The brand’s men’s sweater vest is a case in point. Swedish label Our Legacy takes the minimalist Scandi manifesto and adds its own subtle additions for pieces that don’t shout for your attention, but deservedly win it nonetheless. The all-over double-G motif might be a tad gauche for some tastes but wearable navy and camel colorways tone proceedings down nicely. Gambino, Italian fashion house Gucci has been firmly in ’70s mode for quite some time now, and that vibe is firmly reflected in its sweater vests. Leader of the renaissance, thanks to its place on the torso of one Mr. Keeping it simple with two men’s sweater vests in charcoal and navy, quality is the name of the John Lewis game with a heat-regulating merino wool knit that will keep you cool and collected. We’re big fans of all the menswear brands on show at John Lewis, and that magic formula very much includes the department store’s in-house line.
The slipover style is similar in its simplicity, minus the buttons, all spun in one of the finest merino wools you can find. The brand calls its classic version of the sleeveless knit a waistcoat, which signals its intended purpose providing a mid-layer in your tailoring, with a crisp set of buttons down the middle. Simple and lightweight, its sweater vest isn’t meant to steal the show, but it slips easily under a suit jacket and is made out of lambswool given the stamp of approval from quality assurance body, Woolmark, so for the price you can’t better it.Ī spot as the oldest knitwear manufacturer in the world (235 years old and counting) and a royal warrant to match, are just desserts for the sublime knits offered by John Smedley. The ever-dependable department store Marks & Spencer is one of the best places to pick up basics on the high street, and off. It’s all in the way it fits tight to the body, especially around the back, that sees it sit nicely alongside a pair of wide-legged pleated trousers. While it feels like other designers are taking men’s sweater vest cues from the more garish ’70s, the sweater vests at luxury Korean brand Wooyoungmi have their foot firmly planted in the elegant ’20s. Retro beauties pared down are its specialty, with an intriguing take on the nostalgic men’s sweater vest that comes in a typically spacious Scandi fit, and a rib-knit made out of wool and alpaca fleece. Sefr started life as a vintage shop in the city of Malmo, Sweden before expanding into its own range in 2016.
It was an additional layer on an already vibrant outfit and speaks to the more maximalist trend seen at the likes of Gucci.” “What’s interesting is how they have been turned into real statement pieces – Harry Styles’s Lanvin vest a case in point. “There’s a real ’70s vibe to them as they first came to true prominence in that decade, accentuating the torso against the wider silhouette of flared trousers. “Knitted tank tops or sweater vests as they are currently being referred to are one of the most practical items a man can own,” says Chris Hobbs, senior style editor at MatchesFashion.
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