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4M W5521 Asymmetric Knit Vest - Mud Braided Bouclé Wool Blend Unisex Italian
Asymmetry, Woven Into a Soft Structure
A unisex knitted vest in mud-toned braided bouclé, built with fine-gauge-5 texture and an off-centre line. Wool adds warmth and character; the knit surface gives the silhouette depth without weight. Finished with a button closure and made in Italy. LA HAINE INSIDE US, Italian avant-garde, Made In Italy.
Why This Vest Is Different
- Asymmetric cut: a deliberate shift from the familiar straight-front gilet.
- Braided bouclé knit: raised, tactile texture woven into the knit rather than printed on top.
- Fine gauge 5: a substantial knit structure with presence, still easy to layer.
- Wool blend: warmth and a natural hand in a practical mixed-fibre yarn.
- Button closure: a considered detail that lets you wear it open or fastened.
- Sleeveless layering: adds warmth and texture without adding sleeve bulk.
- Mud / fango tone: an earthy neutral that works with black, charcoal, ecru, and denim.
- Unisex design: an easy layer for any wardrobe.
- Made In Italy: produced in Italy by LA HAINE INSIDE US.
Specifications
- Style: 4M W5521 asymmetric knitted vest
- Color: Mud / fango
- Material: 70% PC, 30% wool (supplier notation: 70%pc 30%wo)
- Features: braided bouclé knit, fine gauge 5, asymmetric design, button closure
- Fit: unisex; listed size XS-S
- Origin: Made In Italy
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
- Gender: Unisex
Size and Model Reference
| Listed size | Model wearing | Model height | Model chest | Model shoulders | Model waist / hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS-S | XS-S | 180 cm | 85 cm | 41 cm | 64 / 90 cm |
These are the model's body measurements, not garment measurements. The only listed product size is XS-S.
The Moment You Put It On
The bouclé feels textured and alive under your hand, with a soft woolly warmth that is substantial without feeling like armour. Button it up and the asymmetric front shifts the familiar gilet into something more directional; leave it open and the braided knit catches the light in broken, tactile lines.
Over a fine shirt it sharpens the silhouette. Over a long-sleeve knit it becomes a warmer, layered composition. The earthy mud tone settles easily into a wardrobe, but the shape keeps it from ever reading as ordinary.
The Art of Braided Bouclé Knit
Bouclé yarn is made with loops and curls that create a softly irregular surface. In a braided knit, the structure itself adds dimension, so light moves across the raised pattern instead of sitting flat. Fine gauge 5 gives this vest a substantial hand and visual depth, while the wool content brings natural warmth and a dry, tactile feel.
How to Wear It
- Clean layers: over a black long-sleeve top with tailored trousers and boots.
- Soft contrast: over an ecru shirt with dark denim and minimal sneakers.
- Architectural: buttoned over a fine charcoal knit with wide-leg trousers.
- Travel: layered over a tee or knit for texture and warmth without a full jacket.
Care Instructions
- Follow the garment care label; the supplier has not provided specific washing instructions here.
- To preserve the knit structure, avoid wringing, high heat, and tumble drying unless the care label allows it.
- Air between wears and store folded to help prevent the knit from stretching on a hanger.
LA HAINE INSIDE US makes Italian avant-garde knitwear with shape and texture in tension. Made In Italy. Wool-blend bouclé. Asymmetric buttoned construction.
