Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins.
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins.
Crystal-Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
One of the most incredible pieces of craftsmanship we've seen, this cardigan in a fine brownish plum knit incorporates a vertical zigzag pattern of small crystal beads throughout the...
Beaded Birds Cardigan
Located in New York, NY
Charming cardigan from the 1950's with beaded 3D birds in flight. Birds are hand beaded with looped bead technique for movement and dimension. 1950's USA. Small size. Orlon knit. ...
1990s Donna Karan XL Sequined Beaded Rhinestone Vintage Black Cardigan Sweater
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s DONNA KARAN sequined, beaded and rhinestone long sleeve black cardigan. Soft blend of acrylic, nylon and spandex feels amazing against the skin. POCKET at each side of ...
1980s Red Artisan Cardigan with Beaded Shoulders
Located in Alford, MA
1980s red knit cardigan elaborately embellished at the shoulders with appliquéd yarn, beads, and sequins.
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...
White knit cardigan with beads and rhinestone HUDDLESPUN
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White knit acrylic cardigan with beads and rhinestone . Size M
Pink mohair cardigan with beaded work Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink mohair cardigan with beaded work. Silk lining. SIZE 38 (M)
Schiaparelli Vintage Navy Wool Cardigan Circa 1960s Beaded Polka Dots
By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A navy fine-knit wool cardigan labeled “Styled By Schiaparelli Paris,” circa late 1950s–early 1960s. Elsa Schiaparelli closed her Paris couture house in 1954; pieces carrying the “St...
Beautiful 1950s Light Pink Silk Sequin Beaded Silk Rhinestone Jacket Cardigan
Located in San Diego, CA
Prettiest vintage 50s light pink silk sequined and beaded jacket cardigan. Features all over hand sewn sequins and beads. Dangling pink beads throughout, and at the hem, and sleeve c...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Beaded Black Ultra Cropped Cardigan Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this ultra-cropped black cardigan is fully embellished with tonal beading and sequins. Featuring a high neckline, button front, ...
$559Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Large
1990s Fully Sequined Beaded Size Large Colorful Silk 90s Vintage Cardigan Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1990s fully sequined and beaded colorful silk cardigan ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins in purple, green, blue, red, gold and silver throughout. Black seed beads tri...
$487Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite
1990s St. John Sport by Marie Gray Petite Taupe Brown Beaded Rayon Cardigan Top
By St. John, Marie Gray
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 90s St John Sport by Marie Grey taupe / beige / khaki and brown open front rayon cardigan. Features brown suede leather tassels that have beads. Whipstitched around the ...
YVES SAINT LAURENT c.1980's Rive Gauche Dark Gray Beaded Silk Cashmere Knit YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Dark Gray Bead Embellished Silk Cashmere Button Front Cardigan Sweater Circa: 1980’s Label(s): Yves Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche Style: Cardigan Colo...
Vintage Ivory Beaded Wool Cardigan, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Exquisite vintage hand-embellished cardigan, crafted in soft ivory wool circa the 1950s. This elegant piece is richly decorated with hand-applied pearls, glass beads, and sequins for...
Valentino Light Green Beaded 2 pc Twinset Cardigan and Shell Set, Size M
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wool/angora light green 2pc matching Cardigan and shell set with colorful floral beading by Valentino from the 1990's. The vest is sleeveless with princess darts, a zipper ...
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1950s Beaded Sequin Black Cardigan Sweater
Located in Long Island City, NY
1950s Beaded Sequin Cardigan Sweater. Hand decorated and Made in Japan.
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Beaded Cardigan, 1950s
Located in Long Island City, NY
1950s Beaded Cardigan. Off White with Black and Gold Beadwork. Off White Silk Lining. Size Small / Medium
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1950s Cashmere Beaded Cardigan
Located in Long Island City, NY
1950s Cashmere Beaded Cardigan with Silk Buttons and Trim. Light mocha color with chocolate brown silk trim and buttons. Brown and gold metallic beading. Fully Lined in light mocha ...
1970s Loris Azzaro Black Cardigan with Beaded Fringe
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loris Azzaro black sweater has chain and beaded trim around neckline, hem, cuffs, and center front. Center front snap closure. Unlined. Please note that the designer label is missin...
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1997 Isaac Mizrahi Runway Tiny Label Beaded Black Crochet Cardigan Top
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Portland, OR
This luxurious vintage Isaac Mizrahi 100% cotton crochet black cardigan was featured on the Mizrahi 1997 runway. The top has a front center tie and lovely beading with faux jet beads...
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1950s Beaded Cashmere Cardigan with Tassels
Located in Long Island City, NY
1950s Cashmere cardigan with white beading and tassels. Modern day size small/ medium.
1950's Austrian Beaded Cardigan Sweater
Located in New Hope, PA
A black wool felt collar and cuffs add glamour and interest to this 1950's sweater. Hand embroidered and beaded with silk and metallic thread and sequins and bugle beads the collar a...
Beaded Cardigan Silk Sweater
Located in Atlanta, GA
A candlelight white silk knit sweater heavily beaded with a multi-color 'confetti' design in shades of black, red, orange, pink, yellow, green, blue and aqua.
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Size: Medium (Fits True to Size)
Kansai Yamamoto Beaded & Embroidered Cardigan Style Sweater, 1985
By Kansai Yamamoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sweater has a unique cardigan design with a zigzag row of silver logo embossed buttons and a v-shaped hemline.
1980s Kansai Yamamoto Beaded Yolk Cardigan Sweater in Cobalt and Black
By Kansai Yamamoto
Located in Gresham, OR
A super-hip 1980s Kansai Yamamoto beaded shoulder yolk cardigan sweater in cobalt blue and black wool .
1950'S Mint Green Cashmere Knit Gold Beaded & Silk Lined Sweater Cardigan
Located in New York, NY
1950's Silk Lined Green Cashmere Peacock Beaded Sweater
Kansai Yamamoto Beaded Sweater
By Kansai Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Crochet and knit masterpiece from Kansai Yamamoto. Very rare early label with the face still dates this piece to the late 1970s to the very early 1980s. Additoinally it is unique to ...
White and black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Transform an LBD or black trousers and tank with this cardigan crafted of black and white sequins and beads in a grid pattern on an ivory silk chiffon ground. Lined. Size M-L.
Pearl Beaded Black Cashmere Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cashmere cardigan with heavy and unique pearl, rhinestone, and gold beaded border around neck and front. Accenting the dense pearl decoration are small gold metal leaves, as we...
1950s Schiaparelli White Beaded Cardigan
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in London, GB
Exquisite 1950s soft white wool cardigan from celebrated design house Schiaparelli. This piece features beautiful beading to the front and around the neckline in feather motifs as w...
Kansai Yamamoto Wool Beaded Cardigan
By Kansai Yamamoto
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare late 70's - early 80's Kansai Yamamoto dark brown knit and crochet cardigan with black sequins delimited by gold lurex trim. Eight spherical gold lurex buttons down the front. T...
1950s Black Wool Heavily Beaded Cardigan
Located in London, GB
This is a truly stunning cardigan dating from the 1950’s. The exterior is a soft black wool and the interior is fully lined with a beautifully soft pure silk lining. The intricate ...
Cashmere with lace & beads embellishment sweater
Located in New York, NY
Cashmere winter-white fully lined sweater has seven hook and eye in front for closure. The sweater is embellished with lace and micro white glass seed beads in a floral design and ed...
1950's Beaded Strawberry Motif Cashmere Sweater
Located in New Hope, PA
The berry motif is repeated on the cuffs as well. The sweater is edged with red and white beads which are also scattered across the body of the sweater.
50s Beaded Royal Blue Lamb's Wool Sweater
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 50s lambswool beaded sweater in roya blue with white floral beading and satin piping. Silk lined. Size 4-6
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Size: UK 12-14 US 8-10
Vintage 1950s Cream embellished cardigan beaded cardigan floral UK 12-14 US 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
This 1950's soft cream wool and Angora mix cardigan, embellished with pearlescent white rocaille beads and pearlescent beads with iridescent sequin and bead accents, is the perfect p...
Yamamoto Kansai Vintage Beaded Avant Garde Knit Sweater Jacket
By Kansai Yamamoto
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare Yamamoto Kansai knit jacket with avant garde shape, beadwork and pompoms. Details: Unlined Front Button Closure Marked Size: S Estimated Size: XS-S Color: Gray/ Purpl...
Silver lurex knitted cardigan beaded on the front Loris Azzaro Paris
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver lurex knitted cardigan beaded on the front wit a mix of transparent plastic beads and pearls. No lining. Close with snaps. SIZE S/M
Silver lurex knitted cardigan beaded on the front Loris Azzaro Paris
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver lurex knitted cardigan beaded on the front wit a mix of transparent plastic beads and pearls. No lining. Close with snaps. SIZE S/M
Vintage Black Wool Cardigan with Wonderful Pearl, Sequin and Bead detail.
Located in London, GB
A great addition to a winter wardrobe. This black wool cardigan is fully lined, and as a wonderful beaded scallop hem. The decoration is on the front and back and it fastens with hoo...
Knit silver lurex cardigan with beaded edge and chains Loris Azzaro Paris
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening knit silver lurex cardigan with beaded edge and chains.Snaps closure in the middle front. SIZE S
Metallic gold lurex knit cardigan with chain fringes and beads LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Metallic gold lurex knit cardigan with chain fringes and beads on the edge. Snap closure on the middle front. SIZE 38/M
Navy blue wool cardigan with beaded work embellishment Dorothy Bullitt 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue wool cardigan with beaded work embellishment . Edge to edge with hook&eye closure.
Vintage 1960's Hand Knit Multi Color Sequin Sweater with Beads Size Large 12
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage hand knit sweater features heavy sequin and bead embellishments throughout. There is a center front zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-ref...
Iconic red and silver lurex knit with fringes and beads Loris Azzaro Circa 1970
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Iconic red and silver lurex knit cardigan with chain fringes edge, pearls and beads. Snap closure in the middle front. SIZE 38 (Fr) / M
Krizia Maglia 1990s Metallic Gold Beaded Cardigan Sweater Top
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Unlined. Front button closure. 75% viscose, 13% polyester, 12% polymide. Made in Italy. Marked size 44. Estimated size small. Bust: 30-34" Waist: 25-30" Total Length: 21.5"
Lyle & Scott 1950s Beaded Cashmere Cardigan Sweater
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful rich red cashmere beaded cardigan sweater from Lyle & Scot. It has long sleeves with ribbed neckline, fold back cuffs and hem.
Schiaparelli 1950s Beaded Cashmere Cardigan Sweater
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful beaded blue cashmere cardigan sweater from Elsa Schiaparelli.
Vanilla Beaded Sweater Girl Cardigan - Hong Kong, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Sprinkled with white seed beads all over, plus four densely-beaded pastel flower clusters on left and right front panels.
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...
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Size: FR 38 vintage, see measurements
Schiaparelli Soft White Floral Beaded Embellished Cardigan Sweater, 1960s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Schiaparelli 1960s super soft white cardigan sweater with rib knit collar detail, beaded floral design at side, and rhinestone buttons.
Schiaparelli Soft Black Floral Beaded Embellished Cardigan Sweater, 1960s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Schiaparelli vintage 1960s black cardigan sweater with rib knit collar and cream floral beading at chest.
Vintage Schiaparelli Black Cashmere Cardigan Sweater W/Beaded Bow
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Schiaparelli black cashmere long sleeved cardigan sweater with pearlized black buttons down the front and silver beading in the shape of a bow embroidered on left front. In e...
Aqua Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Among our favorite vintage pieces are the decorated cardigans from the 1950s-'60s. This example is in a beautiful shade of aqua and is embellished with matching beads and sequins. Un...
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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
A highly "pettable" blend of angora and wool, this cardigan strikes the ideal balance between allure and discretion.
Iridescent and Pink Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
1980s hook-front cardigan allover sequined in iridescent off-white accented by pink beading around the borders and in a vertical floral pattern front and back and down the sleeves. S...
1950s Red Beaded Cashmere Sweater
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sweet 1950s red beaded cashmere sweater with gunmetal beading. The cardigan has a V neckline that closes wth hook and eyes along the front.
1950s I. Magnin Colourful Beaded Cardigan
By I. Magnin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Adorable 1950s cardigan by I. Magnin. Cream wool with ribbed collar, cuffs and waist. Hand beaded sunbursts all over in different bright colours. Pearl buttons. Cream lining. Marked ...
1950’s Pink Beaded Cashmere Cardigan
Located in London, GB
A lovely example of 1950’s cashmere, this pale pink cardigan features elaborate asymmetrical gold beading and is ribbed around the cuffs, collar and hem. It has a matching pale pin...
Extravagant Sequined & Beaded Glittering Cardigan c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Extravagant sequined & beaded iridescent cardigan c 1960 The hand sequined cardigan is a mosaic of contiguous glittering ivory & pastel embellishments The collar yoke, cuffs & ...
1950s Peck & Peck Butterfly Beaded Cashmere Sweater
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous lilac cashmere cardigan sweater from Peck & Peck, Scotland. It has long sleeves, buttons up the front with mother of pearl buttons and is adorned on the entire front and o...
SCHIAPARELLI Black Wool Starburst Beaded Sweater Size Medium
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Schiaparelli sweater is composed of a black wool with floral starburst beaded design. Features center front button closures and silk lining. In excellent vintage condition. ...
Silver lurex knit cardigan with beads fringes LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver lurex knit cardigan with beads fringes. Snap closure on the middle front Size S
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...
1980s Fred Hayman Sold Gold Beaded Rayon Sweater Jacket
By Fred Hayman
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautifully hand beaded 1980s Fred Hayman oversized rayon sweater jacket.
Pink Cashmere Sweater with Baubles and Beads, 1950's
Located in New Hope, PA
This sweet 1950's cashmere sweater is embellished with braid trim at the neckline and cuffs. A large cluster of white beads, en tremblant, is set into the turn of the collar trim. Th...
Vintage Black Wool Cardigan with Sequin , Bead and Pearl decoration
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage addition to your party wardrobe . This wool cardigan is fully lined , with wonderful embellishment and an attractive scallop hemline. It fastens with hooks and eyes.
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
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Size: Medium (Fits True to Size)
Kansai Yamamoto Black, White & Silver Beaded Wool Sweater, 1980's
By Kansai Yamamoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black and white striped wool cardigan sweater with abstract embroidered decoration, silver metallic threading, dangling 'Kansai' silver charms, ball bearing style beading and logo em...
Roberto Cavalli 1990s Burnt Orange Rhinestone + Beaded Vintage Knit Cardigan Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s ROBERTO CAVALLI burnt orange ribbed knit rhinestone and beaded cardigan! Hand-sewn rhinestones up the center bodice and front and back collar. Three hook-and-ey...
Green and silver cardigan woven with silver chain, beads and pearls Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green and silver cardigan woven with silver chain, beads and pearls with fringes edge in the bottom . Snap closure in the middle front and long fringes of green and silver chains in ...
Frank Usher Vintage Black, Ivory, & Gold Silk, Sequin, & Beaded Jacket- L-1980's
By Frank Usher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Frank Usher Vintage Black, Ivory, & Gold Silk, Sequin, & Beaded Jacket- L-1980's. This vintage jacket is in good vintage condition, with only some wear consistent with age. It featu...
1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...
S/S 1995 Donna Karan Beige Stretch Bodycon Panel Slip Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beige slip dress from Donna Karan's Spring/Summer 1995 collection features a stretch bodycon fit with panel detailing at the bust. The dress is complete with thin shoulder strap...
$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 ...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and highly collectible museum quality vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD black and white plunging runway cut-out gown ! Features a soft crepe blend fabric that hugs the ...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel black and cream felted wool maxi dress from Fall 1999 collection. The bottom of the dress is cream while the top is black with a curved seam accentuating the waist, ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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. ...
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...
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...
Sold|$1,450
Size: Small - Medium
1960s Gottex Black Sheer Cut - Out Sexy One Piece 60s Vintage Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Gottex
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and rare 1960s GOTTEX black one piece swimsuit or bodysuit with sheer cut-out sides! Features a high neck with an open back. Black on black polka dot print. Semi sheer cut-outs ...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
$1,840Sale Price|43% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
$995Sale Price|23% Off
Size: XS - Medium
1990s Blumarine Anna Molinari Sexy Black Crstyal Studded Vintage Jersey Gown 90s
By Blumarine, Anna Molinari
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintag early 90s BLUMARINE by ANNA MOLINARI black slinky rayon jersey halter floor length evening dress! Super soft rayon jersey clings to the body in all the right places, and ...
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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