The officer vest, a 2000s icon, is back in fashion with a modern twist, appearing in 2026-2027 collections and worn by celebrities like Rihanna and Beyoncé.
Officer vest returns in fashion
The officer vest, a piece of mid-season outerwear, is making a triumphant return in current fashion collections, according to multiple reports. This trend, associated with the Indie Sleaze style of the 2010s, includes elements such as skinny scarves, mythical boots like the Susanna by Chloe or the ankle boots by Balenciaga, low-rise jeans, and animal prints.Origins of the officer vest trend
The officer vest first appeared on the fashion scene during Balmain's spring-summer 2009 runway show. It has since been worn by various personalities, including Rihanna, who wore a denim version, and Beyoncé, who chose a model embroidered with sequins.Design features of the vest
The vest's oversized shoulders, defined waist, shiny buttons, and epaulets created a silhouette full of contrasts, often worn with slim jeans and high heels. In 2005, Kate Moss wore the officer vest in a cream version with silver details during the Glastonbury festival.Trend resurgence in recent collections
The trend has resurfaced in the autumn-winter 2026-2027 collections of Khaite and Etro, and it is expected to remain relevant next spring, as indicated by the spring-summer 2027 show by Ermanno Scervino, which features a similar model to those worn by members of the rock band The Libertines on their Up The Bracket album cover.Current styles and brands offering the vest
Current selections of officer vests include suede versions by We Are Free, traditional versions by Zadig & Voltaire and Gérard Darel, off-white by H&M, and khaki by Cos.
