Overview
A vibrant, hand-knitted wool beanie featuring a bold tri-color striped pattern and a signature oversized, shaggy pom-pom.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Vintage Andres Hand-Knit Wool Ski Hat, c. 1975
Photo reference
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Story
The 1970s saw a massive boom in 'Après-ski' culture, where the fashion worn at the lodge was just as important as the performance on the mountain.
Maker / Origin
Andres was a prominent label in the 1970s and 80s that specialized in importing high-quality, hand-knitted woolens, often sourced from artisan cooperatives in the Andes mountains of Ecuador and Peru.
Condition & Value
The knit appears remarkably well-preserved with no visible moth damage, which is the primary threat to vintage wool. Value is driven by the 'vintage-cool' factor and the resurgence of 70s ski fashion.
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