1970-80s | Busnel | navy wool cardigan | unisex | new price 6000kr

Vintage Busnel Navy Wool Cardigan — Estimated Late 1970s to 1980s — Pure New Wool, Gold Anchor Buttons

This is an authentic Busnel navy cardigan, a piece that reflects the brand’s maritime heritage and its long-standing reputation for producing durable, elegant knitwear. Judging from the construction, Woolmark tag (introduced mid-1960s), classic gold anchor buttons, and overall design language, this example is most likely from the late 1970s to 1980s—a period when Busnel’s French-born craftsmanship blended with its growing influence in Sweden.

Busnel was founded in 1920 in Pont l’Abbé, France, originally manufacturing high-quality Breton knitwear for sailors and the French military. In the 1970s the brand became deeply rooted in Sweden, where it evolved into a national style icon associated with timeless nautical fashion, upscale preppy aesthetics, and rugged elegance suited for Scandinavian lifestyles.
The signature gold anchor buttons remain one of the brand’s most recognizable symbols, representing maritime tradition and reliability.

• Material: 100% Pure New Wool (Woolmark certified)
• Color: Deep navy
• Buttons: Classic Busnel gold-tone anchor buttons

This piece has several holes, each marked in the photos with fountain pens for clarity. They do not compromise wearability and are typical for vintage wool items of this age. The knit remains soft, sturdy, and warm.
Overall, it retains its structure, charm, and historical character.

• The brand no longer produces this exact knit structure.
• Modern Busnel cardigans of similar length retail around 6000 SEK, making this a great opportunity to own a genuine heritage piece at a fraction of the new price.

A Collectible Garment With Character

Since it is elastic fits perfect on me 180cm/73kg.

NOTE : several holes present.

Please avoid this item if you are looking for flawless condition piece.