Vintage-Cut Fair Isle Sweater Vests

[Hap Hapablap]

I am sure there has been a lot of talk about Fair Isle Sweaters around here, but I am curious if anyone has come across a modern maker who implements those great Golden Age details: mainly the shorter length, the exaggerated "waist band", and the lower-cut v-neck. I find the typical modern sweater vests in general (say, from Brooks Bros., etc.) to be too long, too loose and the neck cut too high. They work well without a tie, but basically come right up to the knot when a tie is worn.

Vintage, of course, seems to be the best option. But I am weary of buying clothes on-line, without being able to try them on. Any ideas would be most appreciated.

 

[herringbonekid]

these are the best repro fair isles available:

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=682

 

[Hap Hapablap]

Thanks, HBK. This is a perfect resource.

 

[BR Gordon]

i've purchased only one, from Darcy Clothing, but I really like the cut.

 

[BR Gordon]

I've just worn the fair isle sweater that I got from Darcy. In general I'm not thrilled with it. The V-neck is cut too high to show any of the tie and the arm holes are cut too small, the shirt sleeves are bunched.

 

[BR Gordon]

I've changed my mind, again, about the Darcy's fair isle sweater vest. I wore it yesterday and was really happy about the fit. It may be that I wore a different shirt or was in a different frame of mind, but I liked the look so much that ordered another this morning.

 

[resortes805]

Land's End....
http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-lambswool-fairisle-button-sweater-vest~246241_-1.html

 

[seabass]

Land's End....
http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-lambswool-fairisle-button-sweater-vest~246241_-1.html

Good one & nice buttons for a modern version !

 

[flat-top]

Land's End....
http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-lambswool-fairisle-button-sweater-vest~246241_-1.html

I just ordered one of these. It's exactly what I've been searching for!

 

[resortes805]

The long sleeve fair isle knits look nice too! Very '30s colors...

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

fair isle landsend My wife ordered one last week and its a nice sweater. I have not had a chance to wear it yet. She is learning my vintage wants.

 

[Metatron]

Good stuff by Land's End, shame we can't get them in the UK

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Good stuff by Land's End, shame we can't get them in the UK

But in germany we can. Maybe this would help you since it is in the EU?

www.landsend.de

 

[Rudie]

Good stuff by Land's End, shame we can't get them in the UK

Why not? http://www.landsend.co.uk/

 

[flat-top]

I'm pretty thrilled with the RL vest I just found for $40!!

 

[Metatron]

Thanks Rudie and FFF, ha! I was half telling myself Thank the Gods I can't get them, I can't splurge! But thanks for proving me wrong. I am in the market for a nice fairisle. Hoping to get a nice deal like yours flat top! Either that, or it's a quest for 'a holy grail' one to invest in.