A 1970’s icon, the Izod “alligator” golf cardigan sweater. Also in acrylic knit and in generally better taste than the souvenir sweater of yesterday.
However, ’70’s is what it is and will never occupy a big part of my true vintage closet. That said, these sweaters are favorites and the alligator logo makes them special.
I also have a v-neck style in turquoise. A bit preppy, but the “country club” look has been around for a while in varying forms. And. a great cardigan mixes in nicely with certain other vintage pieces.
I shouldn’t be a vintage snob. This is a super sweater and, as I’ve said, has its iconic status. Izod has been a quality maker and is a good brand to keep an eye open for when looking for 1970’s treasures.
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Someone was tempted to remember their mid-century trip-of-a-lifetime to Las Vegas with a splashy embroidered sweater, before the time of T-shirts being worn every day and taking over as souvenirs of our vacations. Same idea, different era. What happened in Vegas didn’t always stay there.
The most fun fashions have usually fallen somewhere along the spectrum of bad taste, and this one is no exception – how could you not love it?! Like almost all souvenir items, it’s not of exceptional quality – but it still has lasted 50 years in good condition. You won’t find anything exactly like it now.
Knit of acrylic yarn, for purely casual wear – our adventurous gambler maybe wore it to her weekly card games or just to advertise her trip to an “exotic” destination. Going to Vegas used to be a much bigger deal than it is today. After all, it was Mafia territory, full of high rollers and shady ladies. Some things never change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT having lots of success requires that many bits of experience, knowledge and skill come together. These pointers may seem boring or obvious by themselves, but together they make a big difference in the number of great finds I bring home!
Of course, there are many more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start . . . . . . .
Finders’ clue #17 – Don’t be afraid to ask, respectfully, if a discount for multiple items or damaged items might be given.
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