MEN'S VINTAGE HAND SEWN SHAWL NECK "HEAVY/WARM" LUXURY SWEATER (Ireland)

MEN'S/LADIES VINTAGE SHAWL NECK "HEAVY/WARM" LUXURY SWEATER THIS Oxford Shawl is a Classic, a bit unstructured, and ideal for layering, your new "go-to"! Shawl collar V-neckline Wood buttons Two front hip pockets Long sleeves Ribbed cuffs and hem Very, very warm! RAILS! The shawl collar cardigan A staple piece of men’s wear, and also one of the most versatile. Nothing has ever been so formal, yet so casual. A perfect piece Favored by the likes of Sean Connery, Babe Ruth, Steve McQueen, President John F. Kennedy, and countless other well-dressed gentlemen from the 20th century, the shawl collar cardigan found its roots with Lieutenant General James Brudenell, Seventh Earl of Cardigan. Thus is its humble roots, founded like so many other staples of men’s wear, in the military. It is said that the Lieutenant General wanted a sweater that he could put on without disheveling his coiffed hair. However, it is more likely that this style morphed from the Victorian smoking jackets, however, the date of its creation is unknown. The shawl collar cardigan is one of the only pieces that is as comfortable as it is intellectual. A classy way to relax in style, but it has a certain intellectual Ivy League quality to it when worn with a button-down and tie. Opt for a thicker fabric and weave, as the heavier ones are not only warmer, more resilient, and classic, but they will only get better with age TAILORING: Shoulder to Shoulder 20" Armpit to Armpit 23" Sleeve Length 24" Length 29"