Madeira 1960s-style knitwear by Capirari

I’m on the hunt for cool, warm-weather clothing. And this Madeira 1960s-style knitwear by Capirari is right up there.

It’s not a brand-new style, but there are s couple of new colours on the shelves in time for the spring/summer months. And this is the kind of top that will get you noticed in the warmer weather.

I am tempted to describe it as a Breton. The kind of thing Armor-Lux does so well. But it isn’t quite a Breton, despite sharing some of its attributes.

For one, it’s more of a lightweight knit than a Breton. Hopefully, the close-up shots of the Madeira give you an idea of what I mean by that. That’s because this is made in Italy from what’s described as a ‘high-quality breathable honeycomb-knit cotton’, which pretty much gives it that distinctive look.

Not quite all, as the straightened crew neck plays a part, as does the pattern and the ‘v’ at the hem. All coming together to create something that looks straight out of a hip Mediterranean resort in the early-to-mid 1960s.

The current colour choice is the two you see here, which is the royal blue and red. Both are appealing in their own right. If you want one, you’ll need to buy directly from the maker – and in doing so, you will be helping a small maker/seller too.

Price? €99 for each one.

Find out more at the Capirari website

 

Update: There’s also a lovely mustard yellow too, also pictured here.