Quince cashmere: Sweet steal or bitter disappointment?
Quince burst on the scene in 2018 like the actual fruit, with a heady and sweet aroma. The brand promise was the lure of luxury-quality basics without the overpriced tag. This post concerns their cashmere, the flagship item that lures many to its site. Quince's marketing mantra is, "Be smart! Don't waste money for the fancy boutique and the huge mark-up. Get a version of the thing you covet from us." I watched friends in the US, UK and Canada snap up those $US 55 cashmeres (the price has since increased) and feel, at least initially, snug and smug. When two years ago, an Eric Bompard cashmere v-neck cost over $400, I circled Quince, and looked for reviews about durability after months of wear, not just the happy unboxing. By the next year, owners noted serious pilling, thinning fabric, holes. (These comments do not appear on the site.) Several friends bit. Lou said, "Well, for the price, I can have this in three colours!" Rachel gave two pieces to her si...
