The new autumn/winter 2009/10 palette for Cashmere 2/28Nm launches 57 brand new colours within a collection of 165 stock service colours, embracing the unique skill and originality that underlines Todd & Duncan cashmere. Tradition and innovation have merged into the most complete collection of precious solids partnered with the deepest, richest melanges ever offered - the indispensable tool for those looking for excellence in cashmere colour.

Two principal tones underlie the collection: the greys – shading into light and opaque pastels; then the naturals – initially powdery and chalk-like, suddenly turning cold. Amid these earthy hues with feelings of lightness and dustiness emerges a range of diffused colours - whose strength explodes into extremely opaque or very bright colours. Flashes of transcending light bursts forth, injecting energy and vitality. From the amazingly pure white of Niveous to the creamy tone of Antique White, this expanded whites offering is expressed in a whole range of graduated shades transcending from ice-like through to ivory hues. Browns merge into reds and purples creating modern, noble, and almost aristocratic nuances. The greens are urban greens; altered by blues and greys as nature transforms itself. By developing thousands of deeply suffused hues the blues evolve into grey. This collection represents the ultimate expression of colour fusion, combining versatility with an unexpected but extremely stimulating offering of original colour combinations.

The New Eden Collection 

Organic Cashmere Collection Responding to global environmental demands, Todd & Duncan is launching the next stage of its organic cashmere initiative following the announcement earlier this year of the introduction of cashmere yarn made from 100 per cent organic fibre, sourced under an exclusive agreement from Qinghai, a province in North West China. Organic cashmere fibre is now being coloured with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved dyes in a wide range of pioneering shades which Todd & Duncan will use as the springboard to introduce organic colour across its entire colour palette over the coming years.

The Collection Cashmere 2/28Nm – 100% Cashmere. Available from stock service in 165 solid and melange colours, including 57 new colours for the season.

Eminence 2/36Nm – 100% Fine Cashmere. The ultimate in finer yarns to create lighter garments. Available in 75 stock service solid and melange colours including 13 new colours for the season.

Spitfire 2/42 Nm – 100% Super Fine Cashmere. Finest woollen spun yarn producing garments of feather-light and season-less quality. Available from stock service in 50 solid and melange colours, including 7 new colours for the season.

Legend 2/7, 3/7, 4/7Nm – 100% Cashmere. Reminiscent of the great traditions of luxurious knitwear, where weightless volume and dream-soft handle is key.

Lumnia 2/6.8, 3/6.9, 4/7Nm - 97% Cashmere / 3% Lurex. The embodiment of luxurious softness with an added sparkle for a discreet shimmer of light. Legend and Lumnia are available in 18 colours, including 5 new colours for the season.

Odyssey 2/36Nm – 64% Cashmere / 36% Cotton, Explorer 10/36Nm – 64% Cashmere / 36% Cotton and Safari 6/40Nm – 53% Cotton / 47% Cashmere. Our finest quality cashmere is twisted with finest quality cotton to create a unique soft and light hand feel that makes these yarns ideal for luxurious leisurewear for both men and women. These three qualities of cashmere cotton are available in 50 stock service colours, including 19 new colours for the season.

Lamaine, 1/14Nm, 2/14Nm, 100% Super Fine Geelong Lamb’s Wool completes this portfolio of products. Lamaine is available in a range of 80 colours, with 6 new colours for the season.

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