FASHION: Punk'd up VEST

FASHION
Punk'd up VEST

Vest is a sleeveless garment for the upper body usually worn over a shirt according to Merriam-Webster dictionary. This is a far outcry from its original usage as a religious piece of clothing. A vest or a waistcoat (British) is a staple in every gentleman’s wardrobe. It could spruce up a very simple ensemble.
It could be a part of a three-piece suit made with linens and wool.

KARL LAGERFELD

  

For a more casual look, some would use it on top of a shirt without the blazer.

JOHN VARVATOS

mixed it up with a tie! perfect for young hipster professors... oooops!
J.CREW

It could also be a puffer vest made from nylon for those extra cold days.

MONCLER

It also comes in a form of earthy tones with lots of pockets, a must for the explorers out there. Ready for hunting trips or safari excursion...

POLO RALPH LAUREN

mixed it up with hardwares, leathers, and faux furs...
BURBERRY

unconventional design...
MARTIN MAISON MARGIELA

But emerging now from the streets are the punk up versions of this staple. Starting with denim, some with studs and lots and lots of attitude.

LEVIS

washed up denim...

LEVIS

boy next door...

TOPMAN

or a rockstar...
G-STAR

add some patchwork with leopard or any interesting prints...
DSQUARED2

unconventional colors...
OBEY

Increasing the bad-ass factor with leather and animal skin materials mixing it up with hardwares.

BALMAIN

mixing opposite fabrics...
KARL LAGERFELD

NEIL BARRETT

go for SILVER!
MARTIN MAISON MARGIELA

or plain old TAN!
MACKAGE

No matter how you would want to wear your vest, it’s always good to wear it with confidence and to always look your best.

STYLE AWAY!

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Photos: from lyst.com and topman.com