FW20 Shows & Harry Styles Make a Case for the Sweater Vest
A few days ago, boyband-teen-turned-fashion-forward-solo-artist Harry Styles turned up on stage at Lizzo’s Florida show, joining the singer for her track “Juice.” That wasn’t the only talking point, though. Styles also sported a standout knitted vest, pulled over an oversized button-down shirt, and we were fans.
This isn’t the only occasion that had us talking the return of the knit vest recently, either. At Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks last month, we saw them on multiple runways. From Prada to Gucci, a host of the world’s biggest fashion houses showed love to the sweater vest, and it’s a welcome return.
Scroll on for a guide to the current best sweater vests for men.
Andersson Bell
Knit Monaco Vest
Andersson Bell
South Korean label Andersson Bell has made a name for itself through a distinct melding of Korean design with Scandinavian aesthetics. We see this in its Monaco vest, a simple, sophisticated cut in bold colors.
Noah
Wool Sweater Vest
NOAH
Not convinced on the sweater vest tip just yet? Noah’s iteration is seen here worn over a hoodie, setting an example of the vest’s various styling options.
Charles Jeffrey Loverboy
Pict Vest
Charles Jeffrey Loverboy
If you’re a fan of statement-making, loud pieces, and you’re in the market for a sweater vest, then boy have you come to the right place.
Issey Miyake
Low Gauge Vest
Issey Miyake
So you want to make it know you’re wearing sweater vests now? This vivid green, in a similar shade to that of lime, peas, and jalapenos, is a good option.
JW Anderson
Wide Stripe Vest
JW Anderson
With a slightly elongated back cut, this vest by JW Anderson is a good choice for a more formal fit, paired up nicely here with a button-down shirt.
Our Legacy
Melange Wool Sleeveless Sweater
Our Legacy
FREE SHIPPING & RETURN
FREE SHIPPING & RETURN
Well known for repurposing classic cuts for modern use, Our Legacy does what it does best here with its spin on the wool sleeveless sweater.
Wales Bonner
Floral-Jacquard Cotton-Blend Vest
Wales Bonner
FREE SHIPPING & RETURN
FREE SHIPPING & RETURN
We recently ran a piece on the highlight floral pieces that can be shopped now. We didn’t spot this one as the time of writing, but if we had, it would 100 percent be included.
Neil Barrett
This wild viscose and nylon mix jacquard vest comes courtesy of Neil Barrett. A post-LSD like aesthetic.
Maison Margiela
Knitted Vest Top
Maison Margiela
FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $300
FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $300
From an all-out wild member of the sweater vest family to a slightly more subdued one. Well at least to the front anyway. At the back, we get a revealing mesh aesthetic from Margiela.
Jil Sander
High Neck Vest Sweater
Jil Sander
Black and white are the two best friends of Jil Sander. They get together again on this high neck sweater that comes in a ribbed, oversized aesthetic.
Prada
Striped Cotton Vest Top
Prada
Prada was just one champion of the knitted sweater at Fall/Winter 20 shows. And while we’ll have to wait a little for those pieces to hit stores, we’ll settle for this baby pink and blue number.
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- Curated by: Yulia Pankova
