Missoni - Cardigan - Vintage

Missoni Sport cardigan in lightweight wool, original production from the 1990s. An example of Made in Italy knitwear characterized by a sober construction in gray tones, with a front button closure and ribbed edges.

This piece represents the brand's transition toward a more everyday archival aesthetic, while maintaining the textile quality that made the Missoni name famous internationally.

The brand redefined Italian knitwear between the 1980s and 1990s, transferring the craftsmanship of the Sumirago district into pieces designed for relaxed wear.

This piece embodies Ottavio Missoni's textile excellence applied to a high-profile sportswear vision, where lightweight wool was chosen to ensure versatility across seasons, becoming a cornerstone of Italian style of the period.

Made entirely of wool, the cardigan features a row of coordinated front buttons and ribbed cuffs to maintain shape during wear.

The plain lightweight wool weave is uniform, without complex patterns, relying entirely on the yarn quality and the precision of Italian industrial construction typical of the 1990s.

A slight superficial pilling and the natural softening of the fibers are observed, signs of organic aging of the material over the decades.

These elements attest to the piece's authenticity and the use of natural fibers not chemically treated in an aggressive manner.

Label size: XL | INT: XL | IT: 54 | EU: 48. Measurements: Contact me for info and measurements. Regular XL fit, consistent with the period standards.