Cashmere is a very fine textile fiber made from the hair of the hircus goat. Cashmere is a very soft, silky and velvety fabric, which gives a sensation of extreme warmth despite its lightness. Its name comes from Kashmir, a historical region divided between China, India and Pakistan. Its importation into Europe began at the beginning of the 19th century. The hircus goats live in the mountainous regions of Asia. The countries that supply the largest quantities of Cashmere are: Afghanistan, Tibet, Mongolia, Iran and Pakistan, with a down of excellent quality. The particular climatic conditions of these areas favor the development of a particular down called Duvet. Italy is the world's leading processor of fine cashmere. Among the major processors is certainly Loro Piana, which thanks to certain climatic and environmental factors manages to produce a very soft cashmere fabric. In recent years, cashmere has "lost" value in the clothing sector, as there is a new type of cashmere derived from low-quality Chinese goats. This allows for the creation of low-cost clothing, and being of low quality it creates that annoying pilling effect. By continuing to read you will discover:
- Loro Piana Cashmere: The Italian tradition
- Elpidio Loffredo and Loro Piana
- How much does quality cashmere cost?
Loro Piana Cashmere: The Italian tradition
Loro Piana is the world's leading company in the processing of cashmere, vicuna and extra-fine wool. The company has two divisions, the wool mill where all the high-end fabrics are produced, and the Luxury Goods division that produces and distributes clothing and accessory products created with Loro Piana fabrics. The Loro Piana family began their wool merchant business in the 19th century, moving to Valsesia in the second half of the century where they created the Fratelli Lora e Compagnia wool mill, followed by another wool mill at the beginning of the 20th century. The company, as we know it today, was created in 1924 by engineer Pietro Loro Piana. The company's fortunes, however, came immediately after the Second World War when Pietro's nephew, Franco Loro Piana, took over the family business, making it a brand known throughout the world. The Loro Piana factories are located in Italy, particularly in Valsesia. All products are distributed through a network of over 130 stores owned by the brand, opened from the mid-1990s to today, located in the most exclusive shopping streets in the world. In 2012, Loro Piana began distributing its products online. Obviously, all production of Loro Piana fabrics and garments takes place in Italy, with Italian artisans. This is synonymous with quality for the brand, which has never produced outside of Italy. Loro Piana is a leading brand in the world of luxury fashion.
Elpidio Loffredo and Loro Piana
In 2014 Elpidio Loffredo began his collaboration with Loro Piana, which continues today, especially for Cashmere fabrics. Elpidio Loffredo identified Loro Piana Cashmere as the right partner for the creation of fashionable and extremely luxurious garments, trimmed with fur. The Loro Piana Cashmere collection with Elpidio Loffredo Furs is simply fantastic. Cashmere has always been used in the clothing sector to create various garments. In fact, cashmere coats, jackets, vests, capes and any other type of clothing item that wants to be presented to the public as valuable thanks to the many qualities of Loro Piana cashmere are marketed. We at the Elpidio Loffredo furrier, dealing with fine clothing, have included in our collections garments made of cashmere and different types of fur.
Cashmere Coats
The collection of fur coats by Elpidio Loffredo, presents in addition to coats made entirely with the use of whole skins of different origins, also coats created with the use of 100% Loro Piana Cashmere, combined with fox, mink, sable and chinchilla skins, useful for further embellishing the already fine garments for the undoubted quality of the Loro Piana fabric. Looking at the coat models in our online outlet, you immediately notice the elegance raised to the maximum power thanks to the parsimonious combination of Loro Piana cashmere and the different types of fur. Cashmere coats embellished in the sleeves, trim or collar with fox, mink, sable or chinchilla fur, in addition to being more precious and elegant, also become more useful garments to keep warm the parts of the female body most exposed to the cold.
Cashmere Jackets
ElpidioLoffredo cashmere jackets are made using 100% Cashmere Loro Piana with the combination of different types of fur. The most successful models are those made with pockets in fox fur or female mink fur. Loro Piana cashmere jackets are very elegant but at the same time easy to match for a "fast" daily outfit. A bit like furs, cashmere gives a sensation of warmth and softness without equal. The production of cashmere garments is completely Made in Italy, like all Elpidio Loffredo collections.
Cashmere Capes
Loro Piana Elpidio Loffredo cashmere ponchos are made with a careful study of modeling as capes need greater practicality of use without compromising comfort and wearability. Capes are also made using 100% Loro Piana Cashmere and usually with fox, mink and chinchilla edges. The classic poncho, which will never go out of fashion, is the best-selling model both thanks to its style and elegance, and probably because it is "helped" by the incredible price! Discover our Loro Piana Cashmere models.