Éric Bompard is a French house specialising almost exclusively in cashmere, from crew and V-neck sweaters to scarves, accessories and children's pieces. The founder, a former IT technician, started the business after a trip to Asia introduced him to cashmere, opening a first boutique in Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1985. Since 2018 it has been owned by an investor group led by Xavier Marie with Apax Partners and Bpifrance; sweaters run roughly €350–890.
Key facts
- First boutique opened in Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1985; flagships on the Champs-Élysées and rue du Bac
- Works almost exclusively in cashmere, known for a wide seasonal colour palette
- Acquired in 2018 by Xavier Marie with Apax Partners and Bpifrance
- Sweaters run roughly €350–890
Fibres and construction
Éric Bompard works principally in Cashmere. Construction and techniques associated with the house include fully-fashioned. It is based in France, France contributes two distinct luxury knitwear traditions: the Breton and Norman marinière, knitted in dense combed wool and cotton since the 19th century, and the Parisian cashmere specialists who source Mongolian fibre and finish it with French fashion sensibility..
How to judge Éric Bompard 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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Éric Bompard: frequently asked questions
Where is Éric Bompard knitwear made?
Éric Bompard is based in Paris, France. First boutique opened in Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1985; flagships on the Champs-Élysées and rue du Bac.
What is Éric Bompard known for?
Éric Bompard is known for france's cashmere specialist, from sweaters and scarves to childrenswear, in an exceptional colour range. Its principal fibres are Cashmere.
Is Éric Bompard a luxury brand?
Éric Bompard sits in the luxury tier of this index (roughly $400–$1,000 for a sweater). Its construction methods include fully-fashioned. It is listed here on the basis of fibre quality, construction and provenance rather than price alone.
How much does Éric Bompard knitwear cost?
Éric Bompard is roughly $400–$1,000 for a sweater at the time of writing. Sweaters run roughly €350–890
Sources
Facts verified against the sources above on 16 September 2026. Prices are indicative and change; check the house's own site.