# AW1998 Spiderweb Sweater

- **Brand:** Raf Simons
- **Price:** $2,500.00
- **Catalog:** middlemanstore
- **Retailer:** middlemanstore
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq290aHXAPiq5ThYiZjhJgQidgWpVPxBKZNc69rr01YlT2yQsVDMZ_26x4MvPhh4Wuvk8Dvu_O0cpVQPsVCuy8sCDm_LGmGHZAP-2kBaoPnBFhdBYtummbJcdVNGnA26QUt_8KaeEvWJeI-Nnh1rwp5TD6IzdTPQ8yRSa_wH8080EcTUv725EHcIg9TcBtwHuPsP-Ue-nxJ_nFLB1IsCQfAI3Nfo9UITki3tiSeXjPmwVXQsCNbhI3sNwNuNYTNJMokpMyhp3_c9oh1LZNSA3F-mTiokc5hQR_sBEWd4p3np29QQJjH-Nlqeyb7LaSoaEWgw4SBi8TessJxelQg_EbxcXQGvE3sjfrcS1ITTm_-zudjE__W0vOk-s-7qLuOG4v36jVKOpa4zxoz5mJWdx8xZZa1-2VGT1JPUqGSdH-IFHklTYzs7KgFUSmWWvz3G1bGX7arDGC5CCS6wDEdFrhsnDNlQ==
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Black distressed open-knit spiderweb sweater featuring a unique blend of mohair and leather with a ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem.

## Description

Many of the pieces from “Radioactivity” derived their narrow, uniform cuts from the New Wave music scene, specifically pioneering electronic artists like John Foxx, Kraftwerk, and Ryuichi Sakamoto, all whom employed rigid, traditional tailoring to express conformity and a looming monoculture brought about by rapidly advancing technology. Even when Raf Simons employed heavy leather trousers and exposed zippers on his biker coats, he left the silhouettes almost too rigid to breathe, and at other times covered models’ faces with blank moto helmets. The elaborate spiderweb knitwear which graced the runway was perhaps the season’s highlight. Their raw asymmetry stood from the otherwise clean lines of the collection. The tops took numerous forms and shapes, with some wrapped around button-ups, while others clung to the pale bodies of the models. This particular iteration is see-through with a long and slim cut. It’s crafted with a unique material blend of leather, mohair, and cotton. Condition: 7.5/10. Light marks of discoloration on the front hem. An unoriginally placed hole (1.75in) has formed on the front side, but it does not take away from the look of the sweater. Tagged size: 46 Shoulder: 17in Pit to pit: 19in Length: 29in Sleeve: 26in

## Appearance

- **Sizes:** 46
- **Materials:** unique material blend of leather, mohair,
- **Fit:** from the New Wave music scene

## Additional Attributes

- **length:** 29in
- **sleeve:** 26in
- **shoulder:** 17in
- **condition:** 7.5/10. Light marks of discoloration on the front hem. An unoriginally placed hole (1.75in) has formed on the front side, but it does not take away from the look of the sweater.
- **pit to pit:** 19in
- **tagged size:** 46

## Enrichment

- **Type:** sweater
- **Type Synonyms:** knitwear, pullover
- **Gender:** unisex
- **Age Groups:** adult
- **Tags:** distressed, open-knit, spiderweb pattern, ribbed collar, ribbed cuffs, ribbed hem, long sleeve, mohair blend, leather detail
- **Styles:** avant-garde, grunge, deconstructed
- **Colors:** black
- **Color Families:** Black
- **Category Path:** Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Tops > Knitwear > Sweaters
- **Fabric:** Leather, Mohair
- **Fit (Tops):** Tailored
- **Neckline:** Mock Neck
- **Opacity:** Sheer
- **Openwork Detail:** Open Knit
- **Pattern:** Abstract, Other
- **Sleeve length type:** Long
- **Canonical Brand:** Raf Simons

## Images

- ![Image 1](https://cdn.storerouter.ai/6604e578ea8b9d004b7252fd0920d822/60a2d1fa34c7bee1f3a5a9a4a567e351.webp)
- ![Image 2](https://cdn.storerouter.ai/6604e578ea8b9d004b7252fd0920d822/d80f26615f6c954769117c8e54e2452c.webp)
- ![Image 3](https://cdn.storerouter.ai/6604e578ea8b9d004b7252fd0920d822/e1635f3264c63e1edfc2a2217796ceb0.webp)

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