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.
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.
1980s Christine Vogdt Leopard Wool Knit Leopard Cardigan w Pony Skin Patchwork
By Amen Wardy
Located in Gresham, OR
Slouchy, oversized wool cardigan has angora mixed in with merino wool for a beautiful texture.
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.
Mondrian 1980s cardigan jacket lapin insert angora wool brown women's size 42
By Mondrian
Located in Brindisi, IT
Mondrian cape jacket, with rabbit fur piping - Brown fur cuffs - Waist closure with two laces. In excellent condition. Brown - Angora wool - Rabbit fur - Size: 42 (IT) / 36 (NL/DE)...
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.
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.
Vintage 1960's Cream Embroidered Grapevine Cardigan Sweater UK 12-14 US 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
This delightful 1960's cream lambswool and angora cardigan, embellished with raised embroidered bunches of grapes, in shades of yellow, pink, and purple, surrounded my decorative emb...
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.
John Galliano Lightweight Leopard Angora and Wool Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in Austin, TX
John Galliano brown and black lightweight leopard printed angora and wool cardigan. Button closures in front.
Chanel Blue and White Ombre Angora Zippered Cardigan with Crochet Trim
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
Chanel baby blue and white ombre angora blend zip up cardigan w/crochet trim detail at the neck, frontal pockets, mid-arms and at sides of zipper front closure.
Christian Dior Boutique Angora Twin Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Austin, TX
Christian Dior black angora knit cardigan and sleeveless top. Condition: Excellent.
Gianni Versace 90s Angora Sweater Set
By Gianni Versace
Located in Austin, TX
Gianni Versace 1990s angora purple twin set. Condition:Very good, missing top button.
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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...
1950's Printed Angora Cardigan
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1950's Printed Angora Cardigan with 18th Century Courtesan scenes.
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.
Yohji Yamamoto Angora Tan Cardigan
Located in Austin, TX
Yohji Yamamoto soft angora wool tan cardigan with side pockets. 42" bust, 40" waist, 15" sleeve, 29" length.
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Size: 36 but fit Oversize
Long wrapped cardigan in wool and angora with stripes pattern Sonia Rykiel
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long wrapped cardigan in wool and angora with stripes pattern. Knit links to tie on the waist inside and outside on the side.
Sonia Rykiel Sweater Wrap Style Black Wool Angora Knit Cardigan Vintage 90s 40
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, vintage wrap style cardigan sweater by Sonia Rykiel Paris, likely made in the 90s.
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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.
Vanilla Beaded Sweater Girl Cardigan - Hong Kong, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A highly "pettable" blend of angora and wool, this cardigan strikes the ideal balance between allure and discretion.
1950s Darlene Yellow Printed Angora Cardigan
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950's Darlene printed angora/ lambswool printed cardigan featuring a foliage motif print in autumn tones of apricot, gold, cream, and olive.
Black and White Beaded Lambswool Sweater
Located in Topanga, CA
Very unique 50's black wool and angora cardigan with intricate seed bead detail.
Black Wool and Angora Cardigan with Black Fox Neckline
Located in Topanga, CA
Late 50's Cardigan made of wool, angora and nylon, removable fox fur collar, Rhinestone buttons at wrists and rhinestone closure at bottom.
1990s Max Mara Wool Angora Blue Jacket Cardigan
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Max Mara vintage women's cardigan jacket, blue, wool and angora fabric. The sweater with closure on the neck through two frogs, electric blue threads along the edges, two pockets on ...
$1,910
Size: Italian 46 jacket & skirt
Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1997 "It's A Jungle Out There" pinstripe suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Important collectible Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1997 'It's a Jungle Out There' collection pinstripe jacket and skirt suit. Runway look, the jacket has shoulder pads. The condit...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
1960s Lilli Diamond Brand New Light Pink Silk Wiggle Dress w/ Paillettes + Beads
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1960s Lilli Diamond light pink chiffon dress, with pailletes, beads, and sequins embellished throughout. Brand new, with original store tags, this deadstock dress is simp...
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 ...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Backless Violet Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Alexander McQueen Purple violet silk charmeuse gown with interesting sleeves and exposed bare back. Slightly cowl neck. strap can be removed. Dress zip from the side. Size M...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
$2,241
Size: UK 10-14 ( Medium to Large)
Superb 1980’s Vintage Arctic Fox Full Length White Vintage Fur Coat
Located in Sheffield, GB
An opulent 1980’s vintage arctic fox fur coat. Featuring sumptuous thick white pelts, padded shoulders, central line farrier hook closure and fully lined silver jacquard interior. E...
Dolce & Gabbana black silk corset with crystal straps, fw 2004
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana evening corset top ▪ Black silk ▪ Crystal mesh shoulder straps ▪ Built-in bra with lace trim and adjustable shoulder straps ▪ Corset bones throughout ▪ Zipper a...
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...
$876Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Dynasty Paisley Bright Colorful Silk Vintage 60s Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s DYNASTY paisley bright colorful silk sleeveless shift dress ! Features a tailored bodice, with hidden metal zipper up the back and hook-and-eye closure. POCKETS at each si...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Fall 1991 Gold Brocade Jacket Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This vintage 1991 Yves Saint Laurent suit features a luxurious gold brocade jacket and matching high-waisted pencil skirt. The tailored jacket has a round neckline, ornate gold butto...
Oscar de la Renta SS 2000 yellow grey stripe bustier corset maxi dress ball gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredible gown by Oscar de La Renta from the Spring Summer 2000 collection Pale yellow corset style upper with a grey structured skirt that flares out beautif...
Pink Cashmere Cardigan with Lace Appliqués
By Pringle
Located in Alford, MA
This pink cashmere cardigan with lace appliqués around the neckline and halfway down the front is an example of the decorated sweaters popular during the 1950s and '60s. Unlined. Ret...
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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