{"product_id":"90s-orvis-great-fabric-long-vest","title":"90s ORVIS great fabric long vest","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI apologize for the excessive number of photos. It’s just too good, so I’m posting all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA super long vest in a black \u0026amp; white tribal cotton cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat first caught my eye about this wonderful, dress-like, gown-like garment was the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA black and white tribal pattern is printed onto cotton with a natural texture that seems to have a bit of linen in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s a fabric with a seriously cool aura. First, please take a look at the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven though it’s tribal, it doesn't feel overly ethnic; the sophisticated black and white textile gives it a modern air. It is truly, truly wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA gown vest that makes ample use of such a wonderful textile. It’s a large design that can be worn on its own like a dress, or thrown over a trench coat or other outerwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe brand is none other than the long-established outdoor wear manufacturer ORVIS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen I think of Orvis, I think of fishing vests, hunting jackets,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand high-quality gear and wear for the world of men,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eso this unexpected combination left me baffled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI think of Orvis as a brand that makes clothes for specific scenes or purposes,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eso the mystery of such a fashion item—and one likely intended for women—left me wondering if it might be a collaboration with another maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI struggled and searched extensively, but couldn't find a single thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat I did learn is that this textile is a traditional cotton cloth from Mali in West Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginating from Mali, where more than half the country is desert. It’s a traditional, hand-made textile so valued that old pieces are even kept in the British Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach pattern has a meaning, and it is said that wearing them can ward off evil, holding a shamanistic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHow fascinating. It was another encounter with a culture I hadn't known about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s fun to be able to jump from a single piece of fabric into the culture of a country and people I knew nothing about until yesterday. Haha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is still produced in Mali today and seems to be popular for cushion covers and blankets,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ebut whether Orvis purchased the cloth or made it from scratch, absolutely everything about it remains unknown. Haha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA super rare, unique, and mysterious garment released by Orvis through some twist of fate. It really is cool! Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI wore it over the suede dress I also listed this time, but\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethanks to its large design, it can be worn over any type of clothing, including thick knits and autumn\/winter coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe design features ties to close the front and large pockets on both thighs. It also has side slits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe lining is a thin black cotton. It has a sturdy, double-layered feel—not too light, not too heavy. Please enjoy it year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e*Already washed once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eModel height - 167cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaterial - maybe cotton 100 or mix linen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize - fits FREE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurement on flat (cm)\u003cbr\u003eLength 135\u003cbr\u003eWidth 62\u003cbr\u003eShoulder width 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition - \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVery clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48156101738839,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_5291_bd8d2d91-e6cb-4440-8ce7-306280096889.jpg?v=1757082369","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/90s-orvis-great-fabric-long-vest","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}