Women's Cameo Vest Embroidered
La DoubleJ
$850.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
The Cameo Vest Embroidered from La DoubleJ is a statement you wear, not a trend you chase. A chunky knit in Italy from a soft cotton-wool mix with alpaca, it feels warm and breathable with a luxe heft. Rich gauge and braided cable stitches create dimension, while an aari embroidery patch adds hand-finished texture—a labor of love that involved hours of work.
Layering is easy with this vest. It sits at the chest and shoulders, adding warmth without bulk, so a blouse, tee, or turtleneck shows through. The knit texture drapes with a refined heft, pairing with tailoring or denim with equal ease. It elevates simple pieces and moves from day to evening with the right base layer.
La DoubleJ leans into artisanal craft, and this vest embodies that ethos. Made in Italy from a cotton-wool-alpaca blend, its rich gauge knit and the separately created aari embroidery patched onto the surface read as wearable sculpture. Pair it with wide-leg trousers for daytime drama or with a sleek midi for evening polish.
Materials / Fabrication
- Made in Italy from a soft cotton-wool blend with alpaca
- Chunky knit in a medium gauge
- Gauge 3
- Mix of stitches and braided cable patterns
- Embroidery created separately using the aari technique, then hand patched onto the knitwear
- Labor of love: 85 hours and 4 artisans involved
Recommended Care
- Professional dry cleaning recommended to protect embroidery and knit texture
- If washing by hand, use cold water and a mild wool detergent; do not wring
- Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
- Store folded, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading
