1950s Black Hong Kong Beaded Sweater
By Elise Tu
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elise Tu Hong Kong label black beaded cashmere sweater from the 1950s. Decorated down the front, along the back of the neck and on the cuffs with silver and gold beads resembling Chi...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Cashmere Short-Sleeve Cardigan, 2000s
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Materials: 100% cashmere. Made in Hong Kong.
1960's Black Sequin Wool Cardigan Size 40
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sequin cardigan is composed of a sequin wool. There are center front hook and eye closures. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for personal...
White V-neck Cardigan with Sequins and Pearls
Located in Alford, MA
V-neck cardigan in wool/angora blend featuring a band of iridescent white sequins down the front edges and on the patch pockets. The front of the sweater is further adorned with scat...
Black sequin edge to edge evening cardigan Circa 1980's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sequin edge to edge evening cardigan with hook&eye closure. Wool base and acetate lining. Split on both side, length= 9cm Knit edge in the inside bottom edge of the sleeves and...
1980s Black Wool Cardigan with Raised Satin Stitch Grape Applique
Located in London, GB
1980s lightweight black wool cardigan that is fully lined in a fine acetate. It has a remarkable raised satin stitch applique grape design in two places - the top left hand side with...
Sequinned Rose Sweater
Located in New York, NY
Charming hand knit ivory wool sweater covered in iridiscent sequins. Roses are sequinned into the pattern and are strewn randomly across front and back. Sweater has been pinned close...
Christian Lacroix Top and Cardigan with Floral Pattern
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in Hong Kong) - Set composed of viscose and cotton decorated with feathers and sequins.
Herve Leger Black Jersey Asymmetric Draped Open Cardigan
By Herve Léger
Located in New York, NY
The shoulder measures 20" across, sleeve is 22", cuff is 8" with the underarm circumference measuring 38". Size of this cardigan is Med-Large/Italy. Made in Hong Kong.
Vintage Donna Karan 1990s Semi Sheer Stretch Sequin Evening Cardigan Glamour Top
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Donna Karan, 1990s sequin cardigan, black evening knit, semi sheer sweater, stretch sequin top, Hong Kong made knit, cocktail cardigan, minimalist eveningwear
Ungaro Black Knit with Sequin Cardigan, 1990s
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emanuel Ungaro ter 1990s black knit with sequins cardigan is a size large. Cardigan has shoulder pads that can be removed if so desired. This is a gorgeous cardigan fit for any even...
Isaac Mizrahi F/W 1993 Runway Black Cardigan Sweater with Fur Cuffs
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Portland, OR
This Isaac Mizrahi soft black cardigan sweater was featured on the Fall Winter 1993 runway and it is such a stunning piece! This 100% merino wool cardigan has fur trimmed cuffs and 5...
1990s Vintage Donna Karan 2pc Cashmere Silk Evening Dress W Sequins & Cardigan
By Donna Karan
Located in Portland, OR
This outfit has the Donna Karan Black label and was made in Hong Kong. Though it is labeled a size small, I encourage you to review the measurements for the best fit.
Black Cardigan with Gold Beading
Located in Alford, MA
Nice beading and condition on this vintage cardigan in black wool. Gold beading in a floral pattern applied diagonally across the front and in center back and wrists. Simple gold bea...
BLACK VINTAGE CARDIGAN WITH WHITE BEADING
Located in Alford, MA
Beaded cardigans from the 1950s-'60s are among my favorite vintage items and I always try to have a supply on hand. It is especially hard to find them in black with white beading, bu...
Cervelle Multi-Color Bold Abstract Three Button Cardigan
Located in New York, NY
Size is med/large, 8/10, made in Hong Kong.
Bold Red Angora with Detailed Micro Seed Cardigan
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully bold-red angora cardigan is detailed with all hand-done micro-seed beading throughout the boards and combined with yellow silk edges. The cardigan is fully lined...
1960s Cream Angora Solid Sequin Pearl Button Cardigan
By BONNIE WONG
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Bonnie Wong hand-beaded cream angora and lambswool cardigan with faux pearl buttons down front. Silk chiffon lined.
Ruby-Red Angora with Micro-Sequins and Seed Beading Cardigan
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully ruby-red angora cardigan is hand-beaded with micro sequins and micro glass seed beading throughout. The shoulder measures 15 1/2" across, underarm circumference ...
1950s Red Wool Knit Sweater w Elaborate Black Beading and Piping
Located in Gresham, OR
Beautiful 1950s red wool knit sweater with black silk piping and elaborate black patterned beading. Fully lined.
Ralph Lauren Military Navy Blue & Gold Wool Sweater Jacket, 1990's
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ralph Lauren puts a fashionable spin on a military look with this wool knit cardigan sweater that resembles a Navy jacket. The decorative gold laurel leaf appliques at the collar, i...
SALMON SEQUINED CARDIGAN
Located in Alford, MA
Classic vintage beaded cardigan in salmon, a vibrant, unusual color. Straight cut, with hook-and-eye closures down front and lined body. Matching iridescent sequins form a dense bib ...
Sonia Rykiel Knit Cardigan and Culottes, 1980s
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Sonia Rykiel black wool knit cardigan with pale peach trim and peach culottes. Three font pockets on cardigan. Pants are lined. Condition: Excellent. Size 8 Cardigan: 36"...
Bold Multi-Color Abstract Maxi Woven Cardigan Coat
Located in New York, NY
Size is large, made in Hong Kong.
RR RALPH LAUREN wool cotton brown herringbone shawl collar cardigan jacket XS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Button front closure. 2-pocket design. Knitted cardigan jacket. Made in: Hong Kong CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.
Vanilla Beaded Sweater Girl Cardigan - Hong Kong, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
fabric: wool, nylon, angora, silk noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly repaired losses in sweater condition: very good with light staining on lining only measurement...
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Size: Medium - Large
1950s Monhan's Ltd. Black Pink Asian Wool Hong Kong Vintage 50s Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
In great condition. Made in Hong Kong Label reads Mohan's, Ltd. Approximately Size Medium - Large (lots of stretch) Measurements: 40-44 inch bust 34 inch waist
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Size: 42; comparable to size S-M
Black Angora Bead and Sequin Evening Cardigan Sweater, Hong Kong - S-M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
fabric: wool, nylon, angora, silk noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly repaired losses in sweater condition: excellent measurements: neckline opening: 5 ½” across, ...
1950s Blue Sequined Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
The decorated sweaters from the 1950s-'60s are always perfect vintage buys. This example is a knit cardigan decorated in an allover fan pattern of pale blue iridescent sequins, great...
Sequined Cardigan with Mnk Cuffs
Located in Alford, MA
Off-white wool cardigan covered with iridescent sequins and with three-quarter sleeves trimmed in white mink. Waist-length, collarless with hook-and-eye closures down front. Lined in...
Black and Silver Sequin Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Checkerboard sequin pattern in silver and black sequins on a wool cardigan with hook and eye closures. Lined. Timeless design. S-M.
Extravagant Sequined & Beaded Glittering Cardigan c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Olympic Hotel Seattle Doreen Lok Hong Kong Hilton Arcade The embellished wool cardigan secures with hook & eye closures lined in white silk Measurements The length from ...
1950 Caramel Color Cashmere Cardigan W/ Bronze Beading & Ribbon Flowers
Located in Gresham, OR
Button-down front. Hand beaded in Hong Kong. Size 6-8.
Beaded black lace & cashmere satin trimmed cardigan sweater 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beaded black lace & cashmere satin trimmed cardigan sweater 1950s...A beautiful sweater from the late 1950s...The cream cashmere sweater is overlaid with beaded black lace, the facin...
Helen Harper 1960s Black Wool Cardigan With Beaded Embellishment
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1960s silk lined fine knit cardigan in black with gold beaded embellishment is in impeccable vintage condition and a wonderfully diverse piece to transcend seasons and...
Saks Fifth Avenue Elegant Black Sequined Fox Trim Cardigan c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Elegant black sequined fox trim cardigan c 1970s The stylish wool knit cardigan is embellished with contiguous glittering black sequins throughout The cuffs are ...
Lil and Sue 1960s Soft Cream Angora Cardigan With Gold Tone Beadwork
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1960s soft ivory fine knit cardigan is an angora and lambswool blend, and silk lined throughout. A wonderfully adaptable piece that will effortlessly transcend the season...
1970s Vintage Burgundy Wool Knit Cardigan Sweater Jacket with a Matching Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Excellent vintage condition with no noted flaws. Made in Hong Kong.
1950s Cashmere Cardigan with Fox Collar
Located in New York, NY
This classic black cashmere cardigan with an over-sized, sumptuous fox collar is a gem. Rich in chic 1950s details, a pearl double clasp fastens at the waist while pearl buttons ador...
1970s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Wool Cardigan
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
15% OFF! Originally $395 Brick hued 100% wool cardigan with purple and forest green trim. Three patch pockets: one at the breast and two at the hip.
1970s Saint Laurent Wool Sweater
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
15% OFF! Originally $395 Tunic length cardigan style sweater with two pockets at the hem, a slight bell sleeve, and a very appealing color combination of purple with red trim.
1980s Perry Ellis Portfolio Cropped Novelty Sweater
By Perry Ellis
Located in New York, NY
In the 1980s both Marc Jacobs and Isaac Mizrahi were resident designers at Perry Ellis, This whimsical cropped sweater has wonderful details. It features horizontal rows of satin rib...
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Size: M/L see description
Vintage 1990s Donna Karan Black Label Metallic Beaded Cardigan Evening Jacket ML
By Donna Karan
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely exquisite vintage evening cardigan from Donna Karan. This is perfect to wear over a little black dress or with a pair of evening pants. This metallic wool/rayon...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Full Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Whiting and Davis design is composed of a gold mesh. This item can be fashioned as a draped halter dress or skirt. Features a zipper closure with drawstring tassel detail. In ex...
Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown
By Versace
Located in North Wales, PA
A stunning floor-length evening gown from Versace’s Spring/Summer 2005 collection under Donatella Versace. Crafted in a lustrous peach silk satin, the dress features a structured und...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2003 Parrot And Tropical Print Crossback Dress Gown Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Size S
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS - Medium
1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s BILL BLASS chocolate brown and white one shoulder swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a sloped with stripe at waistband, and above the bust. Built in interior support at bust. Gr...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
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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