Engineered Garments Knitted Argyle Waistcoat

In the same way as the Ralph Lauren knit Owen posted earlier, this waistcoat is a great intermediate piece. I know in isolation it might seem like a tough option but consider it among layers and hopefully you'll begin to think differently. For me, winter is perhaps the easiest season to incorporate patterns. You're likely to favour more muted tones and so introducing some depth and texture is always a good idea. If you look at the image from EG's lookbook, you'll see exactly what I mean. I'd probably forgo the striped shirt and wear it with a selection of block colours but I think it works perfectly as a point of interest. The additional bonus of a plain back - no cinch, no silk - has me seriously considering it and I'm heading to Dover Street Market tomorrow to try one on.



Also available at Context

Comments

[pete]

im sorry but that is bloody horrible

[Jack]

if only it weren't argyle. I like the idea of a waistcoat or vest, even a patterned one at that, but something about argyle kills it for me.

[gjest]

Hmm, Im not sure if EG deserve all the attention they get. I have never seen their clothes in real life, so maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, but a lot of their stuff seems just ok on pictures. Anyway, some of their stuff are amazing, like the chambray field parka. I was thinking of purchasing one, but it would cost me £400 including shipping from Japan and proxy fee (SutoCorp, the cheapest one).

[pete]

gjest save your money, way over rated...

[Mat]

@ gjest

I'm selling my EG field chambray parka, brand new with tags, email me if you're interrested mattessier@yahoo.com

[admin]

Definitely not over pressed on EG, it's the best.

Jonathan+Olivia also have some chambray parkas left for around $300 CAN

[Chris]

I picked up the brown and blue one at Context the other day and love it. I can't wait to wear it this fall.

[gjest]

Superb, I sent you a mai Mat, just hope its my size. I also emailed J+O. That parka looks outstanding.

[the.mez]

The whole EG Argyle thing looks hard to pull off.

I like going into DSM, opening all the folded gear and leaving it on the side. The scenesters working in there follow three paces behind me folding it all back up and tutting.

Not cheap in there either, you'd be better off importing it.

[robster]

lol@mez
im glad you are keeping them busy, was in garb, and i must say the EG gear is soooo over rated ...some of the gitman shirts were nice

[gjest]

Do you know which sizes were left on Jonathan + Olivia, any medium?

[gjest]

Sold out..

[Tom]

@the mez - you are the epitomy of all EG shoppers!