Bernhard Altmann
Viennese knitwear house famed for luxury cashmere. Tags reading 'Made in Austria' or 'Shetland Spun in Scotland' with crown embroidery in gold or silver thread date its mid-century output.
- Origin
- Austria
- Founded
- 1920
- Category
- Designer & Casual
- Documented eras
- 4
How Bernhard Altmann labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1950–1959
Austrian-Made Serif Tags
Classic rectangular tags with clean serif lettering and 'Made in Austria' or 'Shetland Spun in Scotland' wording.
- Clean serif lettering with an elegant layout.
- 'Made in Austria' or 'Shetland Spun in Scotland' callouts.
- Simple rectangular format with centred text.
How to spot it
Serif tag with 'Made in Austria' — the clearest vintage marker.
Value signal
Strong; 1950s Austrian cashmere knitwear commands consistent prices.
1960–1969
Crown-and-Cashmere Tags
Intricate tags with crown logo embroidery, gold or silver thread, and '100% Cashmere' callouts.
- Detailed descriptors such as '100% Cashmere' added.
- Crown logo embroidery in gold or silver thread.
- Intricate fonts with decorative flourishes.
How to spot it
Crown emblem with '100% Cashmere' in gold or silver thread.
Value signal
Very strong; 1960s Bernhard Altmann cashmere is collector-grade.
1970–1979
Designer-Credit Tags
Slightly larger tags with added stylist credits such as 'Styled by Cyn Lesman', retaining serif elegance.
- Designer or stylist credits appear (e.g., 'Styled by Cyn Lesman').
- Larger rectangular tags with more detailed fabric descriptions.
- Serif fonts maintained throughout.
How to spot it
Named stylist credit alongside the Bernhard Altmann logo.
Value signal
Solid; 1970s pieces have steady demand.
1980–present
Collaboration-Era Modern Tags
Tags note designer collaborations; fonts shift towards a more modern style while retaining classic elements.
- Designer collaboration credits noted on tags.
- More modern font style alongside retained classic elements.
- Both company branding and product information featured.
How to spot it
Collaboration credit alongside modernised Bernhard Altmann branding.
Value signal
Moderate; later pieces rely on garment quality for value.