CardiGONE

The air outside is growing dense with shivers and shakes but I know when the leaves fall and the sky turns white, it’s the season for knits and I am overjoyed. This winter is sure to be buttoned up perfectly as a surge of cardigans make their way into our arms. As it’s been for about 4 years now, the cardigan has simplified immensely down to monotone, basic cable knit, remnants of what they once were while vintage boutiques are thriving with artful pieces of history at a heavenly price. Today alone, I purchased four beauties on consignment, all with a story.

The first, an 80’s style turquoise diamond knitted piece by Fenn. What I love about 80’s cardigans is the distinct shape consisting of a thick collar and a thick cinched bottom which gives the “bohemian chic” look that’s been so explosive for the past couple years.

The second is a simpler design by Manson which climaxed primarily in the 1950’s so as you can imagine, I was more than thrilled to find this. This piece is a dark cranberry color with abalone buttons and two small pockets narrowing the front. It’s one of those pieces in a collection that takes you back to an era you’ve never known. I love that about fashion. It’s all a fad; it will always signify a generation.

The third purchase of the day was another lovely 80’s knit cardigan by Method. I bought it greatly oversized which is surprisingly not hard to do when you’re buying vintage, especially knits, as they tend to grow and loosen out over the years. This jewel is right out of Teen Witch and is reads extremely well with any outfit due to its rich black color. It has little glints of coral, cornflower blue, and mustard throughout but what would the 80’s be without some off colors?

The last of these finds makes my heart sing even to think about it. It’s made by a designer, Lake Harmony, which I haven’t heard much about so I’m not quite sure when it was made, though, it looks extremely late 70’s which I love. It’s in a deep pine color which I’ve never been crazy about, I’ll admit, but something about this piece is so special looking. The knit is heavy and oversized in all the right ways. Whether it was intentional or not, I haven’t the slightest idea, but it’s longer than I’ve seen most 70’s knits. It’s nearly knee length and is adorned with pristine, sienna leather, woven buttons.

I encourage all of you to search and rescue these beauties from your local thrift, consignment, and vintage shops.

Do some good. Wear some good.