A Story of Love, Craft, and Legacy
Venezuelan-born founder and devoted mother of three, María Busquets, envisioned a world where children could be wrapped in the purest, most luxurious natural fibres. In 2000, she brought that vision to life with the launch of Cashmirino — the world’s first pure cashmere baby brand. What began as a mother’s dream to create heirloom-quality garments evolved into an internationally revered eco-luxury label, setting the gold standard for slow fashion in children's clothing.
With an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and exclusivity, Cashmirino designs timeless, hand-finished collections crafted from the world’s finest natural materials.
María’s philosophy was simple yet groundbreaking: create children’s clothing that blends artistry with sustainability.
Long before the industry embraced the concept, Cashmirino pioneered slow fashion, producing small, curated collections using only 100% natural fibres.
Each piece is meticulously crafted in Italy, Peru, and Inner Mongolia, where the most skilled artisans bring her designs to life using age-old techniques such as hand-embroidery, crocheting, appliqué, and smocking.
“Cashmirino’s pure art is made by mothers worldwide for children worldwide. We are proud to collaborate with artisan mums in different countries and dress children all around the globe.” — María Busquets
The Inner Mongolia Journey
María’s pursuit of perfection led her to Inner Mongolia, home to the world’s most coveted cashmere. For decades, she has personally travelled to this remote region, overcoming language barriers to collaborate closely with master spinners and weavers. The intricate designs and unparalleled softness of Cashmirino cashmere are the result of this enduring dedication.
The Italian Tale of the Dress
Creating a Cashmirino smock dress is a journey steeped in tradition. Each dress embarks on an intricate path through specialist ateliers in northern Milan, where cutting, stitching, and pressing take place. The hand embroidery alone demands up to 45 hours of meticulous craftsmanship, executed by embroidery specialists from their homes. Every detail is a dialogue between María and her artisans, ensuring the final piece is not just clothing but a work of art.
The Pathway to Peru
When María was invited by PromPerú, she instantly fell in love with the country’s rich artisan heritage, vibrant culture, and the unparalleled softness of handpicked Peruvian pima cotton and high-altitude royal alpaca. Peru’s centuries-old traditions of knitting and embroidery have been seamlessly woven into Cashmirino’s DNA, bringing its collections to life with breathtaking colour combinations and folklore-inspired designs.
More than just a luxury brand, Cashmirino is a legacy — a promise of quality, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance.
Every piece is made to bring joy and warmth to the child who wears it, and to be cherished across generations.
Despite the challenges in global retail, Cashmirino has flourished, building a devoted international clientele through its thriving e-commerce platform and flagship boutiques. The London store, located in the iconic Burlington Arcade, Mayfair, is a hidden jewel of timeless elegance. At the same time, the Milan boutique, nestled in Via San Pietro all’Orto 2, stands in the heart of one of the world’s most stylish districts.
A symbol of refined taste, exclusivity, and craftsmanship, Cashmirino is where fashion becomes art, and tradition meets luxury.