Every autumn I begin my hunt for the perfect Cashmere knit. There’s no need to rush the search, as with all of life’s greatest luxuries, finding the right cashmere knit is an act worth taking your time over. In fact, I would argue that any choice pertaining to a decision about cashmere shouldn’t be rushed—after all, cashmere doesn’t rush for anyone. Shed and harvested only in early spring by the cashmere goat, cashmere’s steeper price tag is due to its rarity and supreme softness, as well as insulating qualities.

But in the search of luxurious cashmere items this year, I didn’t have to look too far, as right under my nose lay the cashmere jumper of my dreams found at non-other than my favourite high-street brand: COS.

With a price tag of £150—which falls on the affordable side in cashmere terms—and a colour range comprising deep black, navy blue, chocolate brown, post-box red, as well as others, I couldn’t keep this discovery to myself.