Darling 1970s Hand Knit Multi-Color Floral Sweater designer-michael-novarese happy little shifts were favorites

happy little shifts were favorites of Hampton society girls and they have become classics

Fully lined in a black silk chiffon

This allows the fantastic design that runs down the front like jewels to peek through perfectly

There is a memory tugging at me that says maybe Chanel did something remarkably similar in the 1980s and the recent Balmain pieces have this same vibe as well but this is the original

the level of craftsmanship and care put into the construction is even more apparent

Darling 1970s Hand Knit Multi-Color Floral Sweater designer-michael-novarese happy little shifts were favoritesThis sweater is fabulous and it is a wonderful example of the knitwear that was coming out of countries like Germany for the tourist market from the 50s to the 70s. It is completely hand made and I love the floral design that is worked through the knit down the front and curving around the back. It also trails down each sleeve with heavy braided borders surrounding the floral design. The knit through the body is nubby and both the flowers and braiding