MIKAINE
MIKAINE is a Zurich-based accessories brand founded in 2021. It makes cashmere and wool accessories such as scarves, shawls, gloves and hats, produced by family-owned manufacturers in Northern Italy.
| Founded | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Main material | Cashmere |
| Production | Northern Italy |
| Website | mikaine.com |
What is MIKAINE?
MIKAINE is a Swiss accessories brand based in Zurich, founded in 2021. It focuses on timeless knitted and woven accessories for men and women, with an emphasis on responsible materials and artisanal production.
Products and positioning
Its Essentials Collection includes:
- Scarves, shawls and ponchos
- Gloves
- Beanies, flat caps and baseball caps
The pieces are made mainly from cashmere, with merino wool, cotton and lambskin leather also used. The cashmere is certified to the Responsible Wool Standard, and textiles are sourced from animal welfare approved suppliers.
Production is carried out by family-owned artisanal manufacturers in Northern Italy. The founders combine a design background from studies in Paris with relationships with Italian makers.
Distribution
MIKAINE sells directly to consumers through its own online store.
Why it matters
MIKAINE is an example of a small direct-to-consumer luxury accessories label pairing Swiss branding with Italian manufacturing, and using certified fibre sourcing as a central part of its proposition.
Frequently asked questions
Where is MIKAINE from?
MIKAINE is an accessories brand based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2021.
What does MIKAINE sell?
MIKAINE sells cashmere and wool accessories such as scarves, shawls, ponchos, gloves and hats.