Add a rare piece of fashion history to your closet! This stunning button-down cardigan comes from the highly coveted SJK line by St. John. Launched in 1997 and discontinued in 1998, this line had a very brief production window, making authentic pieces incredibly scarce and highly sought after by vintage collectors.
🔥 Why This Piece is Highly Sought-After:
- Unmatched Fabric Quality: Collectors actively hunt for vintage St. John because modern knitwear rarely matches this level of heavy, dense craftsmanship.
- The Infamous Santana Knit: Crafted from their famous, proprietary blend of 80% Wool / 20% Rayon. The fibers were tightly twisted before knitting, meaning it never loses its shape, never bags out at the elbows, and naturally resists wrinkles.
- Investment Value: Because the SJK line only existed for about a year, it is a rare corporate fashion milestone that holds its value incredibly well on the resale market.
🎨 Design & Details
- Vibrant royal blue color-blocked sleeves, trim, and lower panel
- Cream torso with crisp blue and black micro-stripes
- Elegant gold-tone buttons
- Features the original vintage SJK St. John inner neck tag
📏 Size & Condition
- Size: Vintage 14 (Vintage luxury can run smaller than modern sizing; please see flat measurements below).
- Excellent vintage condition.
- Care Note: Dry clean only. Always store folded flat.
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