These sweater vests are warm. They also feel special.
It goes without saying that it’s cold right now. Enter autumn’s transitional, armless staple: the sweater vest. If you’re looking for something a bit different, there are plenty of fun, cosseting knits available, from a buzzy yellow mohair number from Italian
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A sweater, knitted from merino yarn, that says what it does.
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This sunshine-yellow scooped vest is light enough to layer over your favourite, crisp work shirts or T-shirts.
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Local label Standard Issue is a wellspring of considered knits. We particularly love this subtly striped cable vest made from merino.
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It’s a little bit buzzy and a lot of fun from the Italian fashion house.
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A relaxed vest whipped up from tussah silk yarn. Wear it with its matching skirt, or drape over a nice pair of wide-leg trousers.
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Shaggy but chic, this chocolate vest from Rejino Pyo makes for perfect layering.
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Stay toasty in this Toast vest, rendered in a navy stripe that emphasises the texture of its Donegal-spun merino.
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Copenhagen-based brand Saks Potts knows it’s all in the details, and this multi-stripe V-neck knit complete with neck-tie is replete with them.
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Danish brand Ganni offers its take on a harlequin print, with ribbed trims and its moniker in yellow cursive.
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There’s a lot to love about local label Kowtow (its collections are now plastic-free, for starters), and this racerback-style vest is one that can be worn every day.
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For an all-black finish, consider this button-up from Marle, featuring an elongated length and plunging V-neck.
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