SKU RS123WR213
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Era

Likely late 1990s–early 2000s
(Style, label design, and Japanese-market production tag match this timeframe.)

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Gender

Men’s

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Color

Light Beige / Off-White with subtle textured vertical pattern.

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Founder of Lancel

Angèle & Alphonse Lancel, founded in Paris, 1876.

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Brand Information

Lancel is a historic Parisian luxury leather goods house known for high-quality craftsmanship and refined everyday pieces. Although mainly known for bags and accessories, Lancel also released apparel collections — particularly for the Japanese market — featuring elegant casualwear with a French touch. This vest fits that niche: understated, clean, practical, and minimalist.

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Type of Garment

Sleeveless Zip Vest (Utility / Casual Wear)

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Description

A refined light-beige sleeveless vest featuring:
• Full front zipper
• High Mandarin-style collar
• Two chest flap pockets
• Minimalist vertical panel stitching
• Cotton-based fabric blend (tag shows mix: 60% cotton, 38% polyester, 2% polyurethane, based on your close-up)
• Subtle striped lining with the Lancel Paris woven label
• Clean, elegant French-inspired design with Japanese-manufactured precision
• Back has a small embroidered “+” accent detail

This vest blends Parisian luxury minimalism with utilitarian practicality — perfect for layering.

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Tips for Styling

✔ Smart Casual Look: Wear over a crisp white tee or light button-down + chinos.
✔ Layering Piece: Works well under a blazer or light jacket.
✔ Summer Fit: Pair with linen pants or denim for an airy, European look.
✔ Outdoor Casual: Ideal with cargo pants for a subtle utility-inspired style.

Neutral color makes it extremely easy to match.

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Condition

8.5/10

Notes:
• Slight signs of wear/wrinkling
• Small visible dot/mark on the back (upper area)
• Overall fabric still looks clean and structurally intact

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Rating

7.5 / 10

Good condition for a vintage garment, especially one likely 20–25 years old.

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Conclusion

This Lancel Paris beige sleeveless vest is a refined, minimalist vintage piece with a utility edge. Made for the Japanese market, it reflects both Lancel’s luxury heritage and a clean functional style. Great for collectors of subtle European fashion or anyone who loves lightweight layering garments with quiet elegance.