Fendi cashmere sweaters: price by condition
| Condition | Typical |
|---|---|
| New with Tags | £144 (~$192) |
| Like New | £122 (~$163) |
| Good | £94 (~$125) |
| Fair | £65 (~$86) |
| For Parts | £36 (~$48) |
Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.
What holds its value across Fendi
- The Baguette in its original 1990s form, which is collected as a piece of fashion history rather than simply used
- The Peekaboo, whose twin-compartment construction and hand-finished edges put it in the house’s top tier
- Selleria pieces, identifiable by the visible saddle stitching, which are hand-sewn and priced accordingly
- Vintage Zucca and Zucchino monogram from the 1990s and early 2000s, which has come back strongly with buyers who want the era rather than the current logo
What pulls Fendi resale value down
- Delaminating coated canvas, where the printed surface lifts away from the backing — this is the standard end for FF canvas and cannot be re-bonded
- Cracked and flaking patent leather trim, which was used heavily on early Baguettes and hardens with age
- Sticky or tacky linings on older bags, caused by the coating breaking down, which buyers find difficult to accept at any price
- Replaced shoulder straps on the Baguette, since the strap is part of the design and a generic replacement is immediately visible
Identifying and dating yours
- The serial is stamped on a leather tab inside, often inside an interior pocket, and should be crisply impressed rather than printed
- Genuine FF canvas has the pattern aligned across seams and panels, which is where copies most often fail
- Hardware carries the house name on the zip pulls and feet; on the Baguette the buckle is the single most copied component and is worth photographing closely
What lifts any cashmere sweater, whatever the label
Cashmere is judged almost entirely on how it has been washed and stored, which is why two identical jumpers can sell for very different amounts.
- Two-ply or heavier construction with real weight to it
- No pilling, or pilling that has been properly removed
- Full-fashioned shoulders and a soft, dense handle
- Classic colours that sell in any season
And what pulls one down
- Moth holes, which are common and immediately visible
- Felting or shrinkage from a hot wash
- Thin single-ply knits that have gone see-through at the elbows
- Stretched cuffs and hems that no longer recover
Working out what yours is worth
- Hold the knit up to the light to reveal moth damage and thin patches
- Check the composition label for the cashmere percentage and ply
- De-pill it carefully before photographing
What to state in the listing
- The exact cashmere percentage, and what the rest of the blend is
- Pit-to-pit and body length laid flat
- Whether there are any moth holes, however small, and how many
- The ply if the label states it, since two-ply wears far better than single
Put the cashmere percentage and the brand in the title, because “100% Cashmere” is the search and a blend is a different product: “100% Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper, Camel, Size M”. If it is a blend, say the percentage rather than letting a buyer assume.
Preparing and photographing it
- De-pill it properly with a cashmere comb or a fabric shaver. This takes twenty minutes and reliably adds to the price.
- Hold it up to a window and check for moth holes, which are small, round and easy to miss under artificial light.
- Hand-wash gently if it needs it, and reshape flat to dry — never hang a wet cashmere sweater.
- Laid flat, front, on a contrasting plain surface
- The composition label showing the cashmere percentage and ply if stated
- A close, well-lit shot of the knit surface after de-pilling, to prove the condition
- Any hole, thin patch or repair, photographed against a light background so the size is clear
When it sells best, and handing it over
Sells from October through February, with a clear peak before Christmas. Outside that window prices soften noticeably, so a summer listing is usually worth holding.
Light, compact and cheap to post, so there is no reason to limit yourself to local buyers. Fold with tissue rather than compressing it hard, and use a waterproof mailing bag.
What buyers ask
Can peeling FF canvas be repaired?
No. The printed layer is bonded to a backing and once it lifts there is no way to reattach it invisibly. Photograph the affected panel clearly and price the bag as damaged.
Is a 1990s Baguette worth more than a new one?
Often yes, particularly in the rarer beaded and embroidered fabrics. Early examples are bought as collectors’ pieces, which the current production versions are not.
How much is a Fendi cashmere sweater worth?
Roughly £32 to £144 depending on condition, against £20 to £90 for cashmere sweaters generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.
What the fees would take elsewhere
At the mid-range £88 for a Fendi cashmere sweater, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:
| Platform | Fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | −£18 | £70 |
| eBay | −£12 | £76 |
| Mercari | −£9 | £79 |
| Etsy | −£6 | £82 |
| WishThrift | −£0 | £88 |
Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.
Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell a cashmere sweater for the title, handover and timing, or the general cashmere sweater value guide if yours is not a Fendi.
See also: all Fendi value guides · value guides by brand · buying a cashmere sweater · Clothing · condition grades.