SHETLAND WOOL SWEATER - "SHAGGY" - NAVY - MAGASIN VIVANT!

Designed as a timeless classic, our "Shaggy" sweater is a unisex, warm, comfortable, and durable knit, crafted from 100% Scottish Shetland wool and manufactured in Florence, Italy.

Its slightly "boxy" fit is inspired by 90s sweatshirts and allows for full freedom of movement.

Men’s sizing: take your usual size

Women’s sizing: XS = 36, S = 38, M = 40, L = 42, XL = 44

Size guide below the description 👇🏼

Shetland wool: the small Shetland sheep, which is extremely hardy, is adapted to the extreme weather conditions of the Scottish islands. Its wool is therefore ultra-robust and exceptionally warm, making it one of the most insulating wools in the world.

The finish: The English word "shaggy" means "disheveled, bushy." To remove the initially rough texture of the Shetland wool, the sweater undergoes an intensive brushing process that brings the short fibers of the yarn to the surface of the knit. The result: the sweater becomes voluminous, soft to the touch, and has a fluffy, slightly fuzzy look, making it very comfortable to wear.

The spinning mill: the yarn comes from the Hinchliffe & Sons spinning mill, a traditional family-owned company founded in 1776 in Yorkshire. They are recognized worldwide for the quality, fineness, and consistency of their yarns, particularly cashmere and Shetland wool.

History of the "shaggy" sweater: From the 9th century, Norse settlers introduced their sheep to the Shetland Islands. The traditional Shetland sweater was born out of necessity: it was knitted by the women of the archipelago to be warm, lightweight, and extremely durable against the subarctic climate. Shetland wool is a sturdy fiber and can be coarse to the touch. The sweaters were often worn by fishermen.

But it was in the 1950s in the United States, and not in the United Kingdom, that the Shetland sweater acquired its famous "shaggy" brushed finish, as Americans sought the warmth of Shetland wool but with more softness.

The Shaggy sweater became a pillar of Preppy and Ivy League style in the United States, worn by icons like John F. Kennedy. This success made this finish the benchmark for Shetland wool around the world.

Jamy’s bonus note: why are Shetland sheep and ponies small?

> The small size of Shetland sheep and ponies is the result of an evolutionary adaptation to the extremely harsh environment and limited resources of the Shetland Islands, a windswept archipelago north of Scotland. This phenomenon is an excellent example of island adaptation, where small size becomes a survival advantage :)