Description

The Skipper Vest in Dark Indigo by Andersen-Andersen is made in a half cardigan stitch, heavyweight, 7-gauge, 100% New Merino Wool knit with exclusively developed long fiber extra spun yarn. This unique Italian yarn development from Andersen-Andersen utilizes natural indigo from France and India with no chemical or synthetic color additives. It is the only natural indigo-dying recipe approved by Woolmark. Designed as a sweater vest with knit side welt pockets wholly integrated into the piece, this outerwear or layering garment pulls its inspiration from traditional naval sweater jackets required for the variety of weather conditions at sea and reimagines it as a comfortable luxury piece appropriate for various dress or casual style journeys. With absolute consideration of purpose, an Andersen-Andersen piece carries the provenance of ethically mulesing-free, top-harvested merino wool from Patagonian sheep that's yarn spun, dyed, and knit in Italy with hand-linked and bartacked assembly and fully fashioned interiors. To top it off, this piece has a knit ribbed band collar and hem to ensure it stays well placed through a variety of conditions and expeditions, along with a buffalo horn button front to offer styling and layering utility in a fully functional, finely finished, magnificent sweater vest. In Deep Sea Dark Indigo, this piece from Andersen-Andersen is heartily knit in a multi-generational style worthy of maritime lore. This sophisticated and stalwart Skipper Vest is a modern style based on vintage sailor knitwear with a perfected fit, sure to become a definitive staple in your wardrobe for fall, winter, and spring.