Monday, April 28, 2008  08:59 AM

cashmere mafia

Degrees

As a former model and main squeeze of Matthew Mellon for four years running, Noelle Reno knows a thing or two about the importance of looking good fresh off the plane. That's why she and Mellon created Degrees of Freedom, a luxe line of cashmere coats and separates that blends the drama of high fashion (puff sleeves and asymmetrical collars) with the comfort of your favorite velour tracksuit. "The pieces are chic, but cozy enough that you don't need that nasty blanket on the airplane," says Reno. Last year, the duo launched a capsule collection of eight looks, including the cocoon-shaped Noelle coat and a biker jacket—both are made with 12-gauge cashmere, have sterling silver components, and are lined with silk cashmere—with Harvey Nichols in the U.K. and Intermix in the U.S. But soon Degrees of Freedom's first full line of separates and outerwear will be available in stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Henri Bendel, and Fred Segal (prices range from $150 to $1,600). Think of the pieces the way your mom thought of her favorite St. John's jacket, only updated—knitwear cool enough to wear in public but cozy enough to take a nap in.

Photo: Courtesy of Degrees of Freedom


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