Marks and Spencer's Autograph Pure Cashmere Crew Neck Cardigan, priced at £99, has become one of the retailer's bestsellers, with shoppers praising it as 'a touch of luxury' without a designer price tag. The cardigan currently holds an average rating of 4.5 out of five stars on the M&S website.
Available in sizes Extra Small through to Extra Large, the cardigan comes in 14 colourways: Black, Light Grey, Bitter Chocolate, Caramel, Soft Yellow, Dark Burgundy, Ruby Red, Blush Pink, Midnight Navy, Dark Aubergine, True Blue, Royal Blue, Dark Khaki and Grass.
Shopper reviews highlight quality and warmth
One five-star reviewer said: "Very pleased with my burgundy medium cashmere cardigan. It is light weight, soft and very warm. I bought the medium so it fitted comfortably over a polo jumper or blouse and when it was on offer so even more satisfying."
Another shopper described it as "a touch of luxury", adding: "I bought this as a Christmas present for my daughter. It is a lovely deep chocolate brown and looks the perfect size." A third called it a 'cardigan worth investing in', writing: "Bought one last year and it washed so well by hand that I had to buy another with the discount. It's expensive but most cashmere knitwear are."
Not all feedback was glowing, however. One shopper noted: "Colour a little darker than expected but otherwise a lovely cardigan that fitted well. Purchased a Small, would usually buy a 10." Another said: "Good quality cashmere for the price I thought. Good length and feels nice. Not the softest but good value."
Alternative cashmere and budget options
For those preferring a jumper, the Autograph Pure Cashmere Roll Neck Jumper is slightly cheaper at £95. More budget-friendly options include the M&S Air-Yarn Crew Neck Cardigan at £24 and the Textured Crew Neck Cardigan at £30, the latter holding a near-perfect five-star rating.
Elsewhere, New Look's Premium Pure Cashmere Crew Neck Cardigan is currently 20% off, reduced from £90 to £72 for a limited time. At The White Company, the Brushed Cashmere Cardigan costs £225, more than double the price of the M&S offering.
The M&S website describes the cardigan as: "Made entirely from cashmere, this cardigan has a crew neck, a ribbed trim and button fastening. The regular fit and long sleeves make it simple to layer over a shirt or top. This Autograph cardigan brings the softness of cashmere to an easy, daily layering piece."
