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1980s Mister Leonard Beaded Sweater
Ivory knit sweater with elaborate beadwork, sequins, and textured appliqué detailing across the front. A glamorous 80s statement piece with soft structure and major sparkle.
A little history lesson for your consideration (cuz we care/live for the lore):
This sweater lands squarely in the mid-1980s to early-1990s “fancy sweater” boom. During that time, knitwear brands realized something magical: people wanted sweaters they could wear instead of evening tops (we love this for them).
So brands like Mister Leonard specialized in sweaters that were:
heavily beaded
covered in sequins and appliqué
meant for cocktail/dinner/holiday wear
These weren’t casual sweaters… they were knits masquerading as evening wear.
This fabulous piece is the literal cream of the crop in this category - yes, she’s heavy, but only because she’s decked out to the 9s with hand-appliquéd beadwork.
She’s dramatic, she’s fancy, she’s everything. This is the champagne of knitwear.
slight batwing sleeve
dropped shoulder
roomy body
ribbed cuff and waist
Try-ons available at Love Letter (our shop in Edmonton @ 9908 109 st) during regular hours or by appointment.
Ivory knit sweater with elaborate beadwork, sequins, and textured appliqué detailing across the front. A glamorous 80s statement piece with soft structure and major sparkle.
A little history lesson for your consideration (cuz we care/live for the lore):
This sweater lands squarely in the mid-1980s to early-1990s “fancy sweater” boom. During that time, knitwear brands realized something magical: people wanted sweaters they could wear instead of evening tops (we love this for them).
So brands like Mister Leonard specialized in sweaters that were:
heavily beaded
covered in sequins and appliqué
meant for cocktail/dinner/holiday wear
These weren’t casual sweaters… they were knits masquerading as evening wear.
This fabulous piece is the literal cream of the crop in this category - yes, she’s heavy, but only because she’s decked out to the 9s with hand-appliquéd beadwork.
She’s dramatic, she’s fancy, she’s everything. This is the champagne of knitwear.
slight batwing sleeve
dropped shoulder
roomy body
ribbed cuff and waist
Try-ons available at Love Letter (our shop in Edmonton @ 9908 109 st) during regular hours or by appointment.