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Knitted in Umbria, Italy

Made in Italy carries an almost instant validation in the world of Cashmere - however, it's never quite simple with many facilities choosing to cut corners and engage in lower-quality production in order to compete with the 'democratized offerings of fast-fashion. Seeking somewhere with exceptional standards for the knitwear in our 'Quintessential' collection, we searched through many of the boutique facilities peppered across the country (mainly around Piedmont, Genoa, Bologna, and finally Umbria), until we found a place that was rather special. The founding craftsman of this workshop in Umbria took his first step into the world of textiles and knitwear at the age of seventeen, when he accepted an apprenticeship working for his aunt. A renowned artisan herself, she groomed him for over a decade until he had garnered the experience and contacts he felt necessary to open his own shop. Today, the small business that opened with just two pieces of machinery has expanded under the watchful eyes of his family, who continue to run the workshop. These artisans craft beautiful knitwear from some of the highest quality materials for luxury houses all over the world. Most important to them is the continuation of beautiful, authentic Italian craftsmanship.

Craftsmanship

##Le Vicuña est la fibre la plus rare au monde, dont la disponibilité est étroitement surveillée par les autorités péruviennes et les quelques marques sélectionnées qui la proposent à la vente. Le processus de transformation des fibres en tissu commence par une tradition remontant aux anciens Incas, selon laquelle les brins individuels sont soigneusement triés à la main. Ces fibres arrivent ensuite dans notre manufacture où elles sont tissées en pièces impeccables par des artisans, qui sont fiers du soin et de l'attention qu'ils consacrent à tout ce qu'ils produisent. Archibald London Une Écharpe pour Homme à 3 000 $ pour 575 $ ? Un Nouveau Genre de Bonne Affaire par S. Christian (03/05/2017), The Wall Street Journal.

Material

##craftsmanship excellence is represented in each of our Vicuña pieces. It's simple, really- the world's rarest fibres, woven by the world's premier craftsmen. We refuse to compromise on quality, which is why we source only the finest Vicuña, made by the masters. Each Vicuña item in our range balances lightweight comfort with supreme warmth in a classic piece that is literally worth more than its weight in gold. While our customers appreciate us increasing the availability of this luxury material, our competitors are not so keen on the challenge to their excessive prices. We do like to cause a stir...

Quality

• Knitted in Umbria, Italy • Known as 'The gold of the Andes' • 100% Vicuña • Natural, undyed colour (unless otherwise stated) • Dry clean or hand wash • Do not tumble-dry or hang to dry • Use a de-pilling comb to maintain softness

Knitwear>Vicuña by Archibald>The Women's Open Cardigan in Vicuña

  • Knitted in Umbria, Italy
  • Known as 'The gold of the Andes'
  • 100% Vicuña
  • Natural, undyed colour (unless otherwise stated)
  • Dry clean or hand wash
  • Do not tumble-dry or hang to dry
  • Use a de-pilling comb to maintain softness

Un cardigan ouvert femme en 100% vicuña — la fibre la plus rare au monde. Le Natural Brown est une couleur non teinte qui se produit naturellement dans la toison — le plus profond et le plus riche des deux tons naturels, avec une qualité chaleureuse teintée de châtaigne qui représente la vicuña dans son expression la plus authentique. Tricoté en Ombrie, Italie. Production annuelle limitée par engagement envers la préservation de cette fibre extraordinaire. Livraison en Suisse.

Specs Blueprint

All made-to-order (MTO) items, including those ordered through our "backed-by-you" service or crafted from special materials such as Vicuna, Shell Cordovan, pre-ordered leather bags, are final sales and cannot be returned, except in the rare instance of adefect.

Please note that any product displaying this policy is considered MTO, even if made with a standard leather from our collection, as it is not a part of our core pre-order collection and adheres to these same terms.

If you wish to return an item due to sizing issues or if it does not meet your expectations, we offer a service to assist in reselling the product to another customer, provided it remains in pristine, unworn condition.

For full details, please refer to our complete return policy in our Terms and Conditions, or contact our customer support team for assistance.

Specs Blueprint

Design note

Un cardigan ouvert femme en 100% vicuña — la fibre la plus rare au monde. Le Natural Brown est une couleur non teinte qui se produit naturellement dans la toison — le plus profond et le plus riche des deux tons naturels, avec une qualité chaleureuse teintée de châtaigne qui représente la vicuña dans son expression la plus authentique. Tricoté en Ombrie, Italie. Production annuelle limitée par engagement envers la préservation de cette fibre extraordinaire. Livraison en Suisse.

Détails & Entretien

  • Knitted in Umbria, Italy
  • Known as 'The gold of the Andes'
  • 100% Vicuña
  • Natural, undyed colour (unless otherwise stated)
  • Dry clean or hand wash
  • Do not tumble-dry or hang to dry
  • Use a de-pilling comb to maintain softness

Knitted in Umbria, Italy

Made in Italy carries an almost instant validation in the world of Cashmere - however, it's never quite simple with many facilities choosing to cut corners and engage in lower-quality production in order to compete with the 'democratized offerings of fast-fashion. Seeking somewhere with exceptional standards for the knitwear in our 'Quintessential' collection, we searched through many of the boutique facilities peppered across the country (mainly around Piedmont, Genoa, Bologna, and finally Umbria), until we found a place that was rather special. The founding craftsman of this workshop in Umbria took his first step into the world of textiles and knitwear at the age of seventeen, when he accepted an apprenticeship working for his aunt. A renowned artisan herself, she groomed him for over a decade until he had garnered the experience and contacts he felt necessary to open his own shop. Today, the small business that opened with just two pieces of machinery has expanded under the watchful eyes of his family, who continue to run the workshop. These artisans craft beautiful knitwear from some of the highest quality materials for luxury houses all over the world. Most important to them is the continuation of beautiful, authentic Italian craftsmanship.

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Product Material

Le Vicuña est la fibre la plus rare au monde, dont la disponibilité est étroitement surveillée par les autorités péruviennes et les quelques marques sélectionnées qui la proposent à la vente.

Le processus de transformation des fibres en tissu commence par une tradition remontant aux anciens Incas, selon laquelle les brins individuels sont soigneusement triés à la main. Ces fibres arrivent ensuite dans notre manufacture où elles sont tissées en pièces impeccables par des artisans, qui sont fiers du soin et de l'attention qu'ils consacrent à tout ce qu'ils produisent. Archibald London Une Écharpe pour Homme à 3 000 $ pour 575 $ ? Un Nouveau Genre de Bonne Affaire par S. Christian (03/05/2017), The Wall Street Journal.

craftsmanship excellence is represented in each of our Vicuña pieces. It's simple, really- the world's rarest fibres, woven by the world's premier craftsmen.

We refuse to compromise on quality, which is why we source only the finest Vicuña, made by the masters. Each Vicuña item in our range balances lightweight comfort with supreme warmth in a classic piece that is literally worth more than its weight in gold. While our customers appreciate us increasing the availability of this luxury material, our competitors are not so keen on the challenge to their excessive prices. We do like to cause a stir...

Product Quality

Le Vicuña est la fibre la plus rare au monde, dont la disponibilité est étroitement surveillée par les autorités péruviennes et les quelques marques sélectionnées qui la proposent à la vente.

Le processus de transformation des fibres en tissu commence par une tradition remontant aux anciens Incas, selon laquelle les brins individuels sont soigneusement triés à la main. Ces fibres arrivent ensuite dans notre manufacture où elles sont tissées en pièces impeccables par des artisans, qui sont fiers du soin et de l'attention qu'ils consacrent à tout ce qu'ils produisent. Archibald London Une Écharpe pour Homme à 3 000 $ pour 575 $ ? Un Nouveau Genre de Bonne Affaire par S. Christian (03/05/2017), The Wall Street Journal.

Product Material

craftsmanship excellence is represented in each of our Vicuña pieces. It's simple, really- the world's rarest fibres, woven by the world's premier craftsmen.

We refuse to compromise on quality, which is why we source only the finest Vicuña, made by the masters. Each Vicuña item in our range balances lightweight comfort with supreme warmth in a classic piece that is literally worth more than its weight in gold. While our customers appreciate us increasing the availability of this luxury material, our competitors are not so keen on the challenge to their excessive prices. We do like to cause a stir...

Product Quality

The Femme Open Cardigan en Natural Brown Vicuna 

CHF4166
ColourNatural Brown Vicuña (Undyed)

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