Burberry Lana Wool Sweater Beige 1990s
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Beige wool knit with the embroidered equestrian at the chest, quiet the way Burberry was quiet before the trench became a logo.
This Burberry Lana Wool Sweater in warm beige with a small embroidered Equestrian Knight at the left chest, 1990s British production, has been authenticated by Sold Attire's 10-step verification process and listed with full disclosure of inclusions. Burberry registered the Equestrian Knight logo in 1901, three years before the trench was patented, and the small embroidered version on 1990s knitwear pre-dates the house's Bravo-era logo expansion. The Castleford mill in West Yorkshire supplied Burberry knitwear through that decade, using British Lana wool spun locally. Pre-owned Burberry Egypt collectors look for these earlier pieces specifically because they read as Burberry without announcing it. For those who buy once and buy right, this sweater is that piece.
Dimensions:
- Brand: Burberry
- Model: Lana Wool Crewneck Sweater
- Designer: Burberry house atelier
- Era / Year: 1990s
- Shoulder: 50 cm
- Chest: 60 cm
- Length: 68 cm
- Color: Warm beige
- Material: 100% Lana wool
- Lining: Unlined knit construction
- Hardware: None, fine-gauge knit with ribbed cuffs and hem
- Closure: Pull-on crewneck
- Authenticity Marker: Embroidered Burberry Equestrian Knight at left chest, period-correct Burberrys label with trailing "s"
- Condition: Excellent (SA Score 9 of 10). No pilling, no moth damage, no pulls; professionally cleaned and stored; color uniform throughout.
- Inclusions: Sold Attire dust bag.
- Origin: Made in England
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The Vision
A man in Maadi, Saturday lunch at a friend's townhouse off Road 9. Cream wool trousers, brown suede Chelsea boots, the sweater worn alone with a tan belt. Someone asks where the sweater is from. He tells the truth. Nobody believes him because it looks too understated for what it is.
The Provenance
Burberry's Castleford mill in West Yorkshire supplied the knitwear for the house through the 1990s, using British Lana wool spun locally. The Equestrian Knight on this piece is embroidered in the older small-scale proportion, the detail pre-loved Burberry Cairo collectors watch for when dating a piece without paperwork. Christopher Bailey's arrival in 2001 shifted the house toward larger visible logos and the checked-everything aesthetic that made the 2000s difficult for the brand. This sweater belongs to the era before that decision. Sourced through Japan's most curated luxury auction houses, where 1990s British knitwear is catalogued with care. The wool is heavier. The embroidery is smaller. The restraint is the point.
The Dialogue
How do I authenticate a vintage Burberry sweater?
Check three things. The Equestrian Knight embroidery should be clean on both sides of the fabric, not bulky or glued. The label font should match the 1990s Burberrys typeface with the trailing "s" (the "s" was dropped from the brand name in 1999). The wool composition tag should be sewn into the side seam, not iron-transferred onto the back of the neck. Counterfeits miss at least one of these.
What is Lana wool and how is it different from merino?
Lana is the Italian and Spanish word for wool, generally used to describe virgin wool that has not been blended with synthetic fibres. Merino refers specifically to sheep breed. Most Burberry knitwear from this era used British Cheviot and Shetland blends rather than merino, which is why vintage Burberry feels rougher and warmer than contemporary merino knits. The density holds up longer.
Is 1990s Burberry a good investment piece?
The pre-Bailey era pieces have appreciated steadily since the 2010s, driven by the old-money and quiet-luxury trend. Resale platforms like Vestiaire Collective now list comparable 1990s wool sweaters between 180 and 300 USD. The smaller Equestrian Knight pieces command a premium over the Haymarket-checked versions from the same period.
The Care
Hand wash cold with a wool-specific detergent, or dry clean. Never machine wash. Lay flat to dry on a clean towel, reshape while damp. Store folded, not hung, with a cedar block to deter moths. Never hang wool knitwear. The shoulders will stretch out permanently.
Authentication & Guarantee
Every sweater passes through Sold Attire's 10-step authentication: wool fibre and ply analysis, Equestrian Knight embroidery inspection from both sides, label font and weave verification, side-seam composition tag check, knit-gauge measurement against archival references, ribbing density assessment, dye uniformity under daylight, comparison to verified 1990s Burberry construction, smell and hand-feel check, and final sign-off by our specialist. We back every authenticated piece with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. If any item is ever proven inauthentic, we issue a full refund without time limit and cover return shipping.
The Sold Attire Standard
- ✓ Authenticated through our 10-step verification process
- ✓ Sourced directly from Japan's most curated luxury auction houses
- ✓ Photographed in natural light with full disclosure of all condition details
- ✓ Next-day delivery within Cairo, two-day delivery to all of Egypt
- ✓ 14-day return window
- ✓ Lifetime authenticity guarantee with full refund if ever proven otherwise
Pair this Burberry Lana Wool Sweater with the Oraffti Italian Leather Jacket for an autumn layering of beige wool under brown leather, or browse the full Sold Attire Collection for more authenticated pre-owned designer pieces.
The label was smaller then. The wool was heavier. The sweater still knows which decade it came from.
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