Lou Dungate Cashmere Founder

The story so far…

Lou Dungate is an eponymous label, based in London and founded in 2015.

With features in Conde Nast Traveller, Forbes, The FT’s How To Spend It amongst others, it is a cashmere brand adored by editors and knitwear afficionados worldwide.

Focussing on sustainable production and luxury natural fibres, the core collection comprises of cashmere scarves and accessories.

All yarns are carefully sourced by Lou herself, from mills such as Cariaggi and Todd & Duncan, which ensure not only the integrity of the fibre itself but the welfare of the land on which the prized cashmere goats graze.

A self-taught knitter, Lou created knitwear, by hand, for seven years and founded an award-winning wool shop (The Knit Club) before launching the label.

Dedicated to promoting a slow and ethical lifestyle, Lou eschews the traditional fashion model in favour of creating timeless pieces of the finest craftsmanship, for a life well lived.

The Knit Club, 2011-2016

We make beautiful things for anyone who, like me, loves cold weather but hates being cold.”
— Lou, Founder of Lou Dungate