The Row Convinced Me to Wear These Winter Tights

The influence of The Row is undeniable, a subtle yet powerful force. Rather than overtly encouraging consumerism, the brand founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen serves as a style masterclass, encouraging a rethinking of personal taste. The company has trained the fashion industry to prioritize fabric quality, precise proportions, garment movement, and versatile styling possibilities before making hasty decisions or purchases. The influence that brands have on a person’s wardrobe is a widely shared experience. There are many examples, but the most recent and shocking one was convincing me to swap out my sheer stockings for cashmere tights.

Those who know me will know that I look forward to winter in New York because I get to wear the sheer tights from the collection, especially the brown ones (those who know me will tell you more) Really I am fully aware of this). So it was quite a feat for The Row to convince me to swap out my favorite 10 or 20 denier sheer tights for something heavier and more opaque. But when I saw the Resort 2026 collection, I was mesmerized.

Back in March, At Paris Fashion Week, The Row debuted its Resort 2026 collection, continuing a minimalist yet complex aesthetic that is neither boring nor basic. Coats and flowing dresses of various collars were conspicuous, as were the absence of shoes. For almost half of the collection, thick cashmere tights, rather than shoes, separated the models’ feet from the carpet. As with the styling of the cashmere tights, they immediately caught my attention. If not combined with a dress or skirt, tights were worn as leggings, without layering anything over them, just a sweater or blouse, and over it a directional outerwear.

Cashmere tights are the definition of winter elegance. They are surprisingly soft compared to sheer tights, have natural heat retention, and have an elegant finish. Plus, the thick texture adds a unique depth and interest that instantly elevates the simplest winter look. However, if you have sensitive skin and feel itchy when wearing cashmere, this trend may not be to your liking. But don’t worry. There are plenty of other The Row-inspired looks you can dip your toes in without itching. Send me a message if you want ideas.

Keep scrolling to see how we recreated the runway look using tights from The Row collection, cashmere stockings from Calzedonia, and cashmere tights options to add to your 2026 rotation.