SIMKHAI Knitwear: Sweaters, Cardigans and Knit Dresses

A SIMKHAI sweater is a close-fitting, shaped knit, usually in cashmere, superfine merino wool and wool and cashmere blends, cut with the brand’s eye for shoulders and necklines; browse the full range on the SIMKHAI brand page and in sweaters, cardigans and turtlenecks. The knits are a big part of Fall and Holiday 2026, and they are among the most wearable things the label makes.

Key facts

• SIMKHAI tops, knits and outerwear are sized in letters from XS to XL.
• The Fenwick Cashmere Turtleneck is made in 100% cashmere.
• The Delphia Off-Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater is 100% superfine merino wool.
• The Kylie Scalloped Compact Knit Cardigan is a recycled viscose and polyester knit.

What sets SIMKHAI knitwear apart

Jonathan Simkhai is known for structure, and his knits follow the same idea. Necklines are worked: off the shoulder on the Lavina and Delphia sweaters, high on the Fenwick turtleneck, collared on the Natalia. Edges are scalloped and fringed. The compact knits are dense enough to hold a sculpted line, which is why they work as dresses and skirts, not only as tops.

The fibres, explained

The catalogue tells you a lot. Here is what each knit family is made from:

• Pure cashmere: the Fenwick turtleneck, the Remi cardigan, the Alessa sweater and the Constance polo.
• Superfine merino wool: the Delphia off-shoulder sweater, the Aaliyah turtleneck and the Renlen halter.
• Wool and cashmere: the Maple, Sophie and Cambria tops and the Zorina cardigan, at ninety percent wool.
• Silk and cashmere: the Kioni tank and the Susanne henley bodysuit.
• Superfine wool, tencel and polyester: the Lavina sweater and the Janese midi.
• Compact knit in recycled viscose: the Kylie cardigan and the Suki, Genna and Linnea dresses.

The compact knits are the ones to choose when you want a knit that holds shape; the cashmere pieces are the ones for warmth and softness.

The SIMKHAI knits to know

1. Lavina Off Shoulder Knit Sweater in Chocolate

New on 21 October, the Lavina sweater sits off the shoulder in chocolate, made in superfine wool, tencel and polyester.

2. Kylie Scalloped Compact Knit Cardigan in Dark Ochre Multi

The new Kylie cardigan is a compact recycled viscose knit with a scalloped edge, in dark ochre multi.

3. Maple Top in Black

The new Maple top in black blends wool, cashmere, nylon and a touch of spandex, so it fits close without bagging.

4. Viretta Knit Mini Dress in Black

The new Viretta mini is a black knit dress in ecovero viscose and recycled nylon, the knit dress to wear under a coat all winter.

5. Elinor Feather Top in Ivory

The new Elinor top is an ivory wool and nylon knit with an ostrich feather trim, the knit for evening.

6. Fenwick Cashmere Turtleneck in Black

The Fenwick turtleneck in black is 100% cashmere, the simplest and warmest knit in the range.

7. Zorina Wool Cashmere Cardigan in Taupe

The Zorina cardigan in taupe is wool with ten percent cashmere, an easy layer over dresses.

8. Delphia Off-Shoulder Merino Wool Sweater in Black

The Delphia sweater in black is 100% superfine merino wool, cut off the shoulder for Holiday 2026.

9. Alessa Cashmere Sweater in Ivory

The Alessa sweater in ivory is pure cashmere, a soft crew to wear with leather and satin.

How to choose and wear a SIMKHAI sweater

• For warmth, choose pure cashmere. For a close, smooth fit, choose a wool blend with some nylon and spandex.
• Wear the off-shoulder sweaters with a high-waisted skirt so the neckline stays the focus.
• Put the Fenwick turtleneck under a slip dress for day, and under a blazer for the office.
• Layer a cardigan over a knit dress in a close tone: chocolate over black, taupe over ivory.
• Choose a compact knit dress when you want a sculpted shape that does not cling.

For more ideas see off-the-shoulder sweaters, cashmere turtlenecks, cashmere cardigans and sweater dresses. For other knit-led labels, Khaite and Adam Lippes are worth a look.

Sizing and care

SIMKHAI cuts dresses in US sizes, and its own chart sets US 00 as a UK 4, so a US 2 is a UK 8 and a US 6 is a UK 12. Tops, knitwear and outerwear run in letters from XS to XL. Most pieces fit true to size; read the fit note on each product page, and see our SIMKHAI size guide for the full table. Knits from cashmere and merino are best hand washed cold with a wool wash where the label allows, then dried flat; check each care label, since several pieces are Dry Clean Only. Fold knits rather than hanging them, and store cashmere with cedar.

SIMKHAI at a glance

Frequently asked questions

What are SIMKHAI sweaters made of?

Pure cashmere, superfine merino wool, wool and cashmere blends, silk and cashmere, and compact knits in recycled viscose. Each product page lists the exact blend.

Do SIMKHAI sweaters run small?

Most SIMKHAI knits fit true to size in letters XS to XL. The off-shoulder styles are cut close, so size up if you prefer a looser fit.

Which SIMKHAI sweater is warmest?

The pure cashmere pieces, such as the Fenwick turtleneck and Alessa sweater, are the warmest.

Does SIMKHAI make knit dresses?

Yes. The Viretta, Suki and Linnea minis and the Genna, Janese and Ismelle midis are all knit dresses.

Read next: SIMKHAI Fall 2026, Off-the-shoulder sweaters, SIMKHAI jackets and coats.

By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 21 October 2026.