Sweater vests have been a staple in men’s fashion since the early 20th century, witnessing peaks and troughs in popularity throughout history. Sleeveless knitwear adorned with geometric patterns and earthy colours were particularly well-loved by both men and women in the 1970s.
However, by the 1990s and early 2000s, they were considered to be ‘geek chic’ at most and mainly confined to the realms of golfers and cricketers (with the exemption of Chandler Bing) . A far cry from the high fashion attention the garment has been getting the last few seasons.
