{"product_id":"4m-w5521-vest-asymmetric-wool-blend-fineness-5-braided-boucle-unisex-d-ecru","title":"4M W5521 Vest - Ecru Asymmetric Bouclé Braided Knit Unisex Italian Wool-Blend Fineness 5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStructure That Moves With You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpted in Italy from a 70% polyester, 30% wool bouclé blend knitted at fineness 5, this asymmetric vest by LA HAINE INSIDE US challenges every expectation of what a knit layer can be. The braided bouclé surface catches light unpredictably — textured, tactile, and unmistakably artisanal. A single-button closure off-center anchors the asymmetric front hem, making every silhouette feel considered and deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Vest Is Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetric hem design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Off-balance front closure and hem create a graphic, architectural silhouette unlike standard knit vests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBouclé braided knit construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intricate treccia bouclé weave gives dimensional surface texture with visual depth — not flat, not ordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFineness 5 gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-weight knit balances structure and drape — substantial without bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced in Italy with artisanal attention to knitwear construction and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWool-blend warmth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30% wool content provides natural insulation; polyester blend adds durability and shape retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnisex cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to be worn across genders — proportions work on a wide range of bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButton closure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single fastening at asymmetric front — clean, intentional, no excess hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcru tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm off-white that reads as neutral but elevated — pairs with black, camel, grey, and raw denim equally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asymmetric knit vest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecru \/ Off-white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Polyester, 30% Wool — Bouclé braided knit, Fineness 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex — relaxed, draped silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e LA HAINE INSIDE US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e AW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnisex Size Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#000;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eChest (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eShoulder (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eXS-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e88–96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e40–43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eM-L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100–108\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e44–47\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eXL-XXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e112–122\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e48–52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModel height: 180cm | Thorax: 85cm | Shoulders: 41cm | Waist: 64cm | Hip: 90cm — wearing size XS\/S\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Moment You Put It On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou reach for this vest on a morning when everything else in your wardrobe feels too ordinary. The bouclé surface is tactile before it's even on — you feel the construction. Once layered over a shirt or turtleneck, the asymmetric hem settles into place and the whole look shifts: considered, deliberate, like you dressed with intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the kind of piece that generates conversation without demanding attention. Where standard knit layers add warmth and nothing else, this one adds presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Bouclé Knit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouclé is a looped yarn construction that creates a distinctly textured, almost three-dimensional surface. Unlike flat knits, bouclé catches light at multiple angles, making the fabric read differently depending on how it moves. At fineness 5, the gauge is precise enough to hold the braided treccia pattern with clarity — a construction detail that requires skilled machinery and careful tension control. The result is a fabric that is simultaneously structured and soft, artisanal and wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Asymmetric Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsymmetry in knitwear is technically demanding — every front panel must be individually shaped to achieve a deliberate visual imbalance that still reads as resolved. Unlike standard symmetric vests where the closure is incidental, here the off-center button placement is the design. It disrupts the expected silhouette and creates a layering piece that works as a statement on its own rather than a background layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimalist daily uniform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer over a fine merino turtleneck in black or dark grey — let the ecru bouclé do the work, keep the rest clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening with edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn open over a fitted black shirt with tailored trousers — the asymmetric hem creates a sharp, editorial silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel-ready layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packs flat, adds visible texture and warmth in transit — pairs with dark travel trousers and clean white or ecru underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAndrogynous statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Styled on any body with wide-leg trousers and a simple long-sleeve — the unisex proportions make this vest a versatile wardrobe anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash cold or dry clean recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not tumble dry — lay flat to dry to preserve shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not iron directly on bouclé surface — use a pressing cloth if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore folded, not hung, to prevent stretching at the shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool content may pill with friction — a fabric shaver will restore the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cem\u003eA vest that refuses the ordinary. 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