Red Embroidered Button-Up Vest

A bright red knit cardigan vest featuring gold-tone beadwork and paisley embroidery. Donnkenny was a prominent American sportswear label that gained popularity in the mid-20th century for creating accessible, stylish coordinated separates for women. During the 1980s and 1990s, the brand became well-known for its embellished 'novelty' sweaters and vests, which often featured intricate beadwork, sequins, and embroidery. These pieces became staples of the era's holiday and office fashion and have since gained a second life as 'ugly Christmas sweaters' or kitschy retro collectibles.