Sold Out

Vintage 1970s St Michael British Cashmere Sweater Mens Cardigan Style Size L 42

$145.00

Brand Poppy's Vintage Clothing

This product is unavailable

This is a very nice quality 100% pure cashmere sweater made in Britain for St. Michael, the brand established by Marks & Spencer in 1928.  The sweater is made in a simple cardigan style with a V shaped neckline and five button closure.  It has raglan type sleeves.  There is a small pocket at either side bottom front.  It has ribbing at the cuffs, the opening of the pockets and the bottom of the sweater.  The buttons and buttonholes are reinforced on the interior.  The sweater is in a navy blue colour.    

Label: St Michael ® 100% Cashmere To Fit Chest 107cm 2” Made in the U.K. CA01295. This style of label was used during the 1970s

Sizing: As mentioned, 42” chest is indicated, so this should fit a large size (US 40/42) - please rely on the following measurements for fit taking your looseness/tightness preference :

Sleeves:  36 1/2” long from the neck opening with the cuffs unturned

Sleeve Inseam:  21 1/2” with the cuff unturned

Chest:  45” around, taken under the arms, unstretched

Bottom:  42”  around, unstretched

Overall length:  31”, measured flat

Condition:  It is in very good condition with no wear, holes, pulls, repairs stains or odour.  This sweater looks to have seen little use and was well stored over the years.

This is a beautiful quality sweater, soft to the touch - they don’t make cashmere of this quality any longer, warmth, softness and appearance, nice acquisition!