Kenzo Tiger Knit, Navy Wool and Cotton, Embroidered Tiger Back with 1970 Chest Patch, Size L, Condition S
Kenzo Tiger Knit, Navy Wool and Cotton, Embroidered Tiger Back with 1970 Chest Patch, Size L, Condition S
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Condition report
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Condition notes
Close to unworn: the photographs show an even, clean knit with the embroidery intact and no visible marks. The front, back, tiger embroidery, 1970 patch, neck label and care label are all shown in the photographs.
Assessed from photographs and descriptionReport dated 13 November 2026
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A Kenzo crew-neck knit in deep navy wool and cotton, carrying a large embroidered tiger across the back and a collegiate 1970 patch at the chest. Size L, in near-new condition.
The Piece
Kenzo, founded in Paris in 1970 by the Japanese designer Takada Kenzo, has long made the tiger its emblem. On this sweater the founding year itself is worked into the knit: 1970, in varsity lettering of grey and cream with a navy outline, sits at the chest like a number on a team jersey.
The statement is saved for the back. A roaring tiger in golden yellow, cream and navy is embroidered in relief across the shoulders, crowned by the word KENZO in grey block capitals with a cream border. Seen from the front the sweater is composed and quiet; seen from behind it is unmistakable.
The knit is cut with raglan sleeves and a ribbed crew neck, hem and cuffs, in a smooth navy fabric of 55% wool and 45% cotton depending on the care label. A red woven Kenzo Paris label sits inside the neck, marked L.
Details
- Maker: Kenzo
- Style: Crew-neck knit with raglan sleeves, embroidered tiger and KENZO lettering on the back, 1970 patch at the chest
- Colour: Navy with golden yellow, cream and grey
- Material: 55% wool, 45% cotton (body, per care label)
- Tagged size: L
- Please ask and we will measure the piece for you.
Condition
- Close to unworn: the photographs show an even, clean knit with the embroidery intact and no visible marks.
- The front, back, tiger embroidery, 1970 patch, neck label and care label are all shown in the photographs.
Condition grade S (near new) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The red woven Kenzo Paris label inside the neck and the printed care label, which records the fibre content, are photographed in close view. Follow the care label, and store folded rather than hung to protect the shoulders.
Delivery from Japan
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