CASHMERE CLOTHES, THE REAL COST OF SOFTNESS

From luxury item to commodity

Synopsis

Soft, chic, elegant, cashmere clothing keeps us warm all winter. Once quite expensive, these exceptional items are now reasonably priced in stores such as Zara or H&M.

How did this product, which for a long time was a status symbol, become affordable? Where does this fiber come from? What are the latest brands that are surfing the cashmere trend? Are these low-cost clothes really worth it? What are this industry's ecological and animal consequences from the other side of the world?

From Mongolia to France and from Italy to China, this film follows the thread of the cashmere course.