Willi Smith Women's Vintage Pure Merino Wool Cowl Neck Sweater - Plum

Soft merino wool cowl-neck sweater. Deep plum color with a rich tone. Classic silhouette for layering. Easy to style for work or weekend.  FEATURES: Plum Color Pure Merino Wool Button Detail (Back)  Willi Smith revolutionized women's knitwear by pioneering Street Couture and democratizing fashion through comfortable, oversized silhouettes and vibrant, affordable designs. Known as the father of streetwear, he bypassed rigid Parisian trends, drawing inspiration from everyday life and Sunday church attire in Harlem. Through his groundbreaking label, WilliWear Limited, he introduced accessible luxury for the everyday woman.  Sweaters:  Democratizing Fashion: Offered high-end styles at mass department stores like Bloomingdale's and Macy's. Home Sewing Patterns: Released affordable patterns through Butterick and McCall's so women could sew his knit designs at home.Vibrant Street Aesthetics: Integrated bold, bright colors and playful, witty motifs inspired by urban hip-hop culture. Fluid Silhouettes:  Designed loose, relaxed shapes that broke away from structured, restrictive women's clothing.Unified Design Language: Houses menswear and womenswear under the same label, allowing cross-pollination of relaxed-fit tailoring.  Willi Smith used his WilliWear Productions division to break down the walls of elite art spaces and integrate high art directly into everyday, affordable fashion. Long before modern luxury-streetwear crossovers like Supreme or Uniqlo,