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An interesting post I ran across on the web from the New York Post. by RAAKHEE MIRCHANDANI
Photos of Caitlin Thorne, Zandy Mangold, New York Post

CHEAP CASHMERE IS EVERYWHERE - HERE’S WHAT TO GET

Throughout the ages, cashemere has been the gist that says luxury, that says privilege, that says “See how much I spent on you?”

Until now. This year, it seems like nearly every store is offering an array of sweaters at decidedly populist prices - all $100 or less. But there’s no reason your giftees need to know that.

We woere, washed, wrung and wore again to save you - and your nearest and dearest - from the awful pillage. All cheap cashmere, it turns out, is not created equal.

Old Navy hooded babydoll tunic sweater, $70 at Old Navy stores

Pros: Perfect with leggings and Uggs or as a minidress with tights, this one wins our vote for the most stylish sweater. It’s hand-washable and so, so soft.

Cons: You have to layer - the V-neck is too deep and the sweater itself isn’t terribly warm. Also, it’s a bit pilly.

Verdict: We love it. The tunic style keeps it current, and it’s a lot of sweater for the price.

Isaac Mizrahi for Target shawl-collar ($90), turtleneck ($35), hoodie ($70) and bell-sleeve ($50) sweaters, all at target.com

Pros: Hoodies! Turtlenecks! And lots more. Mizrahi’s cashmere collection is as colorful as it is versatile. Plus, we only experience minor pilling even after wearing it around all day and hand-washing it in our bathroom sink.

Cons: It’s not as soft as some of the others, which means it works best if you like to layer.

Verdict: The hoodie wins, hands down - the only sub-$100 one we could find.