The Elder Statesman was founded in Los Angeles in 2007 by Greg Chait, starting with a small run of cashmere blankets. Most production still happens in the brand's own arts-and-craft factory in downtown LA, using hand-spun yarns and in-house handloom knitters, weavers and dyers. Men's sweaters run roughly $1,050–2,390.
Key facts
- Founded 2007 by Greg Chait; began with cashmere blankets sold through Maxfield in LA
- Chait won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award in 2012
- Majority of product is made in the brand's own downtown Los Angeles factory
- Chrome Hearts took a minority stake in 2014
Fibres and construction
The Elder Statesman works principally in Cashmere. Construction and techniques associated with the house include hand-knit, hand-loomed and hand-dyed. It is based in United States, American luxury knitwear is led by Los Angeles and New York labels: hand-dyed and hand-loomed cashmere from California, and direct-to-consumer cashmere houses that source in Mongolia..
How to judge The Elder Statesman 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.
- Hand-knitted or hand-framed pieces show slight, natural irregularity in stitch tension; uniformity that looks machine-perfect may indicate otherwise.
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The Elder Statesman: frequently asked questions
Where is The Elder Statesman knitwear made?
The Elder Statesman is based in Los Angeles, United States. Founded 2007 by Greg Chait; began with cashmere blankets sold through Maxfield in LA.
What is The Elder Statesman known for?
The Elder Statesman is known for hand-loomed, hand-dyed Californian cashmere made in a downtown Los Angeles craft factory. Its principal fibres are Cashmere.
Is The Elder Statesman a luxury brand?
The Elder Statesman sits in the ultra-luxury tier of this index (typically above $1,000 for a sweater). Its construction methods include hand-knit, hand-loomed and hand-dyed. It is listed here on the basis of fibre quality, construction and provenance rather than price alone.
How much does The Elder Statesman knitwear cost?
The Elder Statesman 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.