{"product_id":"vintage-ralph-lauren-hand-knit-vest","title":"Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren Hand Knit Fair Isle Sweater Vest - Large","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of one. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the rack find that makes you stop scrolling hangers. It’s a vintage Polo by Ralph Lauren sweater vest, hand knit in 100% cotton with an all-over Fair Isle pattern. The palette is warm and earthy: camel, mustard, chocolate brown, olive, and flecks of rust red. It’s preppy without trying, and it has the heft only a hand-knit piece has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFair Isle has been a Polo signature for decades. Hand-knit Polo pieces are the ones collectors look for, because the knitting is chunkier and denser and has more character than the machine-made versions. We found this one, inspected it, and photographed it ourselves. There’s only one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it’s a keeper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand knit. The inner label reads “100% Cotton · Hand Knit,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFair Isle pattern. Bands of geometric motifs run in rich autumn tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-neck. It layers easily over an oxford, a tee, or a turtleneck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed finish. The V-neck, armholes, and hem are all rib-knit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy Polo by Ralph Lauren label. Original label intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Polo by Ralph Lauren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: [e.g., circa late 1990s – early 2000s]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagged size: Men’s L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits like:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e[e.g., true men’s L, relaxed; oversized on women’s M–L]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton, hand knit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: Camel, mustard, brown, olive, rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it’s a keeper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is real technical gear from the era when Eddie Bauer still outfitted mountaineers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak ’90s color-blocking. Purple body with red collar and red panels on the shoulders and sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-zip pullover with a Velcro storm flap, a tall funnel collar, and a big front kangaroo pouch pocket with a flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal labels intact. The black label with gold embroidery is a hallmark of vintage Eddie Bauer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Polo by Ralph Lauren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: circa late 1990s – early 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagged size: Men’s L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits like:\u003cstrong\u003e True men’s L, relaxed; oversized on women's L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton, hand knit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: Camel, mustard, brown, olive, rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike any great thrift find, it’s yours for keeps.\u003c\/strong\u003e All vintage is final sale, with no returns or exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGreat vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage has lived a life before you, and that’s part of the charm. Please review all photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry, or have it gently dry cleaned. Never hang a wet hand knit, because it will stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a 1-of-1 vintage piece, this item can’t be returned or exchanged. Please review the photos, measurements, and condition notes before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it authentic vintage Ralph Lauren?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It’s a genuine pre-owned Ralph Lauren piece, not a reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “hand knit” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e The label confirms it was knit by hand rather than by machine. That gives it a chunkier texture and more character, and it’s why hand-knit Polo is so sought after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs there more than one?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It’s a single 1-of-1 piece, and we won’t restock it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan women wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely. It works as a relaxed, oversized vest over a button-down or a fitted tee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sandgrain Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67981615038712,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/9271\/1085\/files\/ralph_lauren_vest_vintage.png?v=1793916026","url":"https:\/\/sandgrainstudio.com\/products\/vintage-ralph-lauren-hand-knit-vest","provider":"Sandgrain Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}