Where to Shop for Couture Cashmere

Paul Stuart on LaSalle Street.

Bloomingdale’s
In addition to cashmere offerings from private-label lines Aqua and C by Bloomingdale’s, the store houses contemporary styles from Theory and iconic cool-weather accessories from Burberry. For those who love a timeless look, the store will also carry classic knitwear line Magaschoni Cashmere for the first time this fall. 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-440-4460

Brunello Cucinelli
The designer’s first Chicago store opened on Oak Street in July, but fall is the season in which Cucinelli truly shines. His collection of sumptuous cashmere sweaters and scarves in rich, rusty hues and warm earth tones will have you welcoming chilly temperatures with wide-open, fashionably clad arms. 939 N. Rush St., 312-266-6000

Manrico Cashmere
Manrico is a cashmere-lover’s haven, carrying Italian cashmere and cashmere/silk blends in a wide array of men’s and women’s styles. But if nothing on the floor suits you, Manrico offers a bespoke service that allows buyers to special-order items in almost any silhouette, weight, and color on their extensive style roster. 970 N. Michigan Ave., 312-649-1114

Marlowe
In our climate, it’s impossible to own too many coats. This season we’ve got our eye on Marlowe’s double-faced cashmere topper, which reverses from a neutral color on one side to a statement-making hue on the other. Turned inside out, the gray coat becomes red, while the praline color switches to a bold tangerine. 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-988-9398

Mark Shale
Make this Chicago-based retailer your one-stop shop for a well-appointed fall wardrobe. Mark Shale stocks men’s cashmere sport coats and outerwear from Robert Talbott, Lone Pine, and Jack Victor, as well as cashmere blends from Hickey Freeman, Canali, and Joseph Abboud. For women, the store has sweaters from brands like Allude, Joseph, Max Mara, 360 Cashmere, and Inhabit. 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-440-0720

Neiman Marcus
Shoppers flock to Neiman Marcus for the latest and greatest designer collections, but this season, check out the store for its private-label cashmere line instead. Highlights include a black fur-trimmed jacket and everyday basics like cashmere tanks, sleeveless sweaters, classic cardigans, and lush bathrobes. 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900

Paul Stuart
The menswear retailer stays true to its haberdasher roots by creating timeless, well-tailored clothing. For fall, the clothier carries a wardrobe’s worth of cable-knit styles, Fair Isle sweaters, cowl-neck cardigans, cozy socks, and traditional single-breasted peacoats, all in cashmere. 107 E. Oak St.; 208 S. LaSalle St., 312-580-0000

Vince
In search of a stylish and refined twist on the standard cashmere sweater? Add a visit to Vince’s Oak Street boutique to your autumn shopping agenda. Featured styles from the celeb-favorite line include rib-knit ponchos, color-blocked sweaters, oversize cardigans, and cashmere-blend car coats. 106 E. Oak St., 312-280-6890

Wolford
As the weather starts to cool down, there’s no wardrobe staple more sought after by local fashionistas than a good pair of tights. The ultra-luxe version we’re currently coveting this season? Wolford’s super-soft silk/cashmere blend, which comes in black and mocha, and features reinforced toes, heels, and ankles, making them perfect for even the coldest Chicago winter. The Shops at North Bridge, 312-245-1894