Citrus | Congo Quilted Vest - Green

HK$2,290

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DESCRIPTIONS

A gilet is, by definition, a piece of subtraction—sleeves removed, bulk discarded, purpose distilled. CITRUS executes this reduction with surgical precision in the Congo Quilted Vest, a silhouette that reads as both utilitarian and urbane. The quilting itself is the defining gesture: a precise, small-scale diamond pattern that locks down the 100% polyester shell into a crisp, almost architectural grid. There is no puffiness here, no marshmallow softness. The surface is taut and matte, catching light in a flat, even sheen that feels more like a technical shell than a traditional puffer. The green is a deep, botanical shade—think wild fennel or unripe olive—saturated enough to stand alone but tempered with enough earth to ground a print. The fabric, though entirely synthetic, has been handled with a surprising sensitivity. The polyester is lightweight to the point of near-weightlessness, but the quilting gives it a structured hand that resists crumpling. When you hold the vest, it has a papery rustle, a crispness that speaks to its weather-resistant intentions. The interior lining is smooth and cool, sliding easily over a fine-gauge knit or a silk blouse without catching. This is a fabric that does not demand deference; it is engineered for ease, for packing into a tote without a second thought, for emerging from a suitcase with its grid intact. Construction is clean and decisive. The cut is slightly boxy through the body, allowing for layering without restriction, but the armholes are tailored high and close to prevent that dreaded batwing gap. The hem hits at the natural waist, a proportion that elongates the leg and works equally well over a dress, a pair of tailored trousers, or the widest of jeans. A front zip closure runs the full length, and the collar stands in a neat, low mandarin shape—no hood, no fuss. The quilting terminates at the edges with a clean binding, a detail that reinforces the vest’s precision. Movement is unrestricted, the vest moving with the body rather than against it. It is the kind of piece that disappears into the rhythm of a day: walking from the Métro to the office, shifting from a café terrace to a gallery opening, stepping out of a taxi into a spring drizzle. For styling, consider it a neutral that isn’t neutral. Wear it over a white cotton poplin shirt and cream wide-leg trousers for a study in texture and tone. Or layer it over a fine merino turtleneck in charcoal, letting the green act as the single point of color. On warmer days, throw it over a simple silk slip dress—the contrast of refined drape and structured quilting is the entire point.

Return Policy

Enjoy the flexibility of our 14-days free returns policy upon all regular priced items! Simply pack the item, with its original packaging, boxes and tags, fill the returns slip into our delivery package.

— We offer free return for orders from Hong Kong for regular priced items.
— For non-Hong Kong orders, returns (shipment charges) must be covered by the customer. We suggest using your local postal service or a courier.

- All on sale is non-refundable.

Return and Refund policies do not apply to certain items and during sale period. For further information, please visit our return & exchange page HERE.

Taxes and Duties

All countries (except Singapore) are shipped to on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis, which means that if your parcel must go through customs clearance, any additional charges incurred shall be borne by you.

Customs policies vary from region to region, we advise you to contact your local customs authority to determine the cost of import tax and duties of your order prior to your placing orders with us.

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Product SKU: 689 CONGO GILET

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