Kenzo Varsity Crewneck Sweater, Navy Pure Wool, 1970 Appliqué on the Chest, Tiger on the Back, Size S, Unworn
Kenzo Varsity Crewneck Sweater, Navy Pure Wool, 1970 Appliqué on the Chest, Tiger on the Back, Size S, Unworn
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Condition notes
Unworn; no marks are recorded. Two photographs of the actual piece are available: the front, flat, and the care label.
Assessed from photographs and descriptionReport dated 13 November 2026
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A crewneck sweater from Kenzo in navy pure wool, the founding year 1970 knitted in stacked collegiate numerals down the chest, a tiger recorded for the reverse. Size S, unworn.
The Piece
Kenzo was founded in Paris in 1970 by the Japanese designer Takada Kenzo, and the house has long drawn its energy from the meeting of Tokyo sensibility and Parisian ease. That founding year is the subject of this sweater: 1970 is spelled in tall, outlined numerals in the style of a college letter, stacked on the left of the chest in white and slate blue, and set slightly askew as if sewn on by hand.
The sweater is made from 100% wool in a fine, even knit, deep navy in tone, with a ribbed crew neck, cuffs and hem and a small red Kenzo label at the collar. It is a classic shape in the best sense, a layer that can be worn with a collared shirt or alone, and its restraint makes the numerals read more strongly. The piece is part of the Varsity line, and the reverse is described as carrying the tiger in orange and white beneath the Kenzo name.
The sweater is cut a little generously, so a size S will sit comfortably for most wearers of a medium build. Measured flat: length 64 cm (25.2 in), shoulder width 53 cm (20.9 in), chest width 61 cm (24.0 in). Please allow a margin of about 1 to 3 cm (0.5 to 1 in).
Details
- Maker: Kenzo
- Line: Varsity
- Style: Crewneck knit sweater
- Material: 100% wool
- Colour: Navy with white and slate blue
- Graphics: Collegiate 1970 numerals on the chest; tiger on the back
- Size: S, generous fit
- Length: 64 cm (25.2 in)
- Shoulder width: 53 cm (20.9 in)
- Chest width: 61 cm (24.0 in)
Condition
- Unworn; no marks are recorded.
- Two photographs of the actual piece are available: the front, flat, and the care label.
Condition grade N (new) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The Kenzo collar label and the composition and care label are present and photographed. Hand wash cold with a wool detergent or entrust the sweater to a specialist, dry flat, and store folded rather than hung.
Delivery from Japan
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