Barrie is a cashmere knitwear manufacturer founded in Hawick in 1903 by Walter Barrie and Robert Kersel, originally making hosiery. Chanel bought the mill in 2012 as part of its Métiers d'Art group and launched Barrie as a standalone label in 2014. Collections are designed in Paris and knitted in Hawick, with cardigans around €1,290–1,490 and pullovers around €870–1,390.
Key facts
- Founded 1903 in Hawick by Walter Barrie and Robert Kersel
- Acquired by Chanel in October 2012; own-label brand launched 2014
- Moved to a purpose-built cashmere factory at Burnfoot, Hawick, in 1975
- Design studio in Paris; all production remains in Hawick
Fibres and construction
Barrie works principally in Cashmere. Construction and techniques associated with the house include fully-fashioned and hand-finished. It is based in Scotland, a country that is the historic centre of luxury cashmere knitting.
How to judge Barrie quality
- For cashmere pieces, look for a stated micron count or grade, 2-ply yarn for sweaters, and a dense knit with no daylight through plain areas. See the cashmere grading guide.
- This house knits fully-fashioned: check for fashioning marks along the armhole and flat, linked seams inside — the signatures of shaped, stitch-by-stitch construction.
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Barrie: frequently asked questions
Where is Barrie knitwear made?
Barrie is based in Hawick, Scotland. Founded 1903 in Hawick by Walter Barrie and Robert Kersel.
What is Barrie known for?
Barrie is known for chanel-owned Hawick cashmere house, designed in Paris and knitted in the Scottish Borders. Its principal fibres are Cashmere.
Is Barrie a luxury brand?
Barrie sits in the ultra-luxury tier of this index (typically above $1,000 for a sweater). Its construction methods include fully-fashioned and hand-finished. It is listed here on the basis of fibre quality, construction and provenance rather than price alone.
How much does Barrie knitwear cost?
Barrie is typically above $1,000 for a sweater at the time of writing. Prices vary by fibre and style.
Sources
Facts verified against the sources above on 16 September 2026. Prices are indicative and change; check the house's own site.