Björn Borg and the Virum Sweater
When we were thinking about the winter collection and including pieces that would tell about us and our philosophy, we thought: why not combine two passions like Tennis and sartorial style and bring back to light an iconic piece that has made history on and off the red clay?
Björn Rune Borg the King of Tennis
Björn Rune Borg is a former Swedish tennis player who became the first man in the Open Era to win 11 Grand Slam singles titles. So we took inspiration from one of the style icons that symbolizes the world of Tennis; creating a wool knitted vest made in Italy by a historic sportswear company that Borg himself made legendary.
The 70's sweater
We are talking about this garment worn by the tennis player in the 70s, and we are sure that many of you will remember it.
Björn Borg loved to wear it during matches, as a shield to protect himself from the cold but at the same time to show off his famous style. At the time, it became one of the most desired garments by men all over the world, and we think it could become one today.
The characteristics of the Virum sweater
This is why we at Virum thought of including it in our collection: because this piece can become irreplaceable and at the same time original in every gentleman's wardrobe. We interpreted it with sleeves unlike Björn's vest, therefore as a real V-neck sweater so that it was more practical and versatile for the winter.
In fact, the fabric we have chosen for this garment is cashmere , warm and soft, ideal for cold temperatures but also for casual clothing with an elegant feel. This sweater is in fact very versatile: it can be worn over a shirt, with jeans and sneakers or with more elegant trousers with a tailored feel like our Contemporary .
A real gem to add to your wardrobe, with vintage reminiscences but with an absolutely modern effect and perfectly in line with the trends of the last seasons. Discover the new tailored tennis sweater and the other knitwear models we have created, on Virum.it
