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Vintage Escada Cardigan

Escada shiny black long cardigan with removable feathers sleeve cuffs
Escada shiny black long cardigan with removable feathers sleeve cuffs

Escada shiny black long cardigan with removable feathers sleeve cuffs

By Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Milano, IT

Escada long cardigan Black with shiny thread Button closure Removable feathers sleeve cuffs Marked size 38 FR Measurements: shoulders 42 cm - 16.4 in bust 94 cm - 37 in waist 86 cm...

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Late 20th Century German Vintage Escada Cardigan

Escada Whimsical Tangerine & Black "Abstract" Oversized Cotton Zipper Jacket
Escada Whimsical Tangerine & Black "Abstract" Oversized Cotton Zipper Jacket

Escada Whimsical Tangerine & Black "Abstract" Oversized Cotton Zipper Jacket

By Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in New York, NY

Escada by Margaretha Ley wonderfully whimsical bold tangerine and black "Abstract" oversized cotton zippered jacket is accented with bands of tangerine silk. The front zipper ...

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1980s German Vintage Escada Cardigan

Escada 1990's stunning set of long dress & long cardigan by Margaretha Ley
Escada 1990's stunning set of long dress & long cardigan by Margaretha Ley

Escada 1990's stunning set of long dress & long cardigan by Margaretha Ley

By Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

A Winter Wonderland stunning long dress designed by Margaretha Ley, paired with a long cardigan from Escada. Made from fabrics like cotton, nylon, viscose, and acetate.

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1990s German Vintage Escada Cardigan

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Vintage Escada Margaretha Ley Striped Mohair Sweater W Ballon Statement Sleeves
Vintage Escada Margaretha Ley Striped Mohair Sweater W Ballon Statement Sleeves

Vintage Escada Margaretha Ley Striped Mohair Sweater W Ballon Statement Sleeves

By Margaretha Ley Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Portland, OR

This fun and colorful vintage sweater was designed by Margaretha Ley for Escada in the 1980's. This is one of our favorites! The superkid mohair is in gorgeous shades of purple, brig...

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1980s German Vintage Escada Cardigan

1980s Escada by Margaretha Ley Multicolour Cardigan
1980s Escada by Margaretha Ley Multicolour Cardigan

1980s Escada by Margaretha Ley Multicolour Cardigan

By Escada

Located in Capri, IT

1980s Escada by Margaretha Ley Multicolour Cardigan

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1980s German Vintage Escada Cardigan

Vintage 1990's Escada Sport Ruffled Knit Cardigan
Vintage 1990's Escada Sport Ruffled Knit Cardigan

Vintage 1990's Escada Sport Ruffled Knit Cardigan

By Escada

Located in London, GB

Vintage 1990's Escada sport knit. Crafted in an airy, open-knit fabrication, featured some cascading ruffle front, sculptural, elongated sleeves, flared hem, and fine tie fastenings ...

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1990s German Vintage Escada Cardigan

Escada "Lips" Virgin Wool Long Cardigan 34 (Germany)
Escada "Lips" Virgin Wool Long Cardigan 34 (Germany)

Escada "Lips" Virgin Wool Long Cardigan 34 (Germany)

By Escada, Margaretha Ley

Located in Port Hope, ON

A stunning cardigan that will complement most outfits, black and cream with great graphics, it makes a statement! There are two deep pockets and there are no fastenings.

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Late 20th Century German Vintage Escada Cardigan

1980s Escada grey pull
1980s Escada grey pull

1980s Escada grey pull

By Escada

Located in Capri, IT

1980s Escada grey pull in italian size range 40

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1990s Italian Vintage Escada Cardigan

Rare Escada 1980s Red Knit Avant Garde Oversized Vintage Sweater
Rare Escada 1980s Red Knit Avant Garde Oversized Vintage Sweater

Rare Escada 1980s Red Knit Avant Garde Oversized Vintage Sweater

By Escada

Located in Portland, OR

This incredible vintage red avant garde sweater was designed for Escada in the early 1980's. This very unique double breasted sweater is patched with different materials and yarns a...

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1980s German Vintage Escada Cardigan

Escada Knit Coat with Mongolian Lamb Trim
Escada Knit Coat with Mongolian Lamb Trim

Escada Knit Coat with Mongolian Lamb Trim

By Escada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cardigan/coat from Escada Sport likely dates to the 1990’s to 2000’s.

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1990s Peruvian Vintage Escada Cardigan

1980s Escada Vintage Mohair Wool Brown Orange & Green Oversized Cardigan Sweater
1980s Escada Vintage Mohair Wool Brown Orange & Green Oversized Cardigan Sweater

1980s Escada Vintage Mohair Wool Brown Orange & Green Oversized Cardigan Sweater

By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Portland, OR

We love oversized sweaters and this vintage Escada paisley wool and mohair open cardigan sweater is one of our favorites for this Fall.

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1980s German Vintage Escada Cardigan

Vintage Escada Red & Black Fleur De Lis Harlequin Oversized Cardigan Sweater
Vintage Escada Red & Black Fleur De Lis Harlequin Oversized Cardigan Sweater

Vintage Escada Red & Black Fleur De Lis Harlequin Oversized Cardigan Sweater

By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada

Located in Portland, OR

We love vintage Escada sweaters and blouses! This button front cardigan is made of 96% new wool, 2% Cupro and 2% Polyester.

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1980s German Vintage Escada Cardigan

Documented 1980s Escada Vintage Sweater w/ Colorful Pom Poms Margaretha Ley
Documented 1980s Escada Vintage Sweater w/ Colorful Pom Poms Margaretha Ley

Documented 1980s Escada Vintage Sweater w/ Colorful Pom Poms Margaretha Ley

By Margaretha Ley

Located in Portland, OR

This is such an incredible vintage 100% wool Sweater from Escada! The sweater is gray ribbed wool with multi colored knit trim that is embellished with pom poms in the same colors!...

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1980s German Vintage Escada Cardigan

Escada Margaretha Ley Vintage Blue & Copper Mohair Wool Long Cardigan Sweater
Escada Margaretha Ley Vintage Blue & Copper Mohair Wool Long Cardigan Sweater

Escada Margaretha Ley Vintage Blue & Copper Mohair Wool Long Cardigan Sweater

By Escada

Located in Portland, OR

This is a gorgeous royal blue sweater by Escada, knit with brown and copper bronze metallic floral designs. This long, open front sweater is almost like a jacket and has puffed long ...

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1980s German Vintage Escada Cardigan

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An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...

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1930s Unknown Vintage Escada Cardigan

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John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

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 ...

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Early 2000s French Vintage Escada Cardigan

Early 2000s Roberto Cavalli Tan Cheetah Print Silk Slip Midi Dress
Early 2000s Roberto Cavalli Tan Cheetah Print Silk Slip Midi Dress

Early 2000s Roberto Cavalli Tan Cheetah Print Silk Slip Midi Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Roberto Cavalli slip dress from the early 2000s is cut in a bias-draped silhouette in tan silk with an allover mixed animal print combining leopard spots and an abstract pattern...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Escada Cardigan

F/W 1989 Ralph Lauren Naomi Campbell Runway Black Bias Cut Silk Sleeveless Dress
F/W 1989 Ralph Lauren Naomi Campbell Runway Black Bias Cut Silk Sleeveless Dress

F/W 1989 Ralph Lauren Naomi Campbell Runway Black Bias Cut Silk Sleeveless Dress

By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Ralph Lauren’s Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this black silk dress features a bias-cut silhouette that drapes elegantly over the body. The sleeveless design and high neckline cre...

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1980s American Vintage Escada Cardigan

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...

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1950s American Vintage Escada Cardigan

Brand new lightweight Canadian lynx fur coat detachable hood size 24 ~no duties
Brand new lightweight Canadian lynx fur coat detachable hood size 24 ~no duties

Brand new lightweight Canadian lynx fur coat detachable hood size 24 ~no duties

Located in Montreal, Quebec

DESCRIPTION : Brand new Canadian lynx fur coat with detachable hood size 24 XXL Huge portrait collar, straight sleeves, integraded belt, double fur hood, supple skins, beautiful fre...

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2010s Canadian Vintage Escada Cardigan

Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff
Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff

Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Russian sable coat. Double breasted 7/8 sable coat with fold over cuff and a cape collar that can be worn closed around the neck or lower around the bust line. Labeled "Elan Furs"...

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Late 20th Century Russian Vintage Escada Cardigan

Vintage Oscar de la Renta FW 2000 Runway Sable Trim Embroidered Vest US 6
Vintage Oscar de la Renta FW 2000 Runway Sable Trim Embroidered Vest US 6

Vintage Oscar de la Renta FW 2000 Runway Sable Trim Embroidered Vest US 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sable Trim Embroidered Vest FW 2000 Runway US size - 6 ( please check measurements ) Warm embroidered and sable trim vest, side pockets, open style. Measure...

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Early 2000s American Vintage Escada Cardigan

Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch
Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch

Gucci Vintage 1955 Metallic Purple Lizard Clutch

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci 1955 metallic purple lizard clutch - collectors item. Features signature horsebit detailing, lizard leather skin, detachable chain strap with Gucci branded magnetic closure an...

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1950s Italian Vintage Escada Cardigan

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic

By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...

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1990s Italian Vintage Escada Cardigan

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...

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Early 2000s French Vintage Escada Cardigan

2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown
2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown

2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Studio City, CA

2003 Alexander McQueen creme with yellow "batik-like" printed silk strapless, draped column gown. Bustier at the interior. Size tag 44 and fabric tag says 100% silk. In excellent con...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Vintage Escada Cardigan

Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006

Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Escada Cardigan

Versace Fall 2021 Starfish Print Sleeveless Midi Dress Yellow IT 42
Versace Fall 2021 Starfish Print Sleeveless Midi Dress Yellow IT 42

Versace Fall 2021 Starfish Print Sleeveless Midi Dress Yellow IT 42

By Versace

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Sleeveless garment-pleated satin mid-length dress in yellow featuring graphic pattern printed in multicolor. Hardware at spaghetti shoulder straps. Scoop neck collar. Lettuce edge in...

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2010s Italian Vintage Escada Cardigan

See-through silk shirt with thread and beads embroideries GIANFRANCO FERRE FORMA
See-through silk shirt with thread and beads embroideries GIANFRANCO FERRE FORMA

See-through silk shirt with thread and beads embroideries GIANFRANCO FERRE FORMA

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

See-through silk shirt with thread and beads embroideries. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front . Hook&eye on the cuffs. SIZE 46 (IT) 10 (US)

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1990s Unknown Vintage Escada Cardigan

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cut Out Jersey Black Cocktail Dress size L ( S )
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cut Out Jersey Black Cocktail Dress size L ( S )

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cut Out Jersey Black Cocktail Dress size L ( S )

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Sexy Cut Out Cocktail Dress Designer size - L ( run small, please check measurements ). Black Stretch Jersey, Double Layered Skirt, Simple Slip On. Measurements: W...

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1990s Italian Vintage Escada Cardigan

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Finding the Right Sweaters for You

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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