When fashion bellwethers like Athena Calderone and Lolita Jacobs show up to the Chanel couture show not in tweed dresses or blazers, but in vests—you pay attention. This wasn't just a styling choice; it was a signal. Jacobs went the polished-modern route, pairing her vest with a t-shirt, straight-leg jeans and that effortless edge she's known for. Calderone let her embroidered, mostly unbuttoned vest (and washboard abs) do the heavy lifting, effecting equal parts cool and commanding.The takeaway? Expect to see more of this power piece, layered over a tank, buttoned on its own, or even thrown over a tee. I'm into these iterations from , , , , , and .