The staples are the knits everything else in the closet leans on — crewnecks, turtlenecks, cardigans, scarves — in colors that don't date. If you're building a cashmere wardrobe, start here. Quinn has knit cashmere on the edge of Inner Mongolia's Alashan Plateau since 2003 — factory-direct, with no department-store markup.
Frequently asked questions
Which cashmere staples should I own? A crewneck in a neutral, a turtleneck for deep winter, a cardigan for layering, and a scarf — four pieces that cover most of the year.
Are staples a better value than trend pieces? Yes — a staple worn 60 times a season costs far less per wear than a trend knit worn six times. Grade-A cashmere staples last many seasons.
Do Quinn staples restock? Core styles are re-knit every year, though specific colors can sell through by the holidays.