Excellent vintage condition. The heavyweight knit body, collar ribbing, deep cuffs, and front graphic remain clean, crisp, and structurally sound, showing no holes, stains, seam unraveling, or pilling.

Raglan-sleeve crewneck pullover sweatshirt in deep navy blue. Constructed from a dense, heavy-duty 100% cotton French terry with a soft loopback interior that provides substantial weight, warmth, and structure. Features a thick ribbed crewneck collar, ergonomic raglan sleeve construction, extra-long double-length ribbed storm cuffs designed to be worn long or folded back, an elasticized ribbed hemband, and a two-tone powder blue chest graphic reading "Village.People" above a Minamiaiki Village emblem ("Good minamiaiki spirit / splendid traditional club").

Produced in Japan by Tradd Company Limited under their specialty outdoor diffusion label "WAY-OUT" ("But Classic"), this piece reflects the late-1980s to early-1990s Japanese "Heavy Duty Ivy" and Ametora (American Traditional) lifestyle movement. During this era, Japanese makers re-engineered mid-century American athletic and outdoor silhouettes with high-grade domestic milling, often drawing inspiration from Nagano mountain villages like Minamiaiki and regional forestry clubs to create authentic, durable outdoor leisurewear.

Measurements

Pit to pit: 21"

Length: 27"

Middle neck to cuff: 38.5" (uncuffed)

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