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Vintage Betsy McKnight Wrap Sweater with Angora Sash
A truly unique and dramatic vintage sweater by the designer Betsy McKnight. This hand-loomed piece embodies the bold, graphic style of the late 1980s or early 1990s, blending high-quality craftsmanship with high-fashion asymmetry.
This is an ideal stand-out piece for evening wear, cocktail parties, or elevating a casual look with a collectible designer garment.
Design Details:
Designer Quality: Crafted by Betsy McKnight and labeled as Hand Loomed, ensuring superior, small-batch construction and knit quality.
Colorway: Striking, high-contrast Black and White
Silhouette: The sweater features a fitted silhouette with a flattering wrap design at the front and a V-neckline.
Statement Sash: The defining element is the broad, diagonal band of Angora running from the shoulder to the hip. The texture of the fur is fuzzy and creates a stunning textural and color contrast against the solid black ribbed body.
Body Knit: The main body is constructed from a substantial black knit featuring a fine ribbed texture, indicative of quality looming.
Shoulders: The design includes subtle shaping at the shoulders, contributing to the structured look of the era.
This vintage Betsy McKnight sweater is a rare find for collectors of unique 20th-century American designer knitwear.
A truly unique and dramatic vintage sweater by the designer Betsy McKnight. This hand-loomed piece embodies the bold, graphic style of the late 1980s or early 1990s, blending high-quality craftsmanship with high-fashion asymmetry.
This is an ideal stand-out piece for evening wear, cocktail parties, or elevating a casual look with a collectible designer garment.
Design Details:
Designer Quality: Crafted by Betsy McKnight and labeled as Hand Loomed, ensuring superior, small-batch construction and knit quality.
Colorway: Striking, high-contrast Black and White
Silhouette: The sweater features a fitted silhouette with a flattering wrap design at the front and a V-neckline.
Statement Sash: The defining element is the broad, diagonal band of Angora running from the shoulder to the hip. The texture of the fur is fuzzy and creates a stunning textural and color contrast against the solid black ribbed body.
Body Knit: The main body is constructed from a substantial black knit featuring a fine ribbed texture, indicative of quality looming.
Shoulders: The design includes subtle shaping at the shoulders, contributing to the structured look of the era.
This vintage Betsy McKnight sweater is a rare find for collectors of unique 20th-century American designer knitwear.
Details & Condition
Brand: Betsy McKnight
Size: Vintage small. Vintage sizing varies. See approximate measurements.
Measurements (flat): 18” shoulder to shoulder. 21” pit to pit (open construction leaves a lot of extra room), 21” sleeve length, 17” waist
Color: Black with White/Cream Contrast Trim
Style: Designer Sweater, Hand Loomed, Faux-Wrap, V-Neck, Statement Trim, Angora/Mohair Look, 1980s/1990s Vintage
Material: Composition tag is missing. The core material is likely wool/synthetic and Angora.
Construction Detail: Hand Loomed
Care: Dry Clean Only
Made In: Unknown
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The hand-loomed knit structure is solid, and the furry trim appears plush and well-kept.
As with all vintage items, minor signs of a previous life, wear, or slight material variation are to be expected and embraced.