Brandon Maxwell Sweaters and Cashmere Cardigans: The Knitwear Edit

A Brandon Maxwell sweater is a clean, closely finished knit in cashmere, cashmere and silk, virgin wool and compact viscose, cut to sit with the house’s tailoring: the Maris V neck in 100% cashmere, the Tate cardigan in cashmere and silk, and the Neal zip sweater in fisherman rib. The new pieces sit in our designer cardigans and cashmere sweaters edits and on the Brandon Maxwell brand page. If you are shopping the category more widely, our guide to cashmere cardigans covers every house.

Key facts

• The Brandon Maxwell Tate cardigan and Blythe tank are knitted in 86% cashmere and 14% silk, made in Nepal.
• The Maris V neck sweater and Winsor knit jacket are 100% cashmere, and the Neal zip sweater is 60% recycled cashmere and 40% cashmere.
• The Maude bodysuit, Billie top, Hendrix skirt and Tatum dress are compact viscose knits made in Italy.
• Brandon Maxwell knits come in XS to XL, and the house care labels say to store knits folded, never hung.

This edit answers the cashmere cardigan question honestly first, then walks through the twelve Brandon Maxwell knits at Coveti, compares the three yarn families the house uses and explains fit and care.

What makes a good cashmere cardigan for women?

Cashmere comes from the soft undercoat of cashmere goats. The fibre is fine and short, so a good cashmere knit is warm without weight and soft against the skin, while a poor one pills fast. Look for a dense, even knit that springs back when you pinch it, ribbed trim at the cuffs and hem that holds its shape, and buttons sewn on with a shank so the placket lies flat. A V neck cardigan layers over a shirt; a round neck cardigan buttons up to wear alone.

A cashmere and silk blend is lighter still, with a smoother surface and a faint lustre from the silk. It is the better choice for mild days and for layering under a jacket. Pure cashmere is warmer and has more loft. Both should be stored folded, never hung, because the weight of the knit stretches the shoulders on a hanger.

The Brandon Maxwell knits to buy

1. Tate Cardigan in Ivory

The Tate Cardigan in Ivory is a V neck cardigan in 86% cashmere and 14% silk, cut with a relaxed body and closed by a row of buttons. It is the house answer to the cashmere cardigan: light, smooth and easy over a shirt.

2. Blythe Knit Tank in Ivory

The Blythe Knit Tank in Ivory uses the same cashmere and silk as the Tate, as a sleeveless crew neck with wide shoulders, a straight body and ribbed trim. Worn under the Tate it makes a twin set.

3. Maris V Neck Sweater in Khaki

The Maris V Neck Sweater in Khaki is 100% cashmere in a textured knit with long sleeves and a relaxed body, with ribbed trim at the neckline, cuffs and hem. The Maris also comes in Blue Cashmere from an earlier season.

4. Winsor Knit Jacket in Heather Grey

The Winsor Knit Jacket in Heather Grey is ribbed 100% cashmere, cropped into a balloon shape with a high funnel neck and dropped shoulders. Front patch pockets and drawstrings at the hem shape the volume.

5. Neal Zip Sweater in Camel

The Neal Zip Sweater in Camel is a cropped zip front knit in a plush fisherman rib of 60% recycled cashmere and 40% cashmere. An asymmetric funnel neck sits above a removable tie belt that cinches the waist.

6. Bruno Sleeveless Turtleneck in Heather Grey

The Bruno Sleeveless Turtleneck in Heather Grey is a fine gauge 70% virgin wool and 30% cashmere with a soft brushed finish, ribbed at the neck and armholes over a straight, slightly relaxed body.

7. Aubrey Cardigan in White Pepper

The Aubrey Cardigan in White Pepper is a round neck cardigan in a fine viscose knit, 96% viscose and 4% polyester, with long sleeves, ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem. The Aubrey is also at Coveti in Red Static.

8. Maude Bodysuit in Black

The Maude Bodysuit in Black is a scoop neck bodysuit in a compact viscose knit, made in Italy, with wide shoulder straps and a close fit. It sits smoothly under tailoring and denim. It also comes in cream.

9. Hendrix Flared Knit Skirt in Cream

The Hendrix Flared Knit Skirt in Cream is a compact viscose knit midi, fitted through the waist and hips, opening into a softly flared hem. With the Billie Sculpted Knit Top in Cream, a fitted peplum top in the same knit family, it makes a set.

10. Tatum Dress in Vermilion

The Tatum Dress in Vermilion is an ankle length dress in a viscose rib knit, made in Italy, with a scoop neck, wide straps and a fitted bodice that narrows at the waist before the skirt flares.

11. Miller Knit Skirt in Heather Grey

The Miller Knit Skirt in Heather Grey is an A line midi in a birdseye knit of 100% virgin wool, made in Italy. It sits about two inches below the natural waist and holds its shape as it moves; pair it with the Bruno in the same heather grey.

Cashmere vs cashmere and silk vs compact viscose knit

Source: the Brandon Maxwell product pages, care labels and fit notes, read by Coveti Editorial on 8 November 2026.

The compact viscose pieces behave differently from the cashmere. Viscose is a fibre regenerated from wood pulp; knitted tightly it is smooth, heavy enough to skim the body and cool on the skin, which is why the house uses it for a bodysuit, a peplum top, a flared skirt and a long dress rather than for a warm layer. Choose cashmere for warmth, cashmere and silk for lightness, and the compact viscose knits for shape.

How to wear Brandon Maxwell knitwear

The house writes most of its knits to pair with tailored trousers in town and denim at the weekend. These combinations follow that line.

• Tate cardigan buttoned over the Blythe tank, with the Irving Pant in White for an ivory column.
• Maris V neck over a white shirt, collar out, with jeans. Our white button-down shirts guide has the shirts.
• Bruno sleeveless turtleneck with the Miller skirt in heather grey, a long coat on top.
• Maude bodysuit under a blazer and wide trousers; see Brandon Maxwell coats and jackets for the tailoring.
• Tatum in vermilion for an evening wedding with a Trove cuff at the wrist.

Wearing Brandon Maxwell knits around the world

In the United States, the Neal and Winsor carry a New York winter under a coat, while the Tate and Blythe suit California and Florida, where a light layer is all the evening needs. In the UK, the Maris and Bruno are the workhorses from October to April, layered with wool tailoring and the Miller skirt.

In Europe, the cashmere and silk Tate travels well for spring weekends in Paris and Milan and cool summer evenings by the sea. In the Gulf, air conditioned interiors make a light cardigan useful all year; the Tate and Aubrey sit over long dresses for dinners, and the Tatum works for evening events with a cardigan over the shoulders.

Brandon Maxwell knitwear sizing

Brandon Maxwell cuts its dresses and tailoring in US sizes 0 to 16, which is UK 4 to 20, and its knits, shirts and leather in XS to XL. The house says its pieces run true to size, so take your normal size; the models on the product pages are 178 cm tall and wear a US 2 in dresses and a small in knits. The full conversion is in our Brandon Maxwell size guide. The knits run XS to XL. The Miller skirt sits just below the natural waist, so the house suggests sizing down for a higher waist.

How to care for cashmere and fine knits

The house labels say knits are stored folded, never hung. Fold each piece across the body with the sleeves laid flat, and keep cashmere in a breathable cotton bag with cedar to deter moths. Rest a knit for a day between wears so the fibre recovers. Remove pills with a cashmere comb rather than pulling them, and follow the care label on each piece for cleaning.

For more knits across houses, browse The Row, Gabriela Hearst and Max Mara, and read our quiet luxury guide for how cashmere fits a pared back wardrobe. More on the house in who Brandon Maxwell is.

Frequently asked questions

Does Brandon Maxwell make cashmere sweaters?

Yes. The Maris V neck sweater and the Winsor knit jacket are 100% cashmere, the Tate cardigan and Blythe tank are cashmere and silk, and the Neal zip sweater is recycled cashmere and cashmere.

What is the best cashmere cardigan for women?

Look for a dense, even knit that springs back, ribbed trim that holds its shape and flat lying buttons. A cashmere and silk cardigan such as the Brandon Maxwell Tate is lighter; pure cashmere is warmer.

Is cashmere and silk better than pure cashmere?

It is lighter, smoother and has a faint lustre, which suits mild weather and layering. Pure cashmere is warmer and has more loft.

How should a cashmere cardigan be stored?

Fold it and keep it flat in a breathable bag; never hang it, because the weight of the knit stretches the shoulders.

What sizes do Brandon Maxwell knits come in?

Brandon Maxwell knits come in XS to XL, and the house says they run true to size. Models on the product pages wear a small.

Where are Brandon Maxwell knits made?

The cashmere knits are made in Nepal, and the compact viscose knits and the Miller wool skirt are made in Italy.

Read next: Cashmere cardigans, Brandon Maxwell jewellery and belts, Brandon Maxwell Resort 2027.

By Coveti Editorial. Updated 8 November 2026.