This is a Louise Della vintage coat sweater featuring a colourful abstract pattern - read more about Louise Della further below.  This vintage coat sweater is knit in a wool blend in dark green with eye-catching lime green, neon pink, purple, blue and metallic gold splotches.  The neckline can be worn open to expose the deep pink interior colour or closed with a snap to form a sophisticated high neck.  This vintage coat sweater closes with a single button at the bust line and a snap at the waist and the opening is trimmed in two toned green and gold ribbon.  It has dropped shoulder sleeves and is made in a knee length and is unlined.  There is a pocket built into either side.  

Label: Louise Della.  Louise Della was established in 1997 by Blandine Della Torre.  Torre is the daughter of a model and is an established artist, using her artistic ability to design garments, having been exposed to fashion from a young age.  Her garments belie her love of colour and that use of colour is very evident in this vintage sweater coat.  Her company is located in Neuville-sur-Saone, a commune of Lyon, France.  I believe that this vintage coat sweater is an earlier model of hers, dating to the late 1990s.  

Content label:  Fabriqué en France Modèle déposé Dessin exclusif 66% Laine (wool) 18% Viscose 14% Acetate 1% Polyester 1% Polyamide

Sizing:  French size 3 is indicated on this vintage coat sweater, and although it should fit a women’s size large to extra large, please rely on the measurements given below for fit, noting the oversized style of this vintage coat sweater:

Shoulders:  28” across seam to seam, but note that the seam sits on the upper arm

Sleeves: 19” long from the seam - 33” from the mid-neck

Sleeve inseam:  17”

Bust: 60” around, taken under the arms, meant to be oversized

Waist:  52” around

Hips:  46” around

Overall length: 38” measured flat, taken at the back from the neck seam

This vintage coat sweater is in very good condition with no pulls, wear, tear, soiling, staining or odour.  The label, however, has been stitched.

This is a wonderful vintage coat sweater - wearable art!