Michael Simon Vintage Knit Cardigan Black Cat Embroidered Beaded Sweater size XL

Michael Simon Rare Vintage Black Cat Button up Cardigan Sweater Jacket 1998 Women’s Size XL Michael Simon sweaters are distinctive, vintage-inspired knitwear known for their whimsical, maximalist, and often quirky designs featuring elaborate beading, appliques, and patterns. The brand gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s and is particularly famous for its holiday and "ugly Christmas sweater" themes. Fabric 55% Ramie 45% Cotton Trim 100% Polyester My measurements are approximately Pit to pit 22” Sleeve length 18” Cardigan Length 21” In my personal opinion, the condition of this vintage almost 27 year old sweater is amazing. Upon acquiring it, it looked brand new other than a little yellowing around the collar. In my opinion, it was pristine. All beading, appliqué’s,buttons and trim are perfectly intact. It looked like it had never been washed before and appeared excellent. Following manufacturers directions I did do a light hand wash with fragrance free detergent attempting to get some of the yellowing out of the collar which I did. Upon doing that some of the black cats color transferred onto the white sweater. I am confident with another hand washing it will come out. I may or may not do it again because every time you wash something vintage, you are at risk. But in my personal opinion, it is in amazing condition. Halloween, Black Cat, Cat Lady, Vintage, Collectible, Rare, Beaded, Ugly Sweater, Beads, vintage knit sweater grannycore grandmacore