Luxury Shopping Guide 2024: 14 Best Value Brands at Lane Crawford Sale
During this year’s Singles' Day, both the Lane Crawford website and physical stores are offering attractive promotions. In-store, you can get a 2,000 CNY discount for every 10,000 CNY spent, while the website is offering 30-50% off on out-of-season Spring/Summer 2024 items, making it a great opportunity to save. Both online and offline inventories come from Lane Crawford, but they operate through separate departments.
While browsing for high-quality options, we came across many synthetic fabric items from trendy brands, but the Lane Crawford mini-program allows for brand filtering. Below is a summary of high-quality brands to help eliminate trendy brands we don’t prefer. These brands offer quality cashmere and wool items, along with genuine leather shoes, focusing on comfort, durability, and practicality.
Apparel
For cashmere, Jovens and Crush Collection are two domestic brands with solid value, designed in Hong Kong and Shanghai, respectively, and ideal for basic pieces. Brands like UTO, Wild Cashmere, and Chinti & Parker also used to offer solid basics, but they don’t provide the same value for money as these domestic brands, and their designs are relatively simple.
For higher-end options, brands like Arch4, Lisa Yang, and Le Kasha are priced mid-range. Although they are pricier, their cashmere quality is superior and GOTS-certified, reflecting their European roots and sophisticated designs. For luxury cashmere, Sa Su Phi and Barrie are top brands, and comparable to established luxury names like Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli, Colombo, Zegna, Kiton, and The Row, which are familiar for their high-quality and luxurious reputation.
For wool coats, trousers, and blazers, CO, La Collection, Prune Goldschmidt, Armarium, and Fabiana Filippi offer great selections, with the last two being higher-end in fabric quality and brand positioning.
Since this post briefly touches on these brands, you can find further details in Exploring Over 300 Brands to Curate the 30 Best Niche Cashmere and Quiet Luxury Brands. These five brands are generally better suited for those over 165 cm, as the refined cuts don’t work well for shorter frames like mine at just under 160 cm.
Jovens
Jovens is a boutique cashmere brand founded in Canada around 2013 by a Chinese-Canadian. Initially focused on men’s cashmere scarves and sweaters (they also have womenswear), the brand has since shifted its focus to women’s fashion. Based in Hong Kong, Jovens collaborates with Lane Crawford Joyce Group’s department stores, Lane Crawford and Joyce, and has also partnered with Club Monaco, acquired by Regent L.P. (which also owns Swiss luxury brand Bally). Lane Crawford and Club Monaco have locations in Sanlitun, Beijing.
Jovens currently only operates in China, with limited sales channels and no direct purchasing options on its official website, which primarily shares the brand story.
When I visited the Lane Crawford store in Beijing last week, Jovens wasn’t yet available; its Fall/Winter 2024 collection was finalized on November 5, so it may take a few days to reach Lane Crawford’s inventory. By December, Jovens and similar brands will likely have new arrivals, while larger brands like Toteme and The Row will start releasing their Spring/Summer 2025 collections.
Jovens began incorporating silk around 2019, previously focusing solely on cashmere. Since then, they’ve stabilized their seasonal silk offerings, using 16 momme or higher quality silk. While silk has been gaining popularity in recent spring/summer collections, cashmere basics remain their core focus, especially in domestic channels.
Both their silk and cashmere items are primarily minimalist and lightweight basics.
The brand recently launched on Xiaohongshu in September 2024, coinciding with the opening of their first offline store in Central, Hong Kong. Early customer feedback from Hong Kong and Sydney Xiaohongshu users shows promising sales, as Jovens gradually expands its presence.
Predictably, their cashmere is sourced from Inner Mongolia.
Since the brand’s autumn/winter collection has not yet arrived in Lane Crawford’s stores or website, here’s a preview of Jovens’ previous collection, now discounted for Singles' Day clearance. Basic cashmere sets are typically priced around 5,000 CNY, making Jovens comparable in price to emerging high-value Chinese designer brands like Crush Collection, Lisa Yang, and Dreyden.
Crush Collection
Founded in 2009, Crush Collection is a Shanghai-based cashmere brand known for its Chanel-inspired cardigans, coats, and short skirts. Although primarily focused on cashmere, they also use wool. Crush Collection collaborates closely with Lane Crawford and has expanded significantly over the past two years, leveraging influencer marketing on Xiaohongshu, where both the brand and its designer have active profiles.
This year, I spotted their standalone stores in Shanghai’s Jiuguang Center and Beijing’s China World Mall, with a variety of styles at Lane Crawford, from classic cashmere base layers and cardigans to the brand’s iconic Chanel-inspired pieces. However, I’m personally not drawn to the Chanel aesthetic, so I’ve held off on making a purchase.
Cashmere cardigans typically retail around 5,000 RMB, while wool options are closer to 3,000 RMB—so check the fabric details carefully. Though they also offer some pants, cashmere trousers are rare, and most options are wool, cotton, or silk blends in the 3,000 RMB range.
The cashmere in Crush Collection has a moderate thickness—slightly heavier than Jovens—and offers a wider range of styles. While the cashmere quality is standard, it’s worth checking out the sales for basic items like cashmere sweaters, cardigans, and pants that are less Chanel-inspired and more universally appealing.
Arch4
For those looking for a step up from basic cashmere, Dreyden , Lisa Yang , Arch4 , Le Kasha, and Sa Su Phi are excellent options, listed here by ascending price. These brands offer heavier, finer cashmere with elegant designs and unique knitting techniques. Dreyden, while primarily a menswear brand, often attracts women who purchase the smallest sizes for their high quality and great value—better than basic brands in quality and design.
For petite frames like mine (158 cm tall), the first three brands on the list are a better fit, as their cuts are not as oversized. Le Kasha offers a variety of basics, though some of their products, like cashmere puffer jackets (filled with 100% polyester), thick cashmere sweaters, and cardigans, tend to be one-size-fits-all. Sa Su Phi, positioned as a competitor to The Row, has mostly larger cuts but a few styles that suit shorter frames; the specific Sa Su Phi article in the “Brands” series has more details.
Among these brands, cashmere sweaters and cardigans are generally more suitable for shorter frames than outerwear or pants. Here’s a glimpse at how some pieces fit on my 158 cm, 53 kg frame:
In the Sa Su Phi lace cardigan, the sleeves reach all the way down to my knees!
The classic Le Kasha Dillon cashmere puffer—quite oversized on me. The pants, a 97% cashmere pair by Kiton, have a 110 cm length, far longer than the usual 95 cm I wear.
The Le Kasha Sumbal cashmere pants are similarly long—I’m on tiptoes here!
The Le Kasha Suria cashmere pants fit a bit shorter but are still long for my height. The gray cashmere sweater is an Arch4 x Lane Crawford collaboration, and the design perfectly suits Asian body types.
This cardigan belongs to Arch4’s higher-end range and features a thicker fabric. It’s part of their “chunky fit” series, offering extra room for comfort and layering, similar to an Arch4 cardigan I reviewed in the Lane Crawford Outlet Double 11 Haul: Luxe Cashmere & Sparkling Shoes
Barrie
Barrie, founded in 1903 in Hawick, Scotland, is a premier cashmere brand acquired by Chanel in 2012. Renowned for both its craftsmanship and quality, Barrie even operates a technical school dedicated to preserving its artisanal techniques.
In Lane Crawford, Barrie’s collections are showcased alongside Celine and The Row, with a price point to match. However, you might find some good discounts, especially at SKP and Lane Crawford outlets, where items occasionally go for half off. Being a Chanel brand, Barrie is known for colorful, Chanel-inspired pieces.
Barrie represents the high-end version of Crush Collection’s aesthetic, with Chanel-style coats that are 100% cashmere rather than polyester-cashmere blends or mixed fibers. Barrie’s cashmere is exclusively Scottish, while most other brands, even premium ones like Sa Su Phi, use Italian cashmere. This is the first time I’ve encountered Scottish cashmere.
One of this year’s standout pieces from Barrie is a turtleneck knit cape from the second row in the collection.
Previously, Barrie offered a pair of 100% cashmere checkered pants for Singles' Day, but they sold out quickly as the discount brought the price down by over 10,000 RMB.
Shoes
Equil
I recently purchased two pairs of shoes from Lane Crawford Outlet Double 11 Haul: Luxe Cashmere & Sparkling Shoes , both from brands highly recommended by Lane Crawford’s own staff for their great value and comfort. Both are in the 3,000 CNY price range at full price and are practical, everyday shoes designed for wearability and comfort.
As a Lane Crawford in-house brand, Equil offers not only a range of women’s footwear but also menswear. The men’s line includes higher-end materials like silk, wool, and leather, as well as cotton options for shirts and trousers.
Pedro Garcia
Pedro Garcia is a renowned Spanish footwear brand, with all shoes made in Spain since its founding in 1925. The brand originated in the small town of Elda, Spain, where Pedro Garcia and his wife Mila initially operated a children’s shoe factory. In the 1960s, they transitioned to fashion footwear, focusing on high-quality, comfortable shoes and remaining committed to Spanish craftsmanship. Today, the brand is run by the founders’ grandchildren, Pedro and Mila, and continues to merge traditional techniques with modern design while staying true to its family-owned heritage.
Pedro Garcia is celebrated for its artisanal approach and dedication to traditional Spanish shoemaking, with all shoes handmade in Elda. A single pair often requires the collaborative work of 89 artisans, ensuring exceptional quality and a distinctive finish.
The brand initially gained fame with its satin flat shoes featuring a luxurious silk sheen, and later expanded the satin fabric across loafers, flats, heeled sandals, and slides.
Below is the newly released Lug series from the 2024 Autumn/Winter collection, featuring ultra-light rubber soles.
This sale season focuses mainly on Pedro Garcia sandals, though I don’t particularly care for the styles, nor am I a fan of slides.
Pedro Garcia boots are priced higher, generally over 5,000 CNY. Their spring/summer shoes are more popular in China, so boots are relatively rare in local stores.
Common Projects
The iconic Achilles model from Common Projects is a classic, available in multiple colors. Although initially designed for men, Common Projects now offers unisex styles. Men can consider the women’s version if they have smaller feet; larger women’s sizes often go on sale. For example, Eddy picked up a pair of pink size 40s from the women’s line at a discount. Much like Pedro Garcia, Common Projects offers excellent value, with all-leather construction that becomes more comfortable with wear. I’ve previously reviewed Common Projects in detail in 4 Pairs of Classic High-Quality White Leather Sneakers for men over 30s .
Marsèll
Marsèll is a distinguished Italian footwear brand established in 2001 by Elisa and Marco Cima. Known for meticulous craftsmanship and premium materials, Marsèll is headquartered in the Riviera del Brenta area near Venice, famous for luxury goods production. Handcrafted in Venice with top-grade leather, Marsèll shoes are priced higher than Common Projects and Pedro Garcia, with styles starting around 6,000 CNY for shoes, 8,000 CNY for ankle boots, and over 10,000 CNY for women’s tall boots and bags.
Marsèll’s most popular items are their ankle boots and Derby shoes. Rather than style codes, Marsèll names each model (e.g., capozucca and gommello), with models bearing “zucca” being among the most iconic. The brand uses calf and horse leather, which are soft and supple. The designs are often rounded, with a smooth, single-piece leather body and a slight upward curve at the toe.
During this sale season, only Marsèll’s summer styles are discounted.
Marsèll and Church’s are top brands for quality leather shoes, each appealing to those seeking craftsmanship and durability. While Marsèll has an Italian aesthetic, Church’s represents classic English style.
Gabriela Hearst
Gabriela Hearst designs pieces that are comparable in price and prestige to The Row. While her clothing suits taller women (170 cm+) and leans toward a polished, formal style reminiscent of what might appeal to a First Lady, I’d recommend her shoes for their unique design and construction.
Currently, Lane Crawford is offering discounts on Gabriela Hearst items, and many styles can also be found at SKP’s outlet stores. While the brand’s aesthetic might feel a bit formal for petite Asian frames and may not align with local tastes, her footwear stands out for its craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
House
Frette
Frette is an Italian luxury home textile brand founded in 1860 by Jean Baptiste Edmond Frette, Alexandre Payre, and Charles Chaboud. Known for its exquisite craftsmanship and premium materials, Frette is one of the world’s oldest high-end textile manufacturers. Their product line includes bedding, towels, and robes, all made from the finest materials, such as long-staple cotton, silk, and wool, often featuring intricate jacquard weaving. Frette’s linens have graced the beds of European royalty, noble families worldwide, and numerous five-star hotels. Their bedding was even chosen for the Titanic and the Orient Express.
As my go-to home textile brand, Frette exclusively manufactures its sheets in Italy. I previously thought high thread counts like 140 in China’s Luolai collections were the gold standard, but Frette’s products redefine luxury, with pure cotton sets priced between 20,000–40,000 CNY, and cotton-silk blends reaching 40,000–60,000 CNY. Italian linens use thread count rather than yarn count for quality, with Frette products ranging from 200 to 400 thread count.
I’ve also wanted a double-sized cashmere blanket for a while. Although I checked 1436, they only offer 1.3m x 2m single blankets, while Frette offers a 2m x 2m option, making it an instant favorite.
Epilogue
I’ve added these brands to my personal wish list, so I can focus on these selections in future purchases. It’s also worth noting that some items available offline might not be listed online, so while the Lane Crawford mini-program is convenient, in-store visits are still worthwhile. Additionally, Lane Crawford’s domestic website and the international site have different inventories and promotions.
This is the last day of Singles' Day sales, and many of the premium items on the Lane Crawford mini-program are already sold out. For these kinds of sales events, the early bird truly gets the worm.
