A while back, I wrote about a client's wish to have a double-breasted waistcoat patterned after one worn by Terry Benedict's character in Ocean's Eleven. It's been difficult finding a suitable silk brocade fabric, so that project is temporarily on hold while we continue searching for the right material.
In the intervening time, we have decided to create a second vest using the original design. Instead of using a fancy silk, this second version will be cut from traditional suiting material. Because the client wants to wear this piece as an odd waistcoat (he will pair it with a variety of suits in his wardrobe), we chose a very versatile dark gray herringbone cloth. The cloth is an ultrafine Super 160s luxury wool from Huddersfield's Denby Dale collection. It's a perfect selection for the planned vest not only because of the color and pattern, but also because of the silky-smooth texture and weight. At 8-9 oz, it will remain cool on the wearer despite the close-fitting and double-breasted cut that might otherwise be too warm for regular use.
This vest has a touch of flair on the inside that few observers will notice. While a silver paisley lining will be used for the visible part of the backing, gold paisley will line the inside of the vest, and a gold coral paisley will line the inside of the pockets.
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