Jersey de punto artístico O2 de Kansai Yamamoto, motivo de ojo en amarillo, morado y azul marino, década de 1990, talla M

A face made of shapes: the Kansai O2 summer jumper with an abstract eye across the chest in yellow, purple and navy, knitted in a cool linen blend for the 1990s.

The Piece

Kansai Yamamoto’s knitwear of the period reads like his stage work: blocks of colour, a single oversized motif, a signature worked into the pattern. Here a stylised eye in black and white sits in a field of yellow and purple triangles, with “Kansai” knitted at the hem and vertical stripes down the back and sleeves.

The yarn is 55% linen with cotton for a dry, crisp hand; the collar, cuffs and hem are ribbed in purple and yellow. Kansai O2 label at the neck, made in Taiwan for the Kansai Company.

Size M, cut oversized. Measured flat: shoulder 64 cm (25.2 in), chest 56 cm (22 in), sleeve 57 cm (22.4 in), length 65 cm (25.6 in).

Details

• Maker: Kansai O2 by Kansai Yamamoto
• Era: 1990s
• Material: 55% linen blend knit
• Colour: Yellow, purple, navy and white
• Size: M — shoulder 64 cm, chest 56 cm, sleeve 57 cm, length 65 cm
• Includes: Jumper only
• Origin: Made in Taiwan for Kansai Company

Condition

• Graded AB in Japan: a few small faint spots on the blue of the right sleeve and slight fading at the cuffs, shown in the photographs.
• Light surface fuzz as expected of a vintage knit; no holes or damage.

Condition grade AB (good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Woven labels, care and size labels, knit or print construction, period hardware and stitching are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Fold rather than hang, store with cedar away from damp, and hand wash cold or dry clean; reshape flat to dry.

Delivery from Japan

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