Fred Perry vintage tennis sweater

The iconic original Fred Perry tennis sweater from the early days. This style was perhaps worn by Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire, for their weekly tennis match in Palm Springs or Bel Aire. Nowadays the Fred Perry brand is favored by subculture folks, trend setters, and talented musicians. This highly collectible, vintage tennis sweater features traditional v-neck with blue on blue checkered design, unusual acrylic weave, original vintage green label, and the iconic sewn on blue laurel wreath. A Rare and very eye catching piece of British tennis wear history. Condition is very good considering age-- a tiny bit wrinkly at the neck, a tad thin but has lots of life left, very clean without holes, stains, or odor. Measures. 20.5" armpit to armpit, approximately 28.5" length, size XL, 44 British.