I love vintage cashmere sweaters. Therefore, I love Burning Torch. A lot. These sweaters are modern and soft, and each is original.

Burning Torch is a Los Angeles-based line, and they have been meshing organic fabrics and recycled vintage garments into gorgeous styles for years. Unique to the company is designer Karyn Craven’s commitment to recycling materials — collections are driven by a vision that melds vintage, modern, and global sentiments.

Craven chooses only the most exclusive of vintage cashmeres and then re-assembles them into gorgeous pullovers, cardigans, scarves, and belts. As for the process — it takes approximately six vintage pieces to create one new sweater. And many are decked out with exquisite hand-detailing or screen-printed embellishments.

Sweaters run from $200-$500 USD. However! I’ve frequently seen Burning Torch at Billion Dollar Babes, and at great discount prices. Or simply wait for the warehouse sales at the Burning Torch studio. To stay in the loop, sign up for their mailing list on their website under ‘Contact Us’.

Craven’s fit-models are size 4 –- though I’ve found a few sweaters that run smaller. When in doubt, try ‘em on.

You can find Burning Torch sweaters at the following stores in LA:

Thesis
8119 Melrose Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 658-8481
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Wright’s
232 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, Ca 90266
(310) 376-8553
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Online you can shop at their web boutique or at Lulu Belle Boutique and Coco Shoppe.

I’ve also found Burning Torch cashmere on eBay. Although there are no small sizes listed currently, I recommend searching eBay occasionally to find Burning Torch for a steal.

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