Vintage Sonia Rykiel Sweater 1980s Taupe Wool Angora Ladies Size Small 36
$110.00
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This is a sweater designed by Sonia Rykiel, known as the “queen of the knits”. The sweater is made in a very attractive solid taupe colour. It has shoulder pads, long batwing shaped sleeves and a collared neckline that is decorated with a bow in matching colour. It does up the back with nine buttons and has ties at the lower back that cinch the waist.
Age: 1980s
Label: Sonia Rykiel Paris Made in Italy. Sonia Rykiel began designing in 1962 because she was pregnant and couldn’t find a sweater that would fit her properly. She started her business in 1965 and became noticed by Vogue magazine in 1967. She opened her flagship store in Paris in 1968.
Color: Taupe brown
Material: 80% wool/20% rabbit hair angora
Sizing: French size 36 is indicated but please note the following measurements, all taken with the wool unstretched:
Shoulders: 15” across seam-to-seam
Sleeves: 25 1/2” long, with the cuff unturned
Sleeve Inseam: 25 1/2”
Bust: 36” around, approximated due to batwing sleeve
Bottom: 24” around, unstretched
Length: 24”
Condition: It is in very good condition with no wear, tear, holes or stains or odors - this looks like it saw little use and was very well kept over the years.
This is a very nice quality sweater by an important Parisian designer......attractive colour, style and detail.....
