U N C O M M O N S O L U T I O N S T O E V E RY D AY P R O B L E M S
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S P E C I A L T H A N K S T O A L B E R T O B R AV O , C O F O U N D E R A N D C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R O F W E A R E K N I T T E R S ; J A D E H A R W O O D , C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R A N D C O F O U N D E R O F W O O L A N D T H E G A N G ; A N D M I C H E L E C A S P E R , S P O K E S P E R S O N AT L A N D S ’ E N D . S T Y L I N G B Y PA U L P E T Z Y
(From top) 27 Miles Star Pointelle sweater, $275; 27miles malibu.com. L.L.Bean sweaters, $50 to $159; llbean.com.
H OW TO C A R E FO R YO U R S W E ATE R S Always handwash natural fibers, such as cashmere and other woolens. Add a detergent meant for woolens, like Wool & Cashmere Shampoo ($19 for 16 oz.; thelaundress.com), to a basin of tepid water. Gently swish the garment around using your fingertips, then let it soak for up to 30 minutes before rinsing. Don’t wring to dry—press out water by rolling up the sweater in a towel (like a sleeping bag) and lay it out to dry on a flat surface. Stack with like colors to prevent pilling transfer; wash every two to five wears. By Brandi Broxson
Photograph by Brian Henn
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