The Vest That Thinks in Texture
Asymmetry is not an accident in the W5521 — it is the point. Cut from a 70% polyester, 30% wool braided bouclé knit and finished with a single button closure, this gilet carries the weight of Italian craft in a silhouette that refuses symmetry. The mud tone is earthy without being quiet. Made in Italy by LA HAINE INSIDE US.
Why This Gilet Is Different
- Asymmetric Cut: Deliberately off-balance silhouette — the asymmetry is structural, not decorative
- Braided Bouclé Knit: Textured loop yarn woven into a braid pattern — rich surface depth that photographs and wears beautifully
- Wool-Blend Composition: 70% polyester, 30% wool, combining a wool component with the textured knit surface
- Button Closure: Single button fastening — clean and intentional
- Mud Colorway: A warm, complex earth tone that works across seasons and skin tones
- Unisex Proportions: Relaxed layering silhouette for men and women. The earlier listing names a model size M/L; confirm this with us, as the current size options differ.
- Layering Piece: Designed to be worn over shirts, turtlenecks, or under outerwear
- Made in Italy: LA HAINE INSIDE US production standard — Italian craftsmanship, avant-garde intent
Specifications
- Style: Asymmetric sleeveless gilet / knit vest
- Color: Mud (Fango)
- Material: 70% Polyester, 30% Wool — braided bouclé knit
- Features: Asymmetric cut, button closure, braided texture
- Fit: Unisex, relaxed
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
- Season: AW / Transitional
Unisex Size Chart
Existing listing measurements are retained below; their measurement method and manufacturer verification are not available. XS–S is also listed as a size option, but no separate measurements are supplied. Please contact TEPHRA for garment measurements before choosing a size. Generated campaign images are not a sizing reference.
| Size | Chest (cm) | Shoulder (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 88 | 40 |
| S | 94 | 42 |
| M | 100 | 44 |
| L | 106 | 46 |
| XL | 112 | 48 |
| XXL | 118 | 50 |
The Moment You Put It On
The bouclé catches light in a way that flat knits never do — each loop a small interruption, the braid pattern giving the surface a rhythm that moves with you. The asymmetric hem falls differently depending on how you stand, how you layer, what you put beneath it. It is a gilet that rewards attention.
The mud tone is the kind of color that looks different in every room — warm against stone, rich against black, grounded against cream. It is not a neutral. It is a choice.
The Art of Bouclé
Bouclé is a looped yarn fabric — the word comes from the French for "buckled" or "curled". The loops are created during the spinning process, locking air into the textile and giving it its characteristic texture and warmth. In the W5521, the bouclé is structured into a braid pattern, adding a second layer of visual complexity. The listed blend contains 30% wool and 70% polyester. Unlike a flat, smooth knit vest, this gilet uses pronounced loop texture and an uneven drape as its visual signature. No anti-pilling performance or material certification is specified.
How to Wear It
- Over a Turtleneck: Layered over a fitted black or cream turtleneck with wide-leg trousers — the asymmetric hem as the focal point
- Under a Long Coat: Worn as a mid-layer under an oversized coat — the bouclé texture visible at the collar and hem
- With Straight Denim: Paired with straight-cut denim and leather boots — the mud tone grounding the look
- Monochrome Earth: Full earth-tone look — mud gilet, camel trousers, tan footwear — the braid texture doing the visual work
Care Instructions
The following care guidance comes from the existing listing and has not been checked against the sewn-in label. Follow the garment label first; confirm permitted washing or dry-cleaning methods before cleaning.
- Hand wash or dry clean recommended
- Do not tumble dry — lay flat to dry
- Do not iron directly on the bouclé surface
- Do not bleach
- Store folded to preserve the knit structure
Texture with intention, drape without convention. LA HAINE INSIDE US. Wool-blend bouclé. Asymmetric construction.
