless American style: MADEWELL

The little sister of J.Crew, Madewell is built on a foundation of elevated ethics and sustainability albeit with a more accessible price tag.

Equipped with an earthy elegance and an array of shapes and hues, Madewell's cashmere pieces are unique and super-soft.

Price range: £70-£300

Our pick: The cashmere sweatshirt in Vernon Stripe, £129.40.

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Best for an injection of colour: MADELEINE THOMPSON

This choice is a little pricier than our others, but for those who are after a fashion statement with their cashmere, look to Brit knitwear designer Madeleine Thompson.

If your budget just won't stretch, it's worth checking out Thompson's collaboration with high-street chain Next that includes distinctive designs in cashmere blends and merino wool to lower costs.

Price range: £120-£400

Our pick: We love the rainbow-edged track jacket for après-ski adventures, £345.

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