Gigi Hadid’s Guest In Residence: Y2K-Inspired Luxury Cashmere for All
Staff Editor Gigi Hadid’s Guest In Residence Launches Luxury Cashmere Collection
Supermodel Gigi Hadid has expanded her fashion empire with the launch of Guest In Residence, a luxury cashmere brand co-founded with industry veterans Gabriella Karefa-Johnson and Sijeo Kim. The brand’s fall collection, featuring genderless, boxy designs in vibrant colors, has hit the market with a focus on creating “future heirlooms.”
The collection draws inspiration from Y2K style, evoking nostalgia with its bold palette reminiscent of a Nickelodeon character’s wardrobe. Among the standout pieces is an oversized crewneck in a striking “Matcha” green.
Guest In Residence’s cashmere quality sets it apart from competitors. The 14-gauge knit produces an extremely soft and smooth texture, free from coarseness or itchiness. This higher gauge suggests a closer-knit fabric that may be more resistant to pilling.
However, the luxury comes at a price. The Oversized Crewneck retails for $385, a significant investment for a single item. While the sweater maintains its shape and feel after washing, some minor imperfections in interior stitching have been noted.
Fit-wise, the brand embraces an oversized aesthetic. A medium size on a 5-foot-9 frame provides a slouchy look with dropped shoulders, adding a masculine edge to the silhouette.
Guest In Residence sources its cashmere from a farm in Inner Mongolia. However, the brand’s transparency regarding sourcing and sustainability practices is limited, resulting in a low rating from the ethical fashion guide Good On You.
Despite some construction flaws and the high price point, the brand’s cashmere offerings have been praised for their soft feel and minimal pilling after wear. The lightweight yet cozy nature of the sweaters makes them suitable for extended wear into autumn.
As Guest In Residence continues to establish itself in the luxury cashmere market, fashion enthusiasts and sustainability-conscious consumers alike will be watching to see how the brand evolves its practices and maintains its commitment to creating enduring, high-quality pieces.
