CHANEL 22C cashmere black white Dove bird CC pullover sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 22C cashmere black white Dove bird CC pullover sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00231 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: P72116K10346 Collection: 22C Material: Cash...
CHANEL 22C cashmere black white Dove bird CC pullover sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 22C cashmere black white Dove bird CC pullover sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00231 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: P72116K10346 Collection: 22C Material: Cash...
French Sailor Chanel White and Blue Striped "Mariniére" Pullover La PAUSA 2017
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sailor's pullover with blue white stripe, low naked collar and three-quarter evased sleeve, two buttons in mother-of-pearl button marked Chanel on each shoulder Chanel "LA PAUSA" cru...
Chanel Womens Lion Sea CC Logo Hoodie Size 40 Large Black White Pullover Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- Black exterior - Tagged size 40 - Made of 70% cotton 30% polyamide Condition: The hoodie is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approx...
CHANEL white cashmere Boatneck Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel boat neck knitted sweater in off-white cashmere (80%), silk (15%), spandex (2%), wool (2%) and nylon (1%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Tag Size 40 Size M Sho...
White quilted knit sweater CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White quilted knit sweater with button and buttonhole closure on the left shoulder. No fabric composition tag. SIZE 38/M
NWOT Chanel 2009 White Cashmere Knit Dress Sz.36
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel Knitted Cashmere Dress with Decorative Details Size: EU36 S Condition: never worn Condition details: No visible signs of use. Line: Pre-Fall 2009 Collection Details: Runs l...
White & Multicolor Chanel 2023 Cashmere & Silk-Blend Floral Intarsia Sweater
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
White, black, and pink cashmere and silk-blend floral intarsia sweater by Chanel. Circa 2023. Crew neck. 41" bust, 16" shoulder width, 23.5" length.
Chanel White Quilted Embroidered Black CC Logo Sweater
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel white quilted pullover sweater from A/W 2005
CHANEL white cotton 21P CHUNKY KNIT CROPPED Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white heavy textured knit cotton (100%). Crafted in a richly textured, crochet-inspired knit, this Chanel cardigan embodies the house's mastery of a...
CHANEL white & black cashmere 22C DUBAI POINTELLE Sweater 34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweater in white and black jacquard knit cashmere (99%) and elastane (1%) combines intricate texture with sporty accents. Featuring a slightly oversized fi...
CHANEL white cotton 21P FLORAL JACQUARD SLEEVE Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white semi-sheer rib-knit cotton (100%), offering a delicate, lightweight texture with refined transparency. Designed in a fitted silhouette with a ...
CHANEL white cotton 11S OPEN CROCHET KNIT Cardigan Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white open crochet knit composed of cotton (60%) and polyamide (40%), showcasing an airy, intricately textured construction. Designed in a classic s...
CHANEL white & blue cotton 2017 LOGO Sweatshirt Sweater 34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sweatshirt in white cotton (100%). Features navy blue logo print and rib-knit crewneck, hem and cuffs. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. 2...
CHANEL white cotton 2018 18P RUFFLED Crewneck Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel tiered knit sweater in off white cotton (100%) embellished with ruffels on the front, the back and on the shoulders. The sweater is slightly transparent and ope...
CHANEL pink & white cotton 23C MONTE CARLO LOGO Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweater in pink cotton, blended with elastane (1%) and polyamide (1%), is playfully patterned with all-over white Chanel icons, from the iconic CC logo to ...
CHANEL white ribbed cotton knit CC logo buckle sash sweater FR36 S
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL white ribbed cotton knit CC logo buckle sash sweater FR36 S Reference: JECN/A00039 Brand: Chanel Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Extra Details: C...
White & Light Pink Chanel 2021 Cotton Logo Crewneck Sweatshirt Size FR 36
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
White and light pink cotton CC logo sweatshirt by Chanel. Circa 2021. Crew neck. Sparkles throughout. 36" bust, 17" shoulder width, 23" length.
CHANEL white cotton 2017 17C CUBA POINTELLE Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white rib-knit cotton (100% - please note the content tag is missing). Features a V-neck, pointelle stripes and tweed trims in orange and pink. Clos...
Pale pink short sleeve cashmere sweater with off-white edge CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink short sleeve cashmere sweater with off-white edge. SIZE L
CHANEL white cotton 2020 20S SEQUIN Wrap Cardigan Sweater 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel wrap knit cardigan in white cotton (100%). Features a ruffled neckline, black all-over CC logos and multicolored sequins. Closes with a shash-tie closure at the...
CHANEL white cotton 2018 18P CROCHET TRIM Crewneck Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel crewneck sweater in white cotton (82%) and polyamide (18%) embellished with crochet details. CC sign on the front side of the sweater. Has been worn and is in e...
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 23C white pink stripe logo charm short sleeve ribbed sweater FR40 L
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 23C white pink stripe logo charm short sleeve ribbed sweater FR40 L Reference: KYCG/A00003 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 23C Material: Cotton, Blend Color...
CHANEL white viscose 2019 19P MESH SEQUIN CC Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel mesh sweater in white viscose (100%). Pre-spring/summer 2019 collection. Embellished with CC in silver-tone sequins. Has been worn once and is in virtually new ...
CHANEL black white cotton 19P CONTRAST TRIM RIB-KNIT Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in black rib-knit cotton (100%) with contrasting white stripes. This luxury Chanel cardigan features a fitted silhouette in an elongated length, with a...
CHANEL white & multi cashmere 19C LA PAUSA ZIP Cardigan Sweater 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white and multicolored striped cashmere (100%) brings a playful twist to luxury knitwear. Designed with a relaxed silhouette and batwing sleeve...
CHANEL white navy beige cotton 2018 18P CC CREWNECK Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel crewneck sweater in white cotton (100%). Features oversized CC navy blue and details in beige, ribbed hem and cuffs. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent ...
CHANEL 100% cashmere black white stripe CC crystal logo cropped sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere black white stripe CC crystal logo cropped sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00477 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Material: Cashmere Color: Black, White P...
CHANEL blue black & white striped cotton blend 3/4 Sleeve Sweater 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel striped and flower-knit sweater in black, blue, and white cotton (49%), rayon (26%), and silk (25%). With 3/4 sleeves, folded cuffs. and wide neck. Has been worn and is in exc...
CHANEL 21B pink wool alpaca blend ruffle capelet sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 21B pink wool alpaca blend ruffle capelet sweater FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/F00969 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 21B Material: Wool, Alpaca, Blend Color: Pi...
CHANEL navy blue & white wool blend 2018 18A HAMBURG CHUNKY KNIT Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2018 Hamburg chunky knit sweater in navy and off-white wool (69%), cashmere (30%) and polyamide (1%). Features long sleeves, a 'CC' emblem on the front and lure...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld F/W 2002 Off-White turtleneck sweater
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Chanel knitted off white turtleneck wool sweater - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Karl Lagerfeld - Fall-Winter 2002 - Runway look 23 and 27 - Fitted to the body - Shoulder...
CHANEL 100% wool ivory white black intarsia chain schoolgirl sweater FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% wool ivory white black intarsia chain schoolgirl sweater FR38 M Reference: KNLM/A00108 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P652591K48078 Material: 100% Wool Col...
Chanel White cashmere turtleneck
Located in Carnate, IT
White cashmere turtleneck with the classic Chanel maison pattern, half sleeves, new never worn, but missing the composition label. If desired, you can also purchase the pants from th...
CHANEL 100% wool black white cable knit varsity collar CC charm sweater FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% wool black white cable knit varsity collar CC charm sweater FR38 M Reference: KNLM/A00109 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P62591K48078 Material: Wool Color:...
CHANEL 100% wool ivory white black intarsia chain schoolgirl sweater FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% wool ivory white black intarsia chain schoolgirl sweater FR38 M Reference: KNLM/A00108 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P652591K48078 Material: 100% Wool Col...
Chanel Fall 2016 Size 40 / 8 - 10 Cashmere Black and White Abstract Sweater Top
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious Chanel Fall 2016 black and white long sleeve cashmere sweater ! Seen on Lindsey Wilson at the Chanel Fine Jewelry Dinner in honor of Keira Knightly at the Jewel Box, Bergd...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 100% wool black white cable knit varsity collar CC charm sweater FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% wool black white cable knit varsity collar CC charm sweater FR38 M Reference: KNLM/A00109 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P62591K48078 Material: Wool Color:...
2014 Chanel Navy and White Contrast Ribbed Pullover Top
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, this white and navy contrast knitted top was designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel's Spring 2014 Pre-Collection. The dress version in a reverse contrast knit was worn ...
CHANEL White Eyelash Long-Sleeve Knit Weave Sweater Top 42 10
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
CHANEL white long-sleeve knit open weave sweater top in size FR 42 US 10 from the 04p collection. This cozy and comfortable Chanel forever favorite features eyelash detail and a deep...
Chanel White Blended Cotton Pullover, 2001
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) White blended cotton pullover with grey and red stripes, decorated with a portrait representing Coco Chanel. 38FR size indicated. 2001 Fall-Winter Collection.
CHANEL Size 6 White & Black Ribbed Cotton Peplum Pullover
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL pullover comes in a white & black ribbed cotton featuring a peplum waist design, slim fit, and a scoop neck.
CHANEL V-Neck Pullover in Black and White Cashmere Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL V-neck sweater in black and white cashmere. Size 38 (in principle corresponds to size 36). Twists and white and black striped collar. In good condition, despite some fluff. ...
CHANEL 22C cashmere black white Dove bird CC pullover sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 22C cashmere black white Dove bird CC pullover sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00231 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: P72116K10346 Collection: 22C Material: Cash...
CHANEL white cashmere CROCHET TEXTURED Crewneck Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel crew-neck sweater in off-white cashmere (100%). With crochet texture and black, white and gold-tone CC buttones along the sleeves. Has been worn and is in excellent condition....
CHANEL ivory white silk 2018 RUFFLED Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel long sleeve sweater in ivory silk (assumed cause tag is missing). 2018 pre spring/summer collection. Features ruched shoulders and a 'CC' emblem on the front. H...
Off-white sweater with pockets Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white sweater with pockets. The pockets are still stitched but can be open. Small brand on the left side pocket. Fabric composition: 70% alpaca, 10% wool, 20% polyester SIZE 52 ...
Chanel White Crochet Short Sleeve Sweater
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Short sleeved cotton blend crochet sweater with fruit embellishment.
Chanel Black Cashmere Sweater with Removable White Collar - 34
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Cashmere Sweater with Removable White Collar - 34. This sweater is in excellent condition. Measurements: Bust- 29" Shoulder to Shoulder- 13.5" Sleeve Length- 24.5"...
CHANEL white cashmere 2019 OVERSIZE Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knitted and oversized fit cardigan in off-white cashmere (100%). Pre-Fall 2019. Comes with a red, white and black knitted button facing, collar, hemline and cuf...
CHANEL white & grey cashmere 2019 Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knitted long sleeve cardigan in off-white cashmere (92%), silk (5%) and polyester (3%). Cruise 2019 collection. Comes with a charcoal button facing, collar and ...
CHANEL white cashmere cotton 2018 FLOWER EMBELLISHED Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel long sleeve top in off white cashmere (54%), cotton (30%) and polyester (16%). Spring/summer 2018. Embellished with white cotton flowers all over the top. Comes...
Chanel Cream Wrap Jumper
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Expertly crafted in France from pure cashmere, this wrap-style jumper by Chanel flatteringly skims the body with a slender silhouette and a neutral cream palette, adorned with a Chan...
CHANEL black white cashmere 2008 08A STRIPED Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel round-neck sweater in black and white striped cashmere (100%). Features black rib-knit cuffs and bottom hem. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. 2008 ...
CHANEL black & white cotton 2014 14K ONE SHOULDER Sleeveless Sweater S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Spring/Summer 2014 one shoulder knit sweater in black and white cotton (100%). Features a black 'CC' emblem at the front. Has two button holes at the front. Unl...
CHANEL white cashmere 2019 19C LA PAUSA Crewneck Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2019 La Pausa knit sweater in ivory, black and red cashmere (100%). Features long sleeves and a crew neck. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condition....
CHANEL black & white viscose 2017 17P STRIPED CAMELLIA Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sweater in ivory and black striped viscose (52%), paper (30%), cotton (16%) and polyester (2%). Features three pearl buttons at the neck, half sleeves and camel...
CHANEL 23C white pink stripe logo charm short sleeve ribbed sweater FR40 L
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 23C white pink stripe logo charm short sleeve ribbed sweater FR40 L Reference: KYCG/A00003 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 23C Material: Cotton, Blend Color...
CHANEL 100% cashmere white diagonal stripe CC crystal logo cropped sweater FR34
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere black white diagonal stripe CC crystal logo cropped sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00477 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Material: Cashmere Color: Black...
CHANEL 100% wool ivory white black intarsia chain schoolgirl sweater FR38 M
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% wool ivory white black intarsia chain schoolgirl sweater FR38 M Brand: Chanel Material: 100% Wool Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Extra Detail: Twist chain detail knit patter...
CHANEL Size 12 Blue/White Cotton Blend 3/4 Sleeve Sweater/ 2001
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely nautical sweater by CHANEL. In a medium weight blue and white cotton blend, featuring 3/4 sleeves, white piping, and a henley collar that closes with two silver tone "CC" butt...
CHANEL white cotton RIB KNIT BUTTONED NECK T-Shirt Shirt 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knit short sleeve top in white cotton (assumed cause tag is missing). Opens with three silver metal 'CC' buttons on the shoulder. Unlined. Has some faint and ba...
CHANEL black & white cotton 2019 LA PAUSA STRIPED Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Cruise 2019 'La Pausa' cropped cardigan in black and white cotton (81%) and polyamide (19%). Features a round neck and opens with five 'CC' buttons on the front...
CHANEL white cotton 2020 20S PETER PAN BALLOON SLEEVE Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Peter Pan collar sweater in white cotton (77%), polyamide (22%) and elastane (1%) with elastic band and scalloped edges on cuffs and collar. The design features...
CHANEL black & white cashmere 21B STRIPED HALF ZIP CROP Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweater is crafted from luxurious black and white diagonal striped cashmere (100%). It features a cropped, boxy silhouette with dropped shoulders, a sailor...
runway CHANEL 18A white alpaca knit dual patch pocket oversized sweater FR42
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL 18A white alpaca knit dual patch pocket oversized sweater FR42 Brand: CHANEL Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 18A Model Name / Style: Sweater Material: Alpaca Color...
Chanel Women's Small White Coco CC Logo Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirt 112c1
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 22" Width: .4" Height: 25" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Garment Cover, Tags, Receipt Women's Small Shoulders: 18" Pit t...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.