Perry Ellis Vintage Fall 1984 Hand Knit Sonia Delaunay Abstract Art Wool Sweater

Description: Perry Ellis by Perry EllisFall Winter 1984 Runway CollectionMulticolor Hand Knit Pullover Sweater in a Sonia Delaunay Geometric Art Deco Pattern100% Wool | Hand Knit in Hong KongSize MediumRetail $550 in 1984 (equivalent to $1,600 in 2023) Perry Ellis's iconic Sonia Delaunay collection from Fall 1984 was a singular salute to Sonia Delaunay –the Russian-French abstract artist whose Art Deco paintings and designs Perry Ellis admired greatly. For Delaunay, color was primary, and her use of its intensity and hue was as essential to her as the balance of shape and form to a still-life painter. This sweater is truly a marvel. Much attention was paid to its design, and it features a gobsmackingly complicated pattern that was entirely knit by hand. It's crafted from warm, Scottish wool that Perry has specifically imported from Scottish sheep farms and he lovingly referred to it as "sheep sh*t wool" because it arrived so authentically fresh from the animal. Boxy, androgynous fit that can be worn by either gender. It's perfect for the winter. For women, I love it styled over a skirt, but it also looks brilliant tied around the shoulders like a scarf. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS Shoulder to shoulder ~19 inches across (front, laid flat) Armpit to armpit ~20 inches across (front, laid flat) Sleeves ~24.5 inches (front, laid flat) Armpit to bottom hem ~15.75 inches (front, laid flat) Length ~23.73 inches (front, center, laid flat) Length ~26 inches (back, center, laid flat) CONDITIONGreat overall condition for its age. There is some light pilling to the material that's consistent with age of the garment. No returns.International buyers are responsible for customs, duty, and or taxes when applicable.

Price: 350 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

End Time: 2025-02-11T19:34:57.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD