Peter Cheung talks about his passion for cashmere
We talk to the veteran luxury consultant and style maven
Peter Cheung’s eyes flickered with excitement as he showed me his new trophy buy – a double-sided cashmere house coat with a refined paisley-printed silk lining he had just bought during a trip to Scotland – alongside more than a dozen of cashmere jumpers. The veteran luxury consultant and style maven is a collector of many fine things in life, and the ultra-soft fine yarn has established a firm spot in his heart.
How did this obsession start?
My mum bought me my first cashmere jumper when I went to private school in Canada to go with my school uniform. I was a pretty spoiled kid.
What are the things you love about cashmere?
It was love at first touch. Cashmere is incredibly soft and super light, and it’s also very warm. It's warm but breathable, unlike a heavy wool sweater.
Tell us about your recent cashmere shopping spree to Scotland?
I visited Elgin in Scotland. I bought 14 sweaters which I'm a little ashamed of, considering I’ve already got I don't know how many cashmere sweaters at home. But truly I'm a huge fan of Scottish cashmere.
So no intention to curb this urge?