Gorgeous collector's sweater. Rare cashmere sweater designed by Christian Dior in the 50s for Lyle & Scott. Beautiful heathered moss green henley style lightweight cashmere sweater with functional front lucite buttons with catseye centers, short sleeves and hourglass shape. Ribbed neckline, sleeve ends and bottom as pictured. A brief history of Christian Dior and Lyle & Scott Cashmere is at the end of this listing. This sweater is "full-fashioned" meaning it was knit into shape, rather than being cut and sewn from a flat piece of knit fabric.DESIGNER LABEL: Christian Dior Creations by Lyle and Scott / 100% Pure CashmereSECONDARY LABEL: Made in Scotland for Stewart'sStewart's was a fine department store headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. SIZING: There are no size tags. Based on the measurements below, I'd say this would best fit a modern size Small to tight Medium depending on how you like your fit. MEASUREMENTS:Shoulders: 12-1/4"Outer Sleeves: 9-3/4" (Includes 7/8" Ribbed Cuff) Inner Sleeves: 3-1/4" - Underarm to Sleeve End Bust: 35"Waist: 24"Bottom: 28 - 32" - Stretched Length: 23-3/4" - (includes 3-1/4" ribbed cuff) Top of Shoulder to Sweater BottomCONDITION: Excellent - There is no fading, discoloration, holes, rips, stains, snags, odors, or other issues. The knit is very strong and not thin or stressed. Gorgeous sweater perfect for any occasion when you want to look your best. LYLE & SCOTT: "William Lyle and Walter Scott founded a new knitwear company in the traditional manufacturing centre of Hawick on borrowed capital in 1874. Like Pringle, they moved from a concentration on fine-knit hosiery and chunky outerwear to the modern wardrobe of twinsets, sweaters and sportswear during the 1920s and 1930s.In post-war austerity-ridden Britain, Lyle and Scott, like other Borders cashmere specialists, promoted their exports extensively in the United States. By 1954, Lyle and Scott embarked on a more ambitious collaboration with Christian Dior. A range of relatively simple but novel day-to-evening sweater designs – featuring scoop, square and collared necklines with low-key quirky details – were produced with a plain script ‘Creations Christian Dior’ label, again, principally for the North American market."Courtesy Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource
This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Central California.
