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United Colors of Benetton

Oversized vintage cotton sweater, United Colors of Benetton, made in Italy

Oversized vintage cotton sweater, United Colors of Benetton, made in Italy

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United Colors of Benetton cotton sweater — Vintage Made in Italy, 1980s. Very good condition.

A sweater by United Colors of Benetton, made in Italy in the 1980s—back when the brand still produced in Venetian workshops using 100% cotton of impeccable quality. Oversized fit with pronounced shoulder pads, to be worn tucked into trousers—the quintessential 80s fashion silhouette, which is seeing a comeback on runways and in the most curated wardrobes today. An authentic piece, worn at a time when Benetton dressed all of Europe in color and joy.

Very good vintage condition. No stains, no snags, no signs of notable wear. A well-preserved piece for its age.

United Colors of Benetton — 80s Italian style, authentic and carefully collected by VestiaireFMR Geneva.

History

Founded in 1965 in Ponzano Veneto by Luciano Benetton and his siblings, the Benetton fashion house revolutionized the fashion landscape with a vision as simple as it was radical—colorful, accessible, high-quality knitwear for everyone. In just a few years, the brand became a global phenomenon, a symbol of the creative and industrious Italy of the 1970s and 1980s. In 1982, the launch of the "United Colors of Benetton" line marked a turning point: the brand openly embraced diversity, color, and universality as its founding values. The advertising campaigns by Oliviero Toscani—provocative, colorful, and socially engaged—made Benetton one of the most recognized and debated labels of its time. The quality of Italian knitwear, Venetian textile expertise, and vibrant colors became the house's instantly recognizable signature. Vintage United Colors of Benetton "Made in Italy" pieces are highly sought after today—they embody an era when the brand still produced in Italy, using fine materials and colors of rare intensity. This cotton sweater is an authentic testament to this: a living piece of Italian fashion, worn from schoolyards to the streets of Milan, from Paris to Geneva.

Period & Origin

1980s — United Colors of Benetton, Ponzano Veneto Made in Italy Vintage piece from the 1980s Benetton collections, made in Italy.

Status

Very good vintage condition. No stains, no snags, no signs of notable wear. Well-preserved piece for its age.

Measurements

Flat x2
Shoulders75 cm
Underarms74 cm148 cm
Sleeve length35 cm
Total length55 cm
Displayed sizeL / IT 48

Materials & care

Materials: 100% cotton United Colors of Benetton — Made in Italy Care: Machine wash at 30°C, delicate cycle Do not bleach Do not tumble dry Iron at low temperature
Lavage à la main

Lavage à la main

Pas de blanchiment

Pas de blanchiment

Repassage max 150°

Repassage max 150°

Pas de nettoyage à sec

Pas de nettoyage à sec

Delivery

Free delivery on purchases of CHF 150 or more.
Below this amount, shipping costs are calculated at the time of order based on your delivery address.

Terms of purchase

All items sold on VestiaireFMR are second-hand pieces, carefully selected and verified. The condition of each item is indicated on the product page.

Refunds & Returns

As second-hand items are unique, all sales are final. No returns or refunds are accepted except in case of an error on our part.

In case of a dispute, please contact us within 48 hours of receipt at: contact@vestiairefmr.ch

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