Vintage Italian-made Victorian-inspired wallpaper patterned waistcoat. Lauren loves the womanly silhouette of the fin-de-siecle with its nipped waist and curving hips. For Spring 2003 he chose to highlight that silhouette with regal fabrics in wallpapers florals, damasks, jacquards, and silk moirés, made into curvy jackets, bustiers, and vests, shown with creamy linen or silk trousers or light, pretty skirts. There were great leather pieces, gilded or printed with the same wallpaper florals. While Lauren makes no secret of his love for the past, he’s also resolutely modern: He paired these exquisite pieces with distressed blue denim, for a beautiful, now juxtaposition. Notched lapel, single breast silhouette, mop button closure, sleeveless, 2 waist welt pockets, point hem, adjustable rear belt for the perfect fit, logo embossed silk lining. Sweet pink posies, soft floral vines, alternating powder blue stripes on a creamy soft vanilla ground. It is nostalgic, perfectly feminine, and oh-so-lovely. Excellent special occasion piece or a great juxtaposition over your favorite faded jean maxi skirt. This vest feels like one you would see back in Mozart's 18th century, or on Marie Antoinette herself. Very gently worn, lovely vintage condition, expected light fading and subtle shadows here and there, imperfect buttons, see pics. Flat approx: chest 19”, waist 16.5”, front length to tip 22.25”, rear length collar to hem 18.75”.