Checked Quilted Wool Vest

**A Sleeveless Citadel of Texture.**

Introducing The Keeper Vest from Empty Reference—a piece that redefines the vest as a primary, statement layer of substantial architecture. This is not a thin, supplementary piece; it is a built form designed to stand on its own. Crafted from a distinctive pink and buff striped fabric, its surface tells a story of tactile richness and nuanced color. Beneath this textured shell lies a substantial layer of quilted padding, creating a volume that is both visually commanding and physically insulating. Designed with a utilitarian rigor, it features four precisely placed pockets: two at the chest for dignity, two at the waist for readiness. This is a vest built for presence, not just function.

🧱 **An Architecture of Warmth & Order:**

✔ **Defined Stripe Shell** - The pink and buff stripe is woven with intention, offering a sophisticated, graphic texture that plays with light and defines the vest's clean geometry.
✔ **Substantial Quilted Construction** - Filled and quilted to create a consistently lofty, structured silhouette that provides genuine warmth without the weight or restriction of sleeves.
✔ **Four-Point Pocket System** - Two patch pockets at the chest and two inset pockets at the waist offer curated utility. They’re designed to hold essentials without distorting the vest’s clean lines.
✔ **Sleeveless, Sculpted Silhouette** - The absence of sleeves is a deliberate design choice, highlighting the vest’s strong shoulder line and boxy torso. It liberates movement while framing the arms, perfect for dynamic layering.
✔ **The Empty Reference Approach to Shelter** - We view clothing as portable architecture. This vest is a sleeveless shelter—a piece that builds space and warmth around the core, leaving the limbs free to engage with the world.

**🧶 The Anatomy of a Built Layer:**

**The Fabric Story:** We selected a robust, high-density polyester fabric for its ability to hold a crisp, graphic stripe and maintain the vest's structured silhouette. The alternating bands of soft pink and warm buff are integrated into the weave itself, creating a clean, modern texture that is both durable and distinctly visual.

**The Form & Function Dialogue:** The quilted construction provides a uniform, pillowy volume that is the vest’s foundational warmth. The four pockets are integrated as functional sculptural elements. The chest pockets sit like modest plaques, while the waist pockets are seamlessly inset, creating a satisfying sense of order and preparedness.

**Styling the Structural Layer:** Wear it as the definitive outer piece over a thin turtleneck or a billowy button-down shirt. Its strength lies in contrast: pair it with a flowing silk skirt for a textural dialogue, or with tailored trousers and boots for a full utilitarian ensemble. It is the ideal piece for crisp autumn days, gallery visits, or any moment that demands a layer of intentional, textured confidence.

Model 1: 182cm/62kg, wears size XL.

Model 2: 173cm/50kg, wears size M.
Manual measurement may vary by 1–2cm.