The Obtainer - 12/4/24, Wednesday

Cory Ohlendorf
December 04, 2024

A great beanie is a winter staple. Whether buying for yourself or as a gift, you might as well invest in a proper cashmere one.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

Good/Better/Best

Cashmere Beanies

Hats can be notoriously tricky to pull off. But not a beanie. The humble stocking cap (or watch cap—call it what you will) is a stylish and supremely comfortable accessory that hasn't ever let anyone down. Cozy and stretchy, it never looks out of place, adapting perfectly to suit various personal styles and types of hair.

And if you're going to wear a beanie, you might as well wear a really good one. And that means pulling on a cashmere beanie. These caps are all about luxury. Soft, lightweight and incredibly warm, it's a winter essential that's worth the investment. As for who makes the best ones, we tried on a bunch in a range of climates and washed them to make sure we bring you only the best ones for your money.

The Steal

+ Made from 100% Grade-A Mongolian cashmere

+ Available in 12 different colors

+ Lightweight and thinner, with a wide ribbed texture and an adjustable folded cuff

+ This was surprisingly durable, and can stand up to regular washings

Mongolian cashmere ribbed beanie,
$29.90 by Quince

The Luxe Design

+ Made from a luxe cashmere that sheds moisture on the exterior while the interior absorbs sweat

+ Available in navy and light grey

+ A soft, velvety texture that's super gentle on the skin without ever feeling itchy

+ A thin ribbed texture with an adjustable folded cuff

Cashmere ribbed beanie,
$100 by Peter Millar

The Old School Look

+ Knit from a comfortable, breathable California cashmere

+ Available in navy and light oatmeal colorway

+ A vintage-inspired design with a shallower depth

+ The streamlined design features an adjustable folded cuff

California cashmere watch cap,
$128 by Buck Mason

If you're going to wear a suede jacket, make it a really nice one. Because the textured leather outerwear has a way of attracting attention—in a good way. FRAME's newest version ($1,600) is inspired by vintage styles with its exaggerated camp-style collar and straight-cut hem. It's made from rich, chocolate suede and has a smooth satin lining for easy layering. It's not cheap, but since this is a piece you can easily wear for years, you can consider it an investment.

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Drops to
Watch For

Supreme and Dickies have joined forces again for the release of a collaborative Fall 2024 collection. The duo came together last year building on their workwear styling. This time around, the two are back with a continued expansion of their partnership, offering signature styles that combine Dickies and Supreme silhouettes. The special range is comprised of new iterations of classic wardrobe staples including a cool leather jacket, hooded work jacket, a handsome long-sleeve polo and some flannel-lined cargo pants.

Available December 5 at 11 am EST

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

Arguably the best GMT you can get for around $200, the Q Timex GMT combines charming retro looks with robust build quality. And you can still get it on sale with the code CYBER35. ~~$229~~ / $148.85 by Timex	SodaStream's best-selling sparkling water maker is still discounted 40% from their Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale (with code HOLIDAY40). It rarely goes this low, so take advantage. ~~$99.99~~ / $59.99 by SodaStream	This rugged waxed canvas jacket comes in a handful of colors and sports details like a brushed twill collar and heavyweight flannel lining. You won't find a better one for this price. ~~$158~~ / $118 by Line of Trade
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	The Drake’s Winter Lookbook featuring the Mk. III Games blazer—the double-breasted iteration of our signature range of relaxed tailoring—in a heavy cut of premium melton wool; finished with brass Drake’s crest buttons from the legendary Firmin & Sons - suppliers of military ceremonial buttons since 1655.


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