We started with one question: why does the finest cashmere on earth cost a department store markup to reach the people who'd actually wear it every day?
Farm to closet, since 2003
Quinn's roots go back to 2003, when the company began working directly with cashmere goat breeders in Inner Mongolia — the high-altitude plateau that produces the world's finest fiber. Those early years were spent building something the industry didn't have: a direct relationship between the people raising the animals and the people wearing the garments.
No importers. No intermediaries. No compromises on fiber grade. That structure took over a decade to perfect. In 2012, we launched Quinn to take what we'd built — the sourcing relationships, the manufacturing standards, the obsessive quality criteria — and create a contemporary brand made for modern men and women.
We're still a small, family-run brand based in New York City. That hasn't changed.
Ethical sourcing
Hand-combed from Inner Mongolian herds by the same partner families since 2003.
Fiber selection
Only Grade A — the longest, finest fibers. Length determines everything about how cashmere performs over time.
Manufacturing
Eco-conscious production. Minimized waste, reduced water usage, expert artisan craft.
Quality control
Every garment inspected against a strict standard before it ships.
Delivered direct
Straight to you. No retail markup. That's the model we've been building since 2003.
Why Inner Mongolian cashmere is different
Inner Mongolia's extreme climate — harsh winters, dramatic temperature swings — causes the local cashmere goat to produce an unusually dense, fine undercoat. That undercoat is the raw material for the world's most prized cashmere fiber.
The quality metric that matters most isn't brand name or country of origin — it's fiber length and fineness. Long, thin fibers interlock more securely, which means they pill less, hold their shape longer, and actually soften with wear rather than degrading. That's the physics behind why a well-made cashmere piece outlasts a cheaper one by years.
Every Quinn garment is made with a minimum two-ply Grade A fiber. That's not a branding decision — it's the lowest standard we'll accept.
How we work
Cruelty-free, by design
Our cashmere is hand-combed — not sheared — from the goats' undercoats. The process is gentle, seasonal, and doesn't harm the animals. The herding families we work with have every incentive to keep their herds healthy: the quality of the fiber is directly tied to the wellbeing of the goat.
No fur. Responsible leather.
We do not use farmed fur. Any leather in our collections is sourced exclusively as a byproduct of the food industry. We also offer vegan leather alternatives across all collections where leather appears — made for customers who want the look without the material.
Less, but better
The most sustainable garment is the one you wear for ten years. We design for durability — not trend cycles. Every construction decision, from fiber grade to stitch density, is made with longevity in mind. We'd rather make one piece you love than five you eventually discard.
Made for the way you actually live
We design from New York City, for real life. For the sweater you reach for without thinking. The piece that reads right whether you're on a plane or at dinner. Fit, proportion, and construction are never afterthoughts — they're the whole point.
Our collections are built around garments that earn their place in your wardrobe over years, not seasons. That means we're selective about what we make, precise about how we make it, and honest about what it's worth.