MOSCHINO Sky Blue Beaded Knit Sweater Size 42
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Moschino sweater is composed of a sky blue knit and features beaded applique. There are
MOSCHINO Sky Blue Beaded Knit Sweater Size 42
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Moschino sweater is composed of a sky blue knit and features beaded applique. There are
Moschino black gold fringes sweater
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino black cotton gold fringes sweater totally made in italy in size 44
Moschino Jeans Black Grapes Wool Sweater
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Jeans Black Grapes Sweater Totally made in italy in italian size range 46 composition
Moschino brown with white faux pearls sweater
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino brown with white faux pearls sweater totally made in italy in size M
Moschino Jeans Vintage Cloud Knit Sweater
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Jeans vintage cloud crochet knit sweater. This whimsical sweater features an oversized fit
Moschino Pale Pink Cashmere Sweater Appliqued Sewing Theme
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in New Hope, PA
Moschino has taken this cashmere and wool blend cardigan sweater and had some fun with an appliqued
$320Sale Price|46% Off
Moschino Black and White Wool Check Pattern Turtleneck Sweater
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Moschino black and white wool check pattern turtleneck pullover sweater. - Made in
$252Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Vintage Black and White Computer Screen Wool Light Sweater Size L
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage light sweater featuring a black and white computer screen desing on front with
Archival Moschino Couture 90s Runway Teddy Bear Knit Fun Vintage Novelty Sweater
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Archival 1990's Teddy Bear sweater designer by Franco Moschino for Moschino's 'Couture' line
Moschino black boots wool pull
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino black boots wool pull totally made in italy in size 40
1990's Franco Moschino Floral Crochet Knit Open Cardigan - Colourful Sweater
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Chic and fun early nineties Franco Moschino colourful crochet knit - open front cardigan from the
Moschino back wool "Love" Top
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino Black wool "Love" top has a cut-out center front and a huge "M" patchwork on back in gold
Moschino Couture Black Mid Length Cardigan
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This beautiful and unique vintage early 90s Moschino Couture black mid length cardigan has a
MOSCHINO 90's Rare and iconic American flag cardigan from MOSCHINO COUTURE!
By Franco Moschino
Located in Milano, MILANO
90's rare and iconic American flag jacquard cardigan with extra long stole from MOSCHINO COUTURE
Moschino 'Couture' Tan Merino Wool /Metallic Gold Lame Woven Pullover
By Moschino Couture
Located in New York, NY
Moschino 'Couture' tan merino wool woven with metallic gold lame and accented with woven gold lame
Moschino "Non è tutto oro quel che luccica" grey gold sweater dress
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino "Non è tutto oro quel che luccica" "not all that glitters is gold" grey gold sweater dress
Moschino Jeans 1990's Apple Mac Print White Long sleeve T-shirt / Sweater
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Moschino Jeans 1990's long sleeve plain white T-shirt with vibrant Apple-Mac parody logo
$448
Size: Small-Medium
1990's MOSCHINO Torero Fringed Show Girl Jersey Zip Up Cowgirl Jacket - Sweater
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous early 1990's Vintage Moschino Showgirl 'Torero' Jacket in Black & Gold, designed by Franco
1990's Moschino 'Off Key' Long Sleeve Fleece Top Sweater in Black and Grey
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Iconic Moschino 'Off Key' fuzzy textured fleece top, in a grey & black colourway
$252Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Vintage Black and White Computer Screen Wool Light Sweater Size M
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage light sweater featuring a black and white computer screen desing on front with
Moschino Jeremy Scott Golden Arches 20 Billion Served 1mj0120 Red Sweater
By Moschino
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Size S Minor signs of rare use. This item does not come with any extra accessories. Please review photos for more details. Color appearan...
Moschino Wool Cloud Sweater, 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino 1990's Original wool cloud sweater. Size Label : 38(EU) ; 4 (US) *ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN
Moschino Gray Nature Friendly Cardigan Sweater
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino gray nature friendly cardigan sweater This Fall, be sustainably chic wearing this vintage
Moschino Cheap and Chic Love Champion Sweater
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino cheap and chic love champion sweater Moschino makes Fall dressing shine with unique
Moschino Cheap Chic WARM Wool Tunic sweater
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino cheap chic warm wool tunic sweater Stand out in the right way this fall wearing this
Moschino Cheap Chic Black White Wool Sweater
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino cheap chic black white wool sweater Be retro cool wearing this unique vintage Moschino
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Franco Moschino 1990s Vintage Black Knit Sleeveless Top w Red Heart & Buttons
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
Located in Portland, OR
This early Cheap and Chic by Moschino black wool knit sleeveless top features a large red heart on
Gianfranco Ferre 1980s Black Short Skirt Size 0.
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Wear this skirt with the Moschino sweater, as shown in photo, or wear your favorite 70s YSL blouse
Moschino Couture Artistic Mongolian Inspired Sweater
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
This tunic by Moschino is a wonderful patchwork of traditional patterns in grey, black, white, red
1990's Moschino 'Handle with Care' Quarter Zip Colourful sleeved Sweater
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun, Vintage 1990's Moschino 1/4 zip sweater, featuring an ironic 'Handle With Care' slogan to
Moschino multicolour Gilet
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino jeans multicolour Gilet Totally made in italy in italian size range 42 Composition: 100
Moschino Iconic Warm Grey-White-Black Pull
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Iconic Warm Grey-White-Black Pull Iconic pull by Moschino totally made in italy in
1990s Moschino Red and Yellow Crochet Smiley Acid Face Sweater
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in London, GB
Authentic Moschino Vintage Crochet Smiley face sweater, asymmetrical hemline, classic fit, red
Moschino Couture Bullseye Cardigan
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Austin, TX
Moschino Couture Bullseye cardigan sweater. Red, yellow, blue and white with 3 x 2 on back
Early 1990's Vintage Moschino 'Cow' Photo Logo Print Sweatshirt Jumper
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990s Moschino white sweatshirt, featuring a statement Cow print, an image symbolic of
Fun 1990's Vintage Moschino 'Per' Cartoon Face Print Sweatshirt Jumper
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Super Fun Vintage 1990's Moschino black sweatshirt, featuring a cartoon'esque 'PER' slogan on the
Moschino Rib-Knit Roller-Gilt Zippered Cardigan
By Moschino
Located in Gresham, OR
A fun, statement-making Moschino short sleeved roller-gilt black chunky rib-knit zippered cardigan
1980s Moschino Cheap and Chic Fruits Cardigans
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Moschino Cheap and Chic Fruits Knitwear
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Size: IT40, FR36, US6
Moschino Couture Short Sleeves Pullover Beige Top with Polo Collar Shirt Printed
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Moschino Couture lightweight short sleeves pullover beige top with polo collar shirt
MOSCHINO JEANS Size L Grey Print Cotton Crew-Neck Long sleeve t-shirt
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage MOSCHINO JEANS long sleeve t-shirt comes in a gray cotton featuring front & back graphic
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Size: Small petite size
Moschino Avant Garde Italian Black Wool Knit Glove Design Cardigan c 1990s
By Moschino Jeans
Located in University City, MO
Moschino avant-garde Italian black wool glove design cardigan The unique fine wool knit cardigan
Cardigan Moschino Cheap and Chic pari al nuovo
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Cardigan in lurex Moschino Cheap and Chic color oro con bottoni logati con cuore. Modello da
Moschino Cheap and Chic S/S 1997 Black Knit Crochet Red Rose Cardigan
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Moschino Cheap and Chic S/S 1997 Black Knit Crochet Red Rose Cardigan
Moschino powdered pink sweater
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino powdered pink sweater has wonderful angora hand-chochet detailing on the cuffs and collar
moschino cheap and chic wool sweater
By Moschino
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This Moschino sweater is made of 100% wool and is in vintage condition with some wear. Size fits
Moschino blue red and white wool sweater
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino blue red and white wool sweater totally made in italy in size 42
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Grey Floral Cropped Sweater Top
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic cropped short sleeve sweater in charcoal grey with floral applique on
Moschino Vintage The Italian Dream Sweater US Size 10
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage sweater featuring several messages : "The Italian Dream" at front, "Cheap and Chic
Moschino Vintage Soccer Ball Black Wool Blend Sweater US Size 8
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage black sweater featuring a large soccer ball applique with an embroidered sentence
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Size: Medium - Large
Vintage Moschino Orange Silver Star Studded 1990s Long Sleeve Cotton Sweater Top
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in San Diego, CA
Fashionable 1990s MOSCHINO orange cotton star studded sweater! Features a vibrant orange color with
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Size: Small - Medium
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Gold Metallic Ribbed Cardigan 90s Sweater
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic 90s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC gold metallic ribbed cardigan! Such a great twist on the classic
1990s Moschino Red and Yellow Crochet Smiley Acid Face Sweater
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in London, GB
Authentic Moschino Vintage Crochet Smiley face sweater, asymmetrical hemline, classic fit, red
Moschino beige brown cardigan
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino beige brown cardigan totally made in italy in size 44
Moschino Jeans multicoloured Cardigan
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Jeans multicoloured Cardigan Totally made in italy in standard size M
1980s Moschino "teddy wear" sweat shirt
By Moschino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Soft & cuddly Moschino "teddywear" sweatshirt...Fleece sideout, embroidered with Moschino teddy
Moschino Vintage Yin Yang Wool Jumper
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage red wool jumper featuring a large black and white Yin Yang motif to the front
1990's Moschino Floral Crochet Cropped Patchwork embroidered Cardigan
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino 'CHEAP & CHIC' button down cardigan with intricate floral embroideries on
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Size: Small - Medium
Moschino Couture 1990s Vintage ' Sea Horses & Sea Shells ' 90s Novelty Cardigan
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vntage MOSCHINO COUTURE 1990s off white / ivory novelty cardigan sweater! Features hand
Moschino Cheap and Chic Black/Red with Mother of Pearl Buttons Wool Cardigan
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Moschino Cheap and Chic black/red with mother of pearl buttons wool cardigan
MOSCHINO Vintage Cardigan / Top Soft Pink Charming Delicate Ruffle 42 fits 4-6
By Moschino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic MOSCHINO CHEAPANDCHIC feminine vintage cardigan / t0p. Beautiful light dusty
Moschino Whimsical Wool Knit Embroidered Tunic
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in New York, NY
Moschino, "Cheap and Chic", ivory ground, wool knit, tunic/sweater, having, colorful, cheerful
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic Acid Face Jumper
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in London, GB
Moschino Cheap and Chic Acid Face Jumper, very rare from the 90s, cream white Cable-Knit cotton
Moschino Nature Friendly Garment wooden bead fringe sweater twin set
By Moschino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Moschino Nature Friendly Garment wooden bead fringe sweater twin set...Franco Moschino was known
Moschino Vintage 90s 1990s Colorful Striped Knit Sweater Maxi Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Brightly colored striped knit maxi dress by Moschino! Details: Unlined No Closure/ Fabric
Vintage Moschino Cheap and Chic 1990s Gold Metallic Halter Neck Sweater Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
MOSCHINO "CHEAP & CHIC" vintage 90s gold halter sweater skater dress! Extremely soft body hugging
Moschino Cheap Chic Wool Heart Sweater
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino cheap chic wool heart sweater Unique black and cream short sleeve heart sweater which is
1990s Moschino Black Wool Cardigan-Body
By Moschino
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Moschino black wool blend cardigan-body. V-neck, front buttoning, batwing sleeves and two front
1990s Moschino Black And White Cardigan
By Moschino
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Moschino black and white striped virgin woo cardigan. V-neck with and frill, front closure with
90s Moschino Vintage grey and off-white camouflage pattern wool long cardigan
By Moschino
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
90s Moschino grey and off-white camouflage pattern wool knit. V-neck and front buttoning. Size: 46
Moschino Cheap and Chic Wool Top , Cardigan- black/white/red
Located in Baarn, NL
A warm vintage cardigan by Moschino Cheap and Chic in red, white and black wool. The cardigan has
1990s Moschino Silk "Love" Hoodie Sweater Size Medium
By Moschino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adorable bright orange resin stone "Love" logo silk sweater hoodie by, Moschino, Italy
Silk
Moschino Boutique Polka Dot Black and White Gold Button Down Cardigan Sweater
By Moschino
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Size IT 44 Black and white Gold buttons Made in Italy Fabrication 40% wool, 25% rayon, 25% polyamide, 10% cashmere
Vintage Moschino Jeans Cute Knitted Sweater Cardigan With Flowers
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in Paris, FR
MOSCHINO JEANS, Made in Italy circa 90. Cute knitted sweater with flowers. Tag size is 38EU, but I
Christian Lacroix Jeans Vintage Embroidered Heart Denim Jacket & Trousers
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX JEANS vintage grey distressed denim jacket and trousers featuring amazing embroidered hearts. The jacket features : - Grey distressed denim featuring a large embro...
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
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...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
1988 Moschino "Kiss My Patch" Embroidered Strapless Polka Dot Dress
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Super fun and whimsical rare 1988 Moschino red and off-white polka dot strapless silk dress embroidered with playful cartoon patches all over the entire dress. An iconic piece of Fra...
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage washed babylamb leather coat FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage washed blue babylamb leather coat FR36 S Reference: TGAS/E00670 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Lambskin Leather Color: Blue, ...
F/W 2001 Paco Rabanne Runway Buckle Sheer Panel Black Bodycon Y2K Gown
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black sleeveless gown designed for Paco Rabanne’s Fall/Winter 2001 runway collection. This elegant form-fitting dress features a high neckline and a sheer mesh-...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
The Moschino story begins in the early 1980s, when Franco Moschino (1950–94), a freelance magazine illustrator and Gianni Versace collaborator, founded a label in Italy whose ethos was all about having fun.
Moschino initially pursued a degree in painting at Milan's Brera Academy of Fine Arts during the late 1960s, turning to freelance illustration to help pay his way through school. He found inspiration in Pop art, Dadaism and bold graphics. During the 1970s, he began to work for Gianni Versace’s now-legendary house as a sketcher and freelanced as a clothing designer with other fashion labels. In 1983, encouraged by Versace, he launched his own extravagant and excessive couture collection.
Moschino's expertly tailored, vibrant designs for casual wear and more, each adorned with loud, playful details, spoofed the chic high fashion of the day, and Franco's close relationship with fine art — as well as his eye for innovation — welcomed comparisons to Elsa Schiaparelli over the years. The label’s work essentially mocked the industry even as its hand fed Moschino, with the founder emblazoning shirts with slogans such as “Good taste doesn’t exist” or embroidering jackets with the phrase “Waist of money,” while the theatrical shows were positioned with an undercurrent of critique.
Today, the Metropolitan Museum of Art holds two vintage Moschino handbags in its collection: one shaped like a milk carton and the other an iron.
“Under all the surface witticisms, [Moschino] had a serious knack for running class pieces through a wringer of irony or Surrealism,” observed Vogue. “Chanel-isms were his favorite trope, though he also poked fun at Jean Paul Gaultier’s lingerie dressing and put out pasta bags in a parody of the Prada accessories craze.”
Accessories, jeans and the first men’s collection were presented at the Regal Palace in Milan in 1985, with his Moschino Jeans womenswear collection following in 1986. Then Moschino released Moschino for Women, its first fragrance, the next year in Europe.
In 1988, long before brands had considered the concept of a spin-off, Moschino bowed its cheeky diffusion line for men and women, Moschino Cheap and Chic, during the shows in Milan. The label thrived, adding its first stores in Italy and campaigning for eco-friendly fur. Its retrospective-slash-fashion show “X Years of Kaos” in the early 1990s benefited a children’s AIDS organization.
After Moschino’s untimely death at the age of 44 from AIDS complications, Rossella Jardini, his longtime friend and colleague, took the reins. She carried the torch for nearly 20 years, adding eyewear, watches and jewelry. American designer Jeremy Scott was named creative director in 2013.
Scott, who grew up on a farm and once unveiled a collection of evening dresses charred with burn marks, imbues all his work with a message of inclusion, be it his Fast Food collection in 2014 (hot dog dress included) or Moschino Barbie.
“I don’t care if the critics don’t like me,” Scott told Vogue. “I want to be the people’s designer, like Diana was the people’s princess.”
Find vintage Moschino clothing 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.