Vintage Sonia Rykiel Cashmere Cardigan Sweater Ladies Size Medium

This is a cashmere sweater designed by Sonia Rykiel, known as the “queen of the knits”.   

The sweater is made in a very attractive broad striped pattern in tones of black, grey and white with added touches of green and red at the opening, the shoulders and the cuffs.  It is made in a cardigan style with a V shaped neckline and a five button closure.  It has dropped shoulders and long sleeves.  There is a pocket at either front side.

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.  

Label: Sonia Rykiel Made in China

Material: 96% cashmere, 2% polyamide, 2% polyester

Sizing: Size M for medium is indicated but please note the following measurements:

Shoulders:  23” across seam-to-seam

Sleeves:  23” long, with the cuff unturned

Sleeve Inseam:  18”

Bust:  46” around, meant to fit loosely

Waist:  46” around, unstretched

Length: 28”, measured flat

Condition: Pre-owned, but it is in very good condition with no signs of wear, tear, holes or stains or odors - this looks like it saw little use and was very well kept. 

This is a very nice quality sweater by an important Parisian designer……attractive pattern, clean look!