PAW*12 - Strap-Up Denim Vest

A strap-up denim vest with contrasting cotton webbing. I have always enjoyed the thought of using vests as armor plates, but for this specific vest, I thought about the theme of safety in a different light. The primary inspiration for the line detailing comes from hi-vis vests, which are commonplace where I live, especially in the winter to stay visible in the heavy snow. The string-up polo style fastening and open side strap detail was utilized as a way to compliment the rigidness of the denim but also resemble the mechanics of a foot brace. This same idea of vulnerability which can be supported by tightening the straps of the boot is the same feeling of support I intended to accomplish with the vest.