1970s I.Magnin Hand Knitted Wool Sweater With Abstract Design Pastel_Striped_Dress with flattering sunburst pleats and

with flattering sunburst pleats and a diagonal bow at the centre front

The fabric is loosely gathered on either side at the front of the garment above the waistline

The Musée Yves Saint Laurent stated about this collection that "the couturier sought inspiration in his imagined vision of Spain" - drawing his designs from his imagination rather than copying historical outfits

The jacket is comprised of heavy duty cotton fabric and features an abstracted floral print in deep navy and white with 3 x stylised Oriental buttons on each cuff

There is a seductive pencil style skirt finishing at the calf with a small slit from the hem at the centre reverse for ease of movement

1970s I.Magnin Hand Knitted Wool Sweater With Abstract Design Pastel_Striped_Dress with flattering sunburst pleats andThis fantastic 1970s hand knitted wool sweater with bold multi coloured design was retailed by famous American luxury department store I. Magnin, a company renowned for selling only the highest quality goods of its time, most often derived from high end European fabrics and components. This extraordinary piece of knitwear is labelled hand knitted and manufactured in Italy and has a flamboyant abstract design in moss green, black, white, lilac and