Much as we hate to admit it, those Left Coasters know a thing or two about good living.

Endless sunshine, vineyards up the wazoo, fresh artichokes, the Playboy Mansion. Sounds great. (If you’re one of those optimists.)

What have we got? Bone-dry wit, buckets of sarcasm, Pilgrim pedigrees — and a really good reason to wear cashmere.

Especially brilliant and affordable new cashmere designed by LA Made (oh, the irony). Lightweight and slim fitting, the sweaters sell for way less than the typical $250. (That should appeal to Brahmin tight-fistedness.)

Deep V-necks and hoodies come in a New England palette (navy, heather, black, and wine) and hang low to hug all the right spots. Wear them until the black depths of winter subside.

You know, sometime in June.

Available at Mint Julep, 1302 Beacon Street, Brookline (617-232-3600); 6 Church Street, Cambridge (617-576-6468).