VTG 80s Gilt Edge England Alpaca Blend and similar items

Vintage 1980s Gilt Edge men?s V-neck sweater, made in England from a soft alpaca wool blend. Classic pullover jumper style in an oversized cut, designed for warmth and timeless sophistication. Extra-large fit with generous proportions for relaxed comfort. Condition Excellent vintage condition ? clean, no stains, holes, or visible wear. Provenance Note Gilt Edge was a premium English knitwear brand specializing in alpaca and wool blend sweaters during the late 20th century. Their pieces reflected the enduring demand for British-made knitwear, blending quality natural fibers with classic styling. Style Aesthetics ? English heritage knitwear ? Oversized 80s revival ? Sustainable wool blend Pop Culture Screen Style References Evokes the collegiate British looks of Chariots of Fire (1981). Channels 80s prep seen in Dead Poets Society wardrobes. Fits the countryside aesthetic of The Crown?s early seasons. (References are stylistic; not screen-used.) Styling Tips Wear over an oxford shirt with slacks for classic prep. Style oversized with jeans and boots for casual 80s heritage wear. Great layering piece for fall and winter wardrobes. Measurements (laid flat, in inches) Chest (pit to pit, doubled): 56" Shoulders: 27" Length (shoulder to hem): 28" Approx. Modern Size Men?s XL (very oversized fit). Fit Guide Best on ~6?0??6?4?, 200?240 lbs for relaxed, draped fit. Fabric / Materials Alpaca/wool blend knit, V-neck pullover style. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? English knitwear, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!