1970s French Deadstock Vintage Cashmere Sweater - Gris
When I saw these vintage sweaters, it was love at first sight. One, I love sweaters. And these are so soft. Two, the colors are absolutely gorgeous.
Definitely could not say no.
They are French deadstock vintage 1970s sweaters by Anne Rubin. For those of you who don’t know, “deadstock” means new, old stock–never sold or worn.
A note about the designer: Anne Rubin was all over Vogue in the 1950s and 1960s and her designs were sold at department stores like Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks Fifth Avenue. I included several scanned photos of her sweaters featured in Vogue editorials and ads including one with Maggie Smith (which I was very excited to find).
I was lucky enough to purchase them from a woman in New York City who had been in business for over 25 years serving as a design and inspiration resource to the fashion industry.
I have the sweater in a wide range of colors. Some are 100% silk and some are Cashmere + Silk. This particular sweater is a cashmere/silk blend and comes in XS/Small and Small/Medium (see measurements below). The color is a classic, charcoal grey.
The fit is closer to the body and they are a perfect layering piece. Depending on where you live, you could wear these year-round. As you know, I adore a good ball gown. But I also love pieces that are wearable and bring that vintage character and beauty into your everyday wardrobe.
This sweater is made out of French cashmere, which is finer and has a longer staple length than other cashmere. This makes it very soft, never scratchy. The yarns are heathered and this brings out the colors in a person's eyes, hence extremely flattering. To find the same quality in modern sweaters, you would have to spend hundreds of dollars more.
For care: Hand wash inside out in mild soap, not Woolite (it has bleach in it).
Ok to dry clean. Lay flat to dry
To store, do not hang, store folded flat.
Condition: New, old vintage. Excellent, Never worn.
Measurements
XS/Small:
Shoulder to end of sleeve: approximately 22-22 1/2 inches
Shoulder to shoulder: approximately 14 1/2 inches
Length: approximately 21 1/2 inches
Chest: approximately 16 1/2 - 17 inches
Small/Medium:
Shoulder to end of sleeve: approximately 23 - 23 1/2 inches
Shoulder to shoulder: approximately 14 - 15 inches
Length: approximately 21 1/2 - 22 inches
Chest: approximately 16 1/2 - 17 inches
Reference Photos:
(1 & 2) Vogue New York, November 1959 (3 & 4) Vogue New York, August 1963; Maggie Smith wearing Anne Rubin sweater (5) Vogue New York, August 1963 (6) Vogue New York, February 1964
This item is a Final Sale.
When I saw these vintage sweaters, it was love at first sight. One, I love sweaters. And these are so soft. Two, the colors are absolutely gorgeous.
Definitely could not say no.
They are French deadstock vintage 1970s sweaters by Anne Rubin. For those of you who don’t know, “deadstock” means new, old stock–never sold or worn.
A note about the designer: Anne Rubin was all over Vogue in the 1950s and 1960s and her designs were sold at department stores like Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks Fifth Avenue. I included several scanned photos of her sweaters featured in Vogue editorials and ads including one with Maggie Smith (which I was very excited to find).
I was lucky enough to purchase them from a woman in New York City who had been in business for over 25 years serving as a design and inspiration resource to the fashion industry.
I have the sweater in a wide range of colors. Some are 100% silk and some are Cashmere + Silk. This particular sweater is a cashmere/silk blend and comes in XS/Small and Small/Medium (see measurements below). The color is a classic, charcoal grey.
The fit is closer to the body and they are a perfect layering piece. Depending on where you live, you could wear these year-round. As you know, I adore a good ball gown. But I also love pieces that are wearable and bring that vintage character and beauty into your everyday wardrobe.
This sweater is made out of French cashmere, which is finer and has a longer staple length than other cashmere. This makes it very soft, never scratchy. The yarns are heathered and this brings out the colors in a person's eyes, hence extremely flattering. To find the same quality in modern sweaters, you would have to spend hundreds of dollars more.
For care: Hand wash inside out in mild soap, not Woolite (it has bleach in it).
Ok to dry clean. Lay flat to dry
To store, do not hang, store folded flat.
Condition: New, old vintage. Excellent, Never worn.
Measurements
XS/Small:
Shoulder to end of sleeve: approximately 22-22 1/2 inches
Shoulder to shoulder: approximately 14 1/2 inches
Length: approximately 21 1/2 inches
Chest: approximately 16 1/2 - 17 inches
Small/Medium:
Shoulder to end of sleeve: approximately 23 - 23 1/2 inches
Shoulder to shoulder: approximately 14 - 15 inches
Length: approximately 21 1/2 - 22 inches
Chest: approximately 16 1/2 - 17 inches
Reference Photos:
(1 & 2) Vogue New York, November 1959 (3 & 4) Vogue New York, August 1963; Maggie Smith wearing Anne Rubin sweater (5) Vogue New York, August 1963 (6) Vogue New York, February 1964
This item is a Final Sale.
When I saw these vintage sweaters, it was love at first sight. One, I love sweaters. And these are so soft. Two, the colors are absolutely gorgeous.
Definitely could not say no.
They are French deadstock vintage 1970s sweaters by Anne Rubin. For those of you who don’t know, “deadstock” means new, old stock–never sold or worn.
A note about the designer: Anne Rubin was all over Vogue in the 1950s and 1960s and her designs were sold at department stores like Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks Fifth Avenue. I included several scanned photos of her sweaters featured in Vogue editorials and ads including one with Maggie Smith (which I was very excited to find).
I was lucky enough to purchase them from a woman in New York City who had been in business for over 25 years serving as a design and inspiration resource to the fashion industry.
I have the sweater in a wide range of colors. Some are 100% silk and some are Cashmere + Silk. This particular sweater is a cashmere/silk blend and comes in XS/Small and Small/Medium (see measurements below). The color is a classic, charcoal grey.
The fit is closer to the body and they are a perfect layering piece. Depending on where you live, you could wear these year-round. As you know, I adore a good ball gown. But I also love pieces that are wearable and bring that vintage character and beauty into your everyday wardrobe.
This sweater is made out of French cashmere, which is finer and has a longer staple length than other cashmere. This makes it very soft, never scratchy. The yarns are heathered and this brings out the colors in a person's eyes, hence extremely flattering. To find the same quality in modern sweaters, you would have to spend hundreds of dollars more.
For care: Hand wash inside out in mild soap, not Woolite (it has bleach in it).
Ok to dry clean. Lay flat to dry
To store, do not hang, store folded flat.
Condition: New, old vintage. Excellent, Never worn.
Measurements
XS/Small:
Shoulder to end of sleeve: approximately 22-22 1/2 inches
Shoulder to shoulder: approximately 14 1/2 inches
Length: approximately 21 1/2 inches
Chest: approximately 16 1/2 - 17 inches
Small/Medium:
Shoulder to end of sleeve: approximately 23 - 23 1/2 inches
Shoulder to shoulder: approximately 14 - 15 inches
Length: approximately 21 1/2 - 22 inches
Chest: approximately 16 1/2 - 17 inches
Reference Photos:
(1 & 2) Vogue New York, November 1959 (3 & 4) Vogue New York, August 1963; Maggie Smith wearing Anne Rubin sweater (5) Vogue New York, August 1963 (6) Vogue New York, February 1964
This item is a Final Sale.