About Christopher Fischer
Christopher Fischer Cashmere was started 25 years ago in the town of Hawick in the borders of Scotland, the birthplace of the Scottish cashmere industry. There, Christopher learned the qualities and traditions of Scottish cashmere, and balanced this with a new approach to re-inventing classic knitwear with styling details that have become benchmarks in the knitwear industry. In the early 1990s, he took his passion and knowledge to Inner Mongolia, China, the source of the finest quality cashmere fiber, where he established factories that combined traditional knitting skills with modern technology to produce cashmere for a new, modern lifestyle. By processing, spinning and dyeing their own yarn, Christopher and his team are able to control the quality of Christopher Fischer Cashmere was started 25 years ago in the town of Hawick in the borders of Scotland, the birthplace of the Scottish cashmere industry. There, Christopher learned the qualities and traditions of Scottish cashmere, and balanced this with a new approach to re-inventing classic knitwear with styling details that have become benchmarks in the knitwear industry. In the early 1990s, he took his passion and knowledge to Inner Mongolia, China, the source of the finest quality cashmere fiber, where he established factories that combined traditional knitting skills with modern technology to produce cashmere for a new, modern lifestyle. By processing, spinning and dyeing their own yarn, Christopher and his team are able to control the quality of every garment from start to finish, and reflect the changing fashion taste for lightness, comfort and contemporary design. Soon, Christopher Fischer Cashmere attained a reputation for creating a modern European quality garment at a great value. Today, the company designs collections for the customers of its own retail stores, as well as manufacturing cashmere products for leading stores and labels throughout the world. It is Christopher Fischer's goal to always deliver the finest cashmere, combining the best quality, style, color, fit and service to all of its customers. Christopher Fischer Cashmere isn't just a company—it is an entire cashmere lifestyle.
The real Christopher Fischer is an Englishman living in New York, who has also homes in London and the Hamptons, as well as Manhattan. Christopher has been involved in the cashmere industry for more than 25 years, and is a recognized authority on cashmere, as well as being an Award-winning designer. Internationally renowned by the fashion and business press, his products are sought out by royals, celebrities and socialites. Christopher infuses his stores and products with a modern European design sensibility and an extremely personal touch, taking inspiration from a Hamptons' lifestyle and quirky British design, as well as being influenced by local trends and fashion directions experienced on his frequent global travels.