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1980s Knit Sweater

1980's Missoni Chunky Fuschia Knit Sweater
1980's Missoni Chunky Fuschia Knit Sweater

1980's Missoni Chunky Fuschia Knit Sweater

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1980's Missoni Chunky Fuschia Knit Sweater

By Missoni

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980's Missoni fuschia wool/nylon oversized shawl style knit sweater with a drop shoulder. The

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1980s Italian Cardigans

1980s Krizia Brown Knit Tunic Length Sweater with Leopard
1980s Krizia Brown Knit Tunic Length Sweater with Leopard

1980s Krizia Brown Knit Tunic Length Sweater with Leopard

By Krizia

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Krizia tunic length sweater from the 1980s. Sheer dark chocolate brown knit with a large

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1980s Italian Pullovers

1980s Karl Lagerfeld Grey Knit Sweater with Classical Roman Figures
1980s Karl Lagerfeld Grey Knit Sweater with Classical Roman Figures

1980s Karl Lagerfeld Grey Knit Sweater with Classical Roman Figures

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980s Karl Lagerfeld knit sweater. Grey with cream trim at cuffs and hem. Centre features a scene

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1980s French Pullovers

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Openwork Knit Pullover Sweater Top, 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Openwork Knit Pullover Sweater Top, 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Openwork Knit Pullover Sweater Top, 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Munich, DE

Charming Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche vintage sweater in cinnamon-coloured openwork viscose knit

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1980s French Pullovers

1980s Krizia Abstract Wool & Cashmere Sweater
1980s Krizia Abstract Wool & Cashmere Sweater

1980s Krizia Abstract Wool & Cashmere Sweater

By Krizia

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Unique 1980s Krizia knit sweater. Teal blue with large multi colour turn-of-the-century Gustav

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1980s Italian Pullovers

Gianni Versace Late 1980s Knit Cardigan
Gianni Versace Late 1980s Knit Cardigan

Gianni Versace Late 1980s Knit Cardigan

By Gianni Versace

Located in Chipping Norton, GB

A rare Gianni Versace knit cardigan from the late 1980s, featuring an abstract graphic motif

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1990s Italian Pullovers

Couture Castelbajac TuxedoStripeSequins BiasCutCashmere Asymmetric Knit, 1980s
Couture Castelbajac TuxedoStripeSequins BiasCutCashmere Asymmetric Knit, 1980s

Couture Castelbajac TuxedoStripeSequins BiasCutCashmere Asymmetric Knit, 1980s

By Castelbajac, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Located in Chicago, IL

oversized soft cashmere-viscose-wool bias-cut Italian-knit black sweater has made-in-France hand-sewn-sequin

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1980s French Pullovers

Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up Cardigan
Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up Cardigan

Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up Cardigan

By Missoni

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into the world of vintage fashion with this exquisite Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up

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1980s Italian Cardigans

1980s Black & Gold Knit Sweater
1980s Black & Gold Knit Sweater

1980s Black & Gold Knit Sweater

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the 1980s Black & Gold Knit Sweater—a show-stopping statement piece that seamlessly

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1980s Shirts

1980's 2nd Gen Courreges Neon Red Knit Sweater Dress
1980's 2nd Gen Courreges Neon Red Knit Sweater Dress

1980's 2nd Gen Courreges Neon Red Knit Sweater Dress

By André Courrèges

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Courreges 1980’s ribbed wool mock turtleneck sweater dress. A classic Courreges style reissued 20

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1980s French Casual Dresses

MICHAELE VOLLBRACHT Circa 1980's Boucle Wool and Angora Knit Sweater
MICHAELE VOLLBRACHT Circa 1980's Boucle Wool and Angora Knit Sweater

MICHAELE VOLLBRACHT Circa 1980's Boucle Wool and Angora Knit Sweater

By Michaele Vollbracht

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Michaele Vollbracht coat is composed of a wool boucle with Angora accents. Features a classic open style design. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference...

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1980s American Dolman Sleeve Coats

Junko Koshino Vintage 1980s 80s Yellow Knit Asymmetric Sweater Dress
Junko Koshino Vintage 1980s 80s Yellow Knit Asymmetric Sweater Dress

Junko Koshino Vintage 1980s 80s Yellow Knit Asymmetric Sweater Dress

By Junko Koshino

Located in Sparks, NV

Rare vintage knit dress by Junko Koshino. Asymmetric hemline and yellow, black and silver striped

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1980s Japanese Mini Dresses

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Sonia Rykiel Vintage Pink Striped 1980s Knit Sweater Top w Logo Emblem
Sonia Rykiel Vintage Pink Striped 1980s Knit Sweater Top w Logo Emblem

Sonia Rykiel Vintage Pink Striped 1980s Knit Sweater Top w Logo Emblem

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in Portland, OR

This vintage late 1980's Sonia Rykiel Paris Wool striped oversized top is in a pale beige with

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1980s Italian Pullovers

Chloe Hand-knit Ivory Cardigan  Sweater 1980's EX++
Chloe Hand-knit Ivory Cardigan  Sweater 1980's EX++

Chloe Hand-knit Ivory Cardigan Sweater 1980's EX++

By Chloé

Located in Newport Coast, CA

1980’s Chloe: Ivory Heavy hand knit cardigan sweater in excellent condition. Ruffle at bodice and

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1980s Italian Cardigans

Yohji Yamamoto Y's For Men 1980's Hand-Knitted Sweater
Yohji Yamamoto Y's For Men 1980's Hand-Knitted Sweater

Yohji Yamamoto Y's For Men 1980's Hand-Knitted Sweater

By Yohji Yamamoto Y's, Yohji Yamamoto

Located in Seattle, WA

Size: Medium, fits one size up to a Large or even Extra Large. Condition: The item is in good condition, the neck tag has a hand-written note by the manufacturer Please feels free ...

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1980s Japanese Pullovers

Vintage 1980s Claude Montana Gold Shimmer Pullover Sweater Top
Vintage 1980s Claude Montana Gold Shimmer Pullover Sweater Top

Vintage 1980s Claude Montana Gold Shimmer Pullover Sweater Top

By Claude Montana

Located in Portland, OR

This is such a stunning vintage 1980's gold metallic knit pullover sweater from Claude Montana

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1980s Italian Pullovers

Jhane Barnes 1980s Mens
Jhane Barnes 1980s Mens

Jhane Barnes 1980s Mens

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Men's 1980s Jhane Barnes chunky knit sweater made of black and yellow blend fabric (52% cotton, 22

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1980s Hand Knit Multicolor Sweater Dress
1980s Hand Knit Multicolor Sweater Dress

1980s Hand Knit Multicolor Sweater Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing this striking 1980s Hand-Knit Multicolor Sweater Dress, a true gem that captures the

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1980s Sweaters

Lord & Taylor Peruvian Hand Knit Cardigan Sweater, 1980's
Lord & Taylor Peruvian Hand Knit Cardigan Sweater, 1980's

Lord & Taylor Peruvian Hand Knit Cardigan Sweater, 1980's

By Lord & Taylor

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charming Peruvian hand knit cardigan sweater for Lord & Taylor with folkloric style figures in

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1980s Peruvian Cardigans

1980S Tan Knit Fringe Sweater
1980S Tan Knit Fringe Sweater

1980S Tan Knit Fringe Sweater

Located in New York, NY

1980S Tan Knit Fringe Sweater

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1980s Pullovers

Metallic knit wild tiger knit sweater 1980s
Metallic knit wild tiger knit sweater 1980s

Metallic knit wild tiger knit sweater 1980s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Metallic knit wild tiger knit sweater from the 1980s. Over size pull over sweater knitted in shades

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1980s Unknown Pullovers

Vintage Krizia airplane knit sweater 1980s
Vintage Krizia airplane knit sweater 1980s

Vintage Krizia airplane knit sweater 1980s

By Mariuccia Mandelli, Krizia Maglia

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Krizia vintage airplane cotton and rayon knit pullover sweater...Round neck sweater features a

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1980s Italian Pullovers

1980s Sonia Rykiel Knit Skirt and Sweater Ensemble
1980s Sonia Rykiel Knit Skirt and Sweater Ensemble

1980s Sonia Rykiel Knit Skirt and Sweater Ensemble

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Sonia Rykiel black knit skirt and beige and black striped sweater ensemble from the 1980s. The

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1980s French Pullovers

Rare vintage 1980s colour pop Chevron knit sweater
Rare vintage 1980s colour pop Chevron knit sweater

Rare vintage 1980s colour pop Chevron knit sweater

Located in NEWARK, GB

A rare vintage 1980s funky and colourful zig zag or chevron knit wool sweater or jumper. This is

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Late 20th Century British Pullovers

1980s Ungaro Black Wool Knit Sweater with Oversewn Florals
1980s Ungaro Black Wool Knit Sweater with Oversewn Florals

1980s Ungaro Black Wool Knit Sweater with Oversewn Florals

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980s Ungaro knit mandarin collar sweater. Black with red trim at the neck and bright multicolour

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1980s French Pullovers

1980s Sonia Rykiel Knits Black Wool/Silk Sweater (M)
1980s Sonia Rykiel Knits Black Wool/Silk Sweater (M)

1980s Sonia Rykiel Knits Black Wool/Silk Sweater (M)

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in Port Hope, ON

Suitable for the evening as well as over a pair of leggings or jeans, this wool and silk sweater

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1980s French Pullovers

1980's Sonia Rykiel Oversized Peach Hand Knit Cardigan
1980's Sonia Rykiel Oversized Peach Hand Knit Cardigan

1980's Sonia Rykiel Oversized Peach Hand Knit Cardigan

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Cozy peach wool hand knit Sonia Rykiel car coat style cardigan from the 1980's. Features a single

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1980s French Cardigans

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Intarsia Knit Cardigan
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Intarsia Knit Cardigan

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Intarsia Knit Cardigan

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Mix comfort and style with this adorable Yves Saint Laurent brown and beige intarsia knit cardigan

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1980s French Cardigans

Vintage 80s metallic knit sweater, Mondi
Vintage 80s metallic knit sweater, Mondi

Vintage 80s metallic knit sweater, Mondi

By Mondi

Located in NEWARK, GB

A vintage 1980s funky metallic knit wool sweater or jumper. This is the epitome of the 1980s and

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Late 20th Century German Pullovers

1980s Alaia Open Knit Micro-Mini Body-Con Dress
1980s Alaia Open Knit Micro-Mini Body-Con Dress

1980s Alaia Open Knit Micro-Mini Body-Con Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

1980s Alaia Open Knit Micro-Mini Body-Con Dress

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1980s French Sweaters

Gianfranco Ferre black knit tunic top, 1980s
Gianfranco Ferre black knit tunic top, 1980s

Gianfranco Ferre black knit tunic top, 1980s

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s GIANFRANCO FERRE black viscose knit tunic top. fit size 4/6/8

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1980s Italian Pullovers

1980'S Tan & Ivory Knit Sweater Dress
1980'S Tan & Ivory Knit Sweater Dress

1980'S Tan & Ivory Knit Sweater Dress

Located in New York, NY

1980'S Tan & Ivory Knit Sweater Dress

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1980s Casual Dresses

early 1980's ISSEY MIYAKE oatmeal hand knit sweater
early 1980's ISSEY MIYAKE oatmeal hand knit sweater

early 1980's ISSEY MIYAKE oatmeal hand knit sweater

By Issey Miyake

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Heavy weight oatmeal colored hand knit cardigan from Issey Miyake dating to the early 1980's

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COURREGES c.1980's Black Wool Cable Knit Mock Neck Sweater Dress
COURREGES c.1980's Black Wool Cable Knit Mock Neck Sweater Dress

COURREGES c.1980's Black Wool Cable Knit Mock Neck Sweater Dress

By André Courrèges

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Courreges c.1980's black wool cable knit mock neck sweater dress. Designed by Andre

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1980s French Informal Dresses

1980s Missoni Knit Sweater Dress w/ Abstract Faces
1980s Missoni Knit Sweater Dress w/ Abstract Faces

1980s Missoni Knit Sweater Dress w/ Abstract Faces

By Missoni

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous knee-length 1980s Missoni lightweight knit sweater dress or tunic with abstract face or

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1980s Italian Casual Dresses

Issey Miyake ribbed knit sweater dress, circa 1980s
Issey Miyake ribbed knit sweater dress, circa 1980s

Issey Miyake ribbed knit sweater dress, circa 1980s

By Issey Miyake

Located in London, GB

Early Issey Miyake black ribbed knit sweater dress, circa 1980s. The dress features a v-neck collar

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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Italian Mod Wool Knit Sweater Dress circa 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Italian Mod Wool Knit Sweater Dress circa 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Italian Mod Wool Knit Sweater Dress circa 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in University City, MO

Yves Saint Laurent Italian mod wool knit sweater dress c 1980s The unique wool knit dress is

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1980s Sonia Rykiel Sweater Dress Set with Knit Flower Details Size S
1980s Sonia Rykiel Sweater Dress Set with Knit Flower Details Size S

1980s Sonia Rykiel Sweater Dress Set with Knit Flower Details Size S

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Sonia Rykiel soft black wool sweater with a spray of yarn roses of pink, red, magenta, and

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By Alexander McQueen

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1980s Knit Sweater For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1980s knit sweater for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Missoni, Yves Saint Laurent and Azzedine Alaïa are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1980s Knit Sweater?

Prices for a 1980s knit sweater can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $18,600, while, on average they fetch $491.

Finding the Right Sweaters for You

The vintage sweaters in your dresser may have humble origins, but they can’t be beaten for year-round fashion.

In the 15th century, sweaters originated as jersey tunics and other knitted shirts designed to keep sailors and fishermen warm. Later, during the 1880s in America, these knitted or crocheted vests or pullovers — in Britain, “jumpers” — were thought to substantially help athletes shed pounds as needed. Sweaters were an ideal garment for sports and outdoor events in the late 19th century. The knit fabric permitted movement but the material also protected against the cold. It wasn’t until the 1920s, however, that sweaters were introduced to the world of high fashion, thanks to pioneering designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.

A versatile garment, sweaters go well with most looks — from a casual gathering over drinks with friends to complementing a professional ensemble for the office to a night out at the theater. Simply pair a timeless cardigan with slacks or a skirt and your nicest dress shoes for any occasion, in any season, to tie an outfit together.

Once they were considered en vogue, sweaters were no longer strictly made with natural fibers like wool. Over time, fashion designers introduced the use of softer, synthetic materials. Today, traditional sweaters, such as those made with merino wool, are just as popular as more modern creations, such as the sweater dress. Similar to sweatshirts, sweaters come in all kinds of materials, from light synthetic blends perfect for spring to heavier fabrics, like cable-knit wool, to stay cozy and warm in winter and embrace the Danish concept of hygge.

A crucial factor that goes into selecting the perfect sweater is the material. High-quality wool, such as merino wool, which is soft and breathable, will feel luxurious and keep you warm on even the chilliest of evenings. Alpaca fleece, the fibers of which are native to Peru, offers the same warmth as wool, but an alpaca sweater is going to feel even softer than a merino wool sweater, similar to cashmere. Who doesn’t want a slouchy, oversize sweater made of a mix of mohair, nylon and wool on those subzero East Coast nights?

It’s important to note that wool can be a finicky material, easy to stain or distort and stretch. Synthetic materials are not only lightweight, but a nylon or polyester sweater will also be easier to wash and care for. If you opt for wool, take care of your sweater — fabric shavers, fabric combs and the local dry cleaner are your friends.

Sweaters come in various styles like V-neck, turtleneck and crewneck, which is the most popular style. For those extra cold days, a turtleneck offers added warmth without sacrificing style. Those looking for a casual touch that still emphasizes elegance can opt for a long tunic or scoop-neck pullover.

Maybe Versace or Gucci sweaters catch your eye, or ’90s fashion is your thing and a color-blocked sweater dress or John Galliano cardigan of the era is already a closet staple for you. Perhaps you’d rather opt for a 1970s long-sleeve knit top from Yves Saint Laurent. Either way, you’ll find exactly the black, beige or red vintage sweater you’re looking for in men, women or unisex styles today on 1stDibs.

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