{"product_id":"vintage-gap-early-90s-heavyweight-wool-v-neck-sweater-boxy-fit-mens-xl-womens-2xl-3xl","title":"Vintage Gap Early 90s Heavyweight Wool V-Neck Sweater — Boxy Fit \/ Men's XL · Women's 2XL–3XL","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Early 90s “Old Gap” Heavyweight Wool V-Neck Sweater!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-owned · Sold as-is · Some signs of minor wear with age and use\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Garment Story\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBefore Gap became a global fast-fashion retailer, it built its reputation on honest, durable American staples. This early 1990s heavyweight knit sweater is a direct artifact of that era — a time when the brand still sourced premium natural fibers and wove its garments to last decades, not seasons. Crafted from 100% new wool in Hong Kong and finished with the iconic blue woven Woolmark certification tag still intact, this sweater carries the quiet confidence of a garment built to endure. It has been lived in, loved, and is ready for its next chapter.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBrand History\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGap was founded in 1969 in San Francisco by Donald and Doris Fisher. Through the 1980s and early 1990s — the golden era of “Old Gap” — the brand became synonymous with quality wardrobe essentials: natural fibers, generous cuts, and understated American style. This sweater embodies that ethos before the brand shifted toward global fast-fashion production in the mid-to-late 1990s. Owning a piece of early Gap is owning a piece of American retail history.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy You Need It\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThere are few wardrobe investments as versatile or enduring as a heavyweight wool V-neck sweater from this period. The 100% wool construction provides genuine warmth, breathability, and natural odor resistance. The boxy, trio-shoulder silhouette sits at the intersection of 90s prep revival and modern streetwear. Whether you are layering for cold-weather commutes, building a slow-fashion capsule wardrobe, or chasing the Ivy League aesthetic, this sweater delivers without compromise.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMen’s XL\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits true to a relaxed, boxy XL; appears oversized on a slim M\/L frame.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s 2XL–3XL\u003c\/strong\u003e — generous, enveloping fit ideal for oversized layering.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFans of Old Gap, 90s Ivy League prep, sustainable and slow fashion.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollectors of Woolmark-certified vintage knitwear.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e GAP (early 1990s \/ Old Gap era)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ribbed V-neck, boxy trio-shoulder silhouette\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% New Wool · Woolmark certified (blue woven tag intact)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Hong Kong\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned · Sold as-is · Some usage conditions consistent with age\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash warm · Do not bleach · Lay flat to dry\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSize Chart \u0026amp; Measurements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInches\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChest (all around)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e50\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLength (shoulder to hem)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e29.5\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSleeve (from shoulder seam)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e24\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eShoulder (seam to seam)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e29\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabeled Men’s XL. Fits significantly looser and wider than a modern slim-fit XL. 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Pair with relaxed-fit pleated chinos or corduroy trousers and leather loafers.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Streetwear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear over a plain white crewneck tee to let the ribbed V-neck pop. Balance the heavy top with baggy, light-wash distressed denim and retro sneakers.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasual Minimalist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Style over a black or heather gray turtleneck for extra warmth. Combine with slim-straight dark denim or charcoal wool trousers and black leather loafers.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStyle Tips — Men\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90s Ivy\/Prep Revival:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer over a crisp white Oxford shirt or light blue chambray. Pair with relaxed-fit pleated chinos or corduroy trousers and leather loafers.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Streetwear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear over a plain white crewneck tee to let the ribbed V-neck pop. Balance the heavy top with baggy light-wash distressed denim and retro sneakers.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasual Minimalist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer over a black or heather gray turtleneck for extra warmth. Combine with slim-straight dark denim or charcoal wool trousers and black leather loafers.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Climate Commitment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAt Thirteen Vintage, every pre-owned garment we list is a garment diverted from landfill. By choosing vintage and pre-owned clothing, you are directly reducing demand for new textile production — one of the world’s most resource-intensive industries. Wool is a 100% natural, biodegradable, and renewable fiber. Buying this sweater instead of a new equivalent saves an estimated 5–10 kg of CO₂ and preserves the significant water and energy already embedded in its creation. This is circular fashion in its purest form.\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"GAP","offers":[{"title":"Gray \/ Men's X-Large\/Women's 2X-Large-3X-Large","offer_id":50548279902451,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0395\/8980\/6246\/files\/FullSizeRender_19634e04-b5c6-46e8-bfd5-41fc3064932d.jpg?v=1787932719","url":"https:\/\/thirteenvintage.com\/products\/vintage-gap-early-90s-heavyweight-wool-v-neck-sweater-boxy-fit-mens-xl-womens-2xl-3xl","provider":"Thirteen Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}