Etsy Gold: Cashmere & Silk Trench
Today’s Etsy Gold is a beautiful, handcrafted, cashmere coat from yystudio, a small design studio in the UK. Price: $368
This coat is 95% cashmere, made to your size, and looks super classy. More like a coat with a dress’s style cues, it’s a statement piece that slips easily into your everyday wardrobe. While I know the price seems steep at first glance, think about the last time you had something made to your exact measurements. Now consider what you paid for your last wool coat at Banana Republic, JCrew, or Anthropologie. My guess is the price difference isn’t that great. And I bet this one will last longer.
Did I mention that it’s also lined in silk, not nylon or polyester acetate? One thing I learned in fashion school at Bocconi is that cheap synthetic lining makes the garment “hang” poorly on you, not to mention makes you more likely to sweat and smell. Even if this isn’t the coat for you, check out the tag to see what the lining is made of the next time you’re shopping for a coat or blazer. If you find one with a silk liner, try it on and see if you can tell the difference.
Cashmere & Silk Trench from yystudio