Fortela Christy Shearling Collar Vest
Fortela
$1020.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
The Fortela Christy Shearling Collar Vest fuses rugged outdoor DNA with timeless polish. Made in Japan, its shell is a clean polyamide, while a plush shearling collar and a leather yoke introduce texture and contrast. The regular fit keeps the line streamlined and versatile, letting it layer easily over knits or tees without feeling bulky.
Layering is this piece is where it shines. Wear over a lightweight knit or tee for day to night warmth, then let it peek under a heavier coat as seasons shift. The shearling collar adds a tactile focal point at the neckline and the leather yoke provides a structured touch against the supple body. It moves between city streets and outdoor strolls with a quiet confidence, a distinct Fortela note in every step.
Fortela teams with Rocky Mountain for a look that nods to alpine heritage while staying refined. This Christy vest, crafted in Japan, embodies that blend of rugged usefulness and sartorial craft. Style it with dark denim and a chunky boot for a modern outdoors-to-urban moment, or with tailored trousers for a rarefied, textured layer.
Materials / Fabrication
- Vest
- Collaboration between Rocky Mountain Featherbed and Fortela
- Made in Japan
- Shell: 100 percent polyamide
- Shearling collar
- Leather yoke
- Regular fit
Recommended Care
- Dry clean or professional leather and shearling cleaning recommended to preserve materials.
- Avoid machine washing or soaking the leather and shearling components.
- Spot clean polyamide with a damp cloth; do not saturate shearling or leather.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; use a breathable garment bag.
- Condition leather periodically with a dedicated leather conditioner; test on an inconspicuous area first.
- Hang on a padded hanger to help maintain shape; avoid hanging in damp areas.
Fit Notes
- Regular fit through the torso allows layering over shirts or light knits.
- Shearling collar adds warmth and defines the neckline while maintaining a clean silhouette.
- Leather yoke creates structured paneling that subtly enhances the vest shape.
- Sleeveless design facilitates layering under outerwear for added versatility.
