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Christian Dior Grey Cashmere Sweater Embroidered, Size 2
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Christian Dior cashmere sweater, with embroidered design. It’s a cozy yet stylish piece with a distinct character and recognizable Dior’s feminine charm. Features an amazingly de...
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey cashmere 2021 LOGO Sweater 40 M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior sweater in grey cashmere (100%) with cream embroidered “CHRISTIAN DIOR” signature across the back.
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey wool & silk 2015 Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior cardigan in grey wool (70%) and silk (30%).
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey cashmere blend 2023 EMBROIDERED Sweater 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior 2023 embroidered sweater in light grey and navy cashmere (86%), mohair (5%), alpaca (5%) and polyamide (4%).
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey wool & silk 2015 SEQUIN Turtleneck Sweater Vest 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior sequin embellished turtleneck sweater vest in gray wool (70%) and silk (30%). Closes with zipper in the back. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent...
CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere melange grey dragon illustration sweater FR34 XS
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere melange grey dragon illustration sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00236 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2021 Material: 100% Cashmer...
Anthracite grey wool cardigan CHRISTIAN DIOR MONSIEUR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Anthracite grey wool cardigan . Gold metal button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. 3 pockets on the front SIZE 46 (Men)
CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere light grey wool striped logo sweater FR34 XS
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere light grey wool striped logo sweater FR34 XS Reference: YIKK/A00248 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Wool, Cashmere Color: Grey, White...
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey mohair silk black graphic fluffy long sleeve sweater FR36 S
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey mohair silk black graphic fluffy long sleeve sweater FR36 S Reference: NKLL/A00519 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Mohair, Silk Colo...
Dior Oversized Bow Sweater 2000
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer an off-white vintage Christian Dior oversized sweater with grey bows from the Fall 2000 collection.
DIOR 100% cashmere pink grey HOPE star raglan sweater FR36 S
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR 100% cashmere pink grey HOPE star raglan sweater FR36 S Reference: NILI/A00091 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Cashmere Color: Pink, Grey Pattern: Star Closu...
DIOR 2017 grey wool blend black crystal embellished crest sweatshirt FR34 XS
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR 2017 grey wool blend black crystal embellished crest sweatshirt FR34 XS Reference: MECG/A00300 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2017 Material: Virgin Wool, ...
Christian Dior Grey Animal Print Sweater
By Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful sweater from the house of Dior, mixing cashmere and "lurex thread" to give this animal print all its shine !
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey cashmere 2019 ANIMAL EMBROIDERED Crewneck Sweater 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior 2019 knit sweater in gray and beige cashmere (100%) with animals embroidered in burgundy, blue, pink and orange wool (100%). Features a crew neck and lo...
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey cashmere 2021 MIZZA LUREX Twinset Sweater 34 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Mizza lurex twin-set with a tank-top and a long sleeve buttoned cardigan in grey and black cashmere (85%), cupro (10%) and polyester fibre (5%). Feature...
CHRISTIAN DIOR navy blue & grey cashmere J'ADIOR 8 Sweater 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior 'J'ADIOR 8' long sleeve sweater in navy blue and black cashmere (100%). Features the 'J'Adore 8' letters in black on the back. Unlined. Has been worn an...
CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere melange grey dragon illustration sweater FR34 XS
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere melange grey dragon illustration sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00236 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2021 Material: 10...
CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere melange grey dragon illustration sweater FR34 XS
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere melange grey dragon illustration sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00236 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2021 Material: 100% Cashmer...
DIOR grey cashmere blend LEOPARD OVERSIZED V-Neck Sweater 40 M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior oversized v-neck leopard knit sweater in grey, light grey and black cashmere (80%) silver lurex in polyester metal (7%), viscose (7%) and polyamide (6%).
CHRISTIAN DIOR cashmere blend grey blue J'adior 8 boxy sweater FR36 S
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR cashmere blend grey blue J'adior 8 boxy sweater FR36 S Reference: TGAS/E00387 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: J'Adior 8 Material: Cashmere, Blend...
DIOR 2023 Brocart grey blue cashmere blend loose knit sweater FR34 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR 2023 Brocart grey blue cashmere blend loose knit sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A01371 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Model: Brocart Collection: SS 2023 Material: C...
Grey rayon knit cardigan with open back Christian Dior Boutique
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey rayon knit cardigan with open back. Buttons and buttonhole in the middle front. Fringes in the bottom edge. SIZE 36 (fR) 4 (us)
DIOR 100% cashmere pink grey HOPE star raglan sweater FR36 S
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR 100% cashmere pink grey HOPE star raglan sweater FR36 S Reference: NILI/A00091 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Cashmere Color: Pink, Grey Pattern: Star Closu...
new DIOR MEN 2022 Runway Kim Jones Couture grey embroidery white boxy tshirt M
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new DIOR MEN 2022 Runway Kim Jones Couture grey embroidery white boxy tshirt M Reference: JOMK/A00051 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Kim Jones Material: Cotton Color: White Pa...
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey struoed viscose wool fabric brooch button sweater top FR36
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey struoed viscose wool fabric brooch button sweater top FR36 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Christian Dior Model Name / Style: Sweater top Material: Viscose, wool ...
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Size: FR 42 - UK 14 - US 10
Christian Dior by John Galliano light grey knitted mink fur sweater, fw 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior fur sweater ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from knitted light grey mink fur ▪ Wide cut ▪ Oversized fit ▪ High-low hemline ▪ ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR cream grey wool silk cashmere bow tie cardigan FR36 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR cream grey wool silk cashmere bow tie cardigan FR36 S Reference: LNKO/A02452 Brand: Christian Dior Material: Wood, Silk, Cashmere Color: Cream, Grey Pattern: Solid Clo...
Christian Dior Embroidered Cashmere Sweater Fr 34 Uk 6
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior embroidered cashmere sweater. Grey, pink, red, orange, yellow, green and blue.
Christian Dior Grey Cashmere Embroidered Pullover M
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Whether you want to go out on casual outings with friends or just want to lounge around, this pullover is a versatile piece and can be styled in many ways. It has been made using fin...
Dior Grey Cashmere Astrology Embroidered Jumper - Size US 10
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Dior Grey Cashmere Astrology Embroidered Jumper - Rounded neckline - Straight hemline - Multicolour Astrology Embroidery at front - Branded Embroidery to back neckline - 'L'astr...
Dior Grey Logo Intarsia Rib Knit Neck Warmer One Size
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace luxury with the Dior neck warmer. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this accessory exudes understated refinement. The iconic Dior logo subtly integrated into the r...
Dior Grey Logo Embroidered Wool Blend Polo Full Sleeve T-Shirt S
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Get the comfort and the right casual style with this designer T-shirt. Designed to be reliable and durable, the creation has a simple neckline, short sleeves, and signature detailing.
Dior X Daniel Arsham Grey Oblique Patterned Knit High Neck Pullover M
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Pullovers like this are the best pick on days you want to dress comfortably. Made from quality fabrics, this sweatshirt is enhanced with a classy hue, attractive designs, and a cozy ...
Christian Dior & John Galliano mohair hoodie cardigan
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Christian Dior & John Galliano mohair hoodie cardigan John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: 2004 Christian Dior style: RFNL45302 Country of production: France Shoulders 53 c...
Rayon jersey cardigan with Prince de Galles pattern CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Rayon jersey cardigan with Prince de Galles pattern. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pink ribbon edge around the collar + bow on each side. Raglan sleeve; SIZE 36...
Balenciaga Grey Destroyed Fair Isle Virgin Wool Blend Sweater
By Balenciaga
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Balenciaga Grey Destroyed Fair Isle Virgin Wool Blend Sweater is a striking piece that combines high fashion with edgy, distressed detailing. Crafted from a luxurious virgin wool...
Christian Dior Galliano 2009 wool sweater
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Christian Dior Galliano 2009 wool sweater Sleeve (Neck): 68 cm → 26.77 in Sleeve (Armpit): 46 cm → 18.11 in Length: 56 cm → 22.05 in size 40 excellent condition
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Grey Embellished Cashmere Cardigan Size XS
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oscar De La Renta is composed of a grey knit. Features an embellished neckline with hook & eye closures. In excellent condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for perso...
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano FW 2000 Asymmetrical Wool Knit Sweater - S
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Title: Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano FW 2000 Asymmetrical Wool Knit Sweater - Size F 42 Description: Elevate your collection with this exceptionally rare and sculptural swea...
TOM FORD 100% cashmere shawl collar sweater cardigan IT52 L
By Tom Ford
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOM FORD 100% cashmere shawl collar sweater cardigan IT52 L Reference: TGAS/F00516 Brand: Tom Ford Designer: Tom Ford Model: Tom Cardigan Material: 100% Cashmere Color: Black Pattern...
2000 Christian Dior Galliano sweater wool mohair
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Christian Dior & John Galliano 2000 sweater wool mohair John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: F/W 2000 Christian Dior style: 0A13055860 Country of manufacture: France good con...
Christian Dior Contemporary Equestrian Print Knit Sweater FR 36 Unisex
By Christian Dior
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Christian Dior long sleeve knit sweater featuring an allover jacquard equestrian print. Soft, textured, heavy-weight knit. Classic crew neckline and extended cuffs with adjustable bu...
RALPH LAUREN Black Label Size S Silver Cable Knit Cardigan Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN "Black Label" cardigan set comes in a silver cable knit featuring front pockets, buttoned closure, and a matching tank top. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: S ...
Navy Christian Dior Cashmere Cardigan
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Navy cashmere cropped cardigan by Christian Dior. Crew neck. Button closures at center front. 34" bust, 16" shoulder width, 17" length.
Prada Light Grey Cashmere Sweater 2019
By Prada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Prada light grey cashmere sweater from the Fall/Winter 2019 collection. Expertly crafted from sumptuous cashmere, this oversized knit embo...
Valentino Garavani Wool % Cashmere pull size M
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Wool % Cashmere pull Wool (70%) and cashmere Lace White cream color, blue and black inserts Floral pattern Round collar Shoulder/hem cm 62 (24,4 inches) Shoulder cm 55 (21,65 inches)...
GIORGIO ARMANI grey alpaca mohair blend applique crew sweater
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIORGIO ARMANI grey alpaca mohair blend applique crew sweater Reference: PRWU/A00062 Brand: Giorgio Armani Material: Alpaca, Mohair, Blend Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Closure: Pullove...
CHLOE grey cashmere HENLEY Sweater XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé sweater in grey cashmere (100%) with a round-neck and folded 3/4-sleeves. Closes with gold-tone buttons on the front. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent ...
LORO PIANA grey cashmere TURTLENECK Sweater 44 L
By Loro Piana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Loro Piana turtleneck sweater in gray cashmere (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Tag Size 44 Size L Shoulder Width 43cm (16.8in) Bust ...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
NWT 2004 Roberto Cavalli Pink Print Lace-Up Corset Bustier Top S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From 2004, this new-with-tags Roberto Cavalli bustier top features a vibrant floral paisley print in pink and tan tones. The structured corset silhouette includes front hook closures...
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall/Winter 2002 Black Leather Runway Heels Size 37
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall/Winter 2002 Runway Heels — Black Leather with Grosgrain Wrap Ties An exceptional pair of Tom Ford for Gucci runway heels from the Fall/Winter 2002 collectio...
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Roman Malakov GIA 5.43 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring pear-shaped diamonds suspended on GIA Certified round brilliant diamonds. The pear-shaped diamonds weigh 4.02 carats total, G-H Color, and SI...
Diamond, Platinum
CHANEL black leather 18P G33701 Pumps Shoes 41.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel classic pumps in black leather embody timeless elegance. They feature a high stiletto heel adorned with a gold-tone CC detail and rounded toes, making the...
Rolex Platinum DateJust Presidential 15 Carat Diamond 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential in platinum featuring 15 carats of natural diamonds. Pave diamond dial and pink ruby hour markers. Emerald/baguette cut diamond bezel and bra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Chanel 5 Layered Pearl Beaded Flower Motif Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2019 Chanel 5 Layered Pearl Beaded Flower Motif Necklace is an exquisite statement piece that effortlessly elevates any evening look. Crafted with an eye for detail, this necklac...
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
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Size: 37.5
New Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Ballerina Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For Gucci Heels Brand New, Rare Collectible Ad Runway Heels * Stunning in Deep Plum * Tom Ford's Iconic Runway Heels * Euro Size: 37.5 * Adjustable Ankle Strap * Leather &a...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Teal Blue Soft Angora Wool + Alpaca Trench Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing teal blue vintage coat by Karl Lagerfeld in a heavy wool, alpaca and angora blend. Oversized fit with notched lapels, thick sleeve cuffs and triangular patch pockets. Comes w...
New Fendi Bronze Metallic Chef Baguette Fully Lined in Shearling Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Shearling Chef Baguette Brand New * Shearling Wool Lined & Shearling Accents * Foil Leather (Finished with a Film of Metal) * Fendi Gold Hardware * Detachable Fendi Dangle ...
When Christian Dior launched his couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.
Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast, in 1905. His prosperous haute bourgeois parents wanted him to become a diplomat despite his interest in art and architecture. However, they agreed to bankroll an art gallery, which Dior opened in 1928 in Paris with a friend.
This was the start of Dior’s rise in the city’s creative milieu, where he befriended Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. After seven years as an art dealer, Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.
Just two years after the end of World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry were yearning, comme tout Paris, for security and prosperity, desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation. They needed to dream anew.
And Dior delivered: He designed a collection for a bright, optimistic future. “It’s quite a revolution, dear Christian!” exclaimed Carmel Snow, the prescient American editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, famously proclaiming, “Your dresses have such a new look.” The press ran with the description, christening Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection the New Look. “God help those who bought before they saw Dior,” said Snow. “This changes everything.”
Dior’s collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in. His skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Rather than rationing, his ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred. The debut got a standing ovation.
In the subsequent decade, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. With the luxuriously full skirts of his New Look, suits and his drop-dead gorgeous couture dresses and ball gowns worthy of any princess, Dior gave women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of war.
On 1stDibs, find an exquisite range of vintage Christian Dior clothing, jewelry, handbags and other items.
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.