Le Bonnet is an Amsterdam brand founded in 2015 that is best known for wool beanies and scarves, with the range since expanded to crewneck and turtleneck sweaters. Its wool is spun at an English mill over 250 years old and knitted and finished at a Scottish mill with more than 180 years of history. The seam-free Shetland crewneck is priced at €250; beanies at €70.
Key facts
- Founded in 2015 by Matthieu Jansen in Amsterdam, joined shortly after by Vasco de Vries
- Wool spun at an English mill over 250 years old; knitted at a Scottish mill over 180 years old
- Crewneck sweater is 100% Shetland wool, made in Scotland with seam-free knitting, €250
- Beanies priced at €70 across a wide colour range
Fibres and construction
Le Bonnet works principally in Wool, lambswool & Shetland. Construction and techniques associated with the house include seamless. It is based in Netherlands, The Netherlands is a newer voice in luxury knitwear, led by Amsterdam labels designing minimal, one-size cashmere knitted in Mongolian and European mills..
How to judge Le Bonnet quality
- Lambswool and Shetland are coarser than cashmere by design; judge them on density, recovery when stretched, and the mill's finishing rather than on softness in the shop.
- Seamless whole-garment pieces have no seams to inspect; judge them on stitch evenness, weight and how cleanly the neck and cuffs finish.
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Le Bonnet: frequently asked questions
Where is Le Bonnet knitwear made?
Le Bonnet is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2015 by Matthieu Jansen in Amsterdam, joined shortly after by Vasco de Vries.
What is Le Bonnet known for?
Le Bonnet is known for amsterdam-designed, Scottish-knitted wool beanies, scarves and seamless Shetland sweaters. Its principal fibres are Wool, lambswool & Shetland.
Is Le Bonnet a luxury brand?
Le Bonnet sits in the premium tier of this index (roughly $150–$400 for a sweater). Its construction methods include seamless. It is listed here on the basis of fibre quality, construction and provenance rather than price alone.
How much does Le Bonnet knitwear cost?
Le Bonnet is roughly $150–$400 for a sweater at the time of writing. Crewneck sweater is 100% Shetland wool, made in Scotland with seam-free knitting, €250
Sources
Facts verified against the sources above on 16 September 2026. Prices are indicative and change; check the house's own site.