Vintage 80s Cristina Red Embellished Sweater Mink Fur Sequin Velvet Size M
A striking 1980s statement piece. This vibrant red crewneck sweater features a stunning 3D design: black velvet appliqués, cascading silver sequins, metallic floral embroidery, and possibly genuine brown mink fur pom-poms on the shoulders. Maximalist glamour perfect for holiday parties.
Brand: Cristina
Era: 1980s
Size: M
Material: 55% Ramie, 45% Cotton Blend
Made in: Hong Kong
Care: Dry Clean Only
Why We Know It's Authentic 1980s:
This garment can be dated with certainty due to several combined physical markers:
1. Fabric Blend: The heavy Ramie/Cotton blend was a signature fabric composition of the 1980s, providing the required density and deep dye required for maximalist styles.
2. Luxury Details: The integration of genuine fur trim alongside mass-market sequins is a definitive indicator of that decade's approach to luxury apparel.
3. Label Provenance: It was Made in Hong Kong. During the 1980s, Hong Kong was the global leader for high-quality, complex, hand-embellished textiles, before this type of production shifted elsewhere in the 1990s.
Mink Authenticity: Real mink has ultra-soft underfur with distinct, slightly longer, glossy guard hairs that taper naturally to a fine point ( which this sweater has). Faux fur fibers usually have blunt, machine-cut ends and a uniform synthetic sheen.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. All embellishments are present and secure. Knit has minimal wear. Please see photos
Note on Lurex/Metallic Threading: The sweater features intricate silver metallic threading throughout the design. As is typical with vintage woven Lurex accents, a few fine metallic threads may show minor, subtle surface looseness or stray ends. This is standard for this style of vintage knit construction, is almost unavoidable, and does not affect the overall structure, beauty, or wearability of the garment.
Care/Cleaning: Estate sale find—uncleaned and sold as-found, leaving laundering to the buyer's preference.