hollington has selected this smoky grey hopsack linen fabric, woven in Italy, especially for you. Its slightly textured hopsack weave gives it character whilst remaining breathable, as linen is known to be. Of medium weight, neither heavy nor light, it is suitable for a wide range of occasions.
Inspired by workwear, this fabric retains its authentic, robust spirit. Its finishing process gives it a lovely vintage look, as if it had already seen better days. Woven in Italy, it is then made into a waistcoat in France, in Picardy: European craftsmanship from start to finish, from fabric to stitching.
It’s rare for everyday life to offer the comfort of certainty—so when one does appear, it’s best not to let it slip away. Especially when it shows up with that many pockets. Designed over forty years ago on the corner of a paper napkin, the 20-pocket vest was created to perfectly take the place of a bag.
It boasts no less than 2 interior pockets and 18 exterior ones, including five pen pockets on the chest and two buttoned pockets on the back, providing 360° support. Glasses, passport, keys, tools, phone, book, newspaper, pruning shears, paintbrushes, stethoscope, camera lens, sheet music, instrument—everything finds its place.
Season after season, the 20-pocket vest has become a Hollington staple. Its cut, longer than that of a classic vest, even allows you to skip a jacket. It layers just as well over a T-shirt as over a thick sweater, and can easily slip under a coat.
Whether in cotton, crisp linen for summer, deep velvet for winter, or indestructible moleskin, this one-of-a-kind vest is the essential ally of practicality and style—Hollington’s mantra.