the leather vest

23 January 2013 by Carolina Engman

LOVE. When this oversized leather vest hit the runway in 2011 I fell head over heels in love with it and deemed it my must-have item of f/w 11. After months of anticipation it finally hit stores and let’s just say my every hope of owning it died the second I saw the hefty price tag of over 2000 dollars.

Now, imagine my excitement when 2 years later I find the very same vest that used to keep me up at night at 75 % off in a corner of Acne Archives (a must visit if you’re ever in Stockholm). It didn’t take me more than 2 seconds to make my mind up and now it hangs safely in my closet, waiting for that perfect moment to shine!

LEATHER VEST Acne.

135 thoughts on “the leather vest”

Cravingforbarneys on 23 January 2013 at 16:44 said:

Love it!!

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camille on 23 January 2013 at 16:48 said:

You’ve been so lucky to find it ! It is a wonderful piece
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Natali on 23 January 2013 at 16:48 said:

Looking fabulous!! Love it!

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Nadia on 23 January 2013 at 16:49 said:

Snygg!
Becky | lifestyleflash.com on 23 January 2013 at 16:49 said:

I’m DYING to visit Acne Archives, what a find!! It was clearly meant to be! <3

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Floor Eizema on 23 January 2013 at 16:50 said:

Love the color! Curious to see how you will style the hell out of this one! :-) JP

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Valeria on 23 January 2013 at 16:51 said:

Nice vest!!! great you find it again!!

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Milna on 23 January 2013 at 16:54 said:

Love it!

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Michelle Lee on 23 January 2013 at 17:00 said:

amazing vest!

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Iliyana on 23 January 2013 at 17:02 said:

love this!

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Jul on 23 January 2013 at 17:06 said:

The color is amazing!

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ASparklyHanger on 23 January 2013 at 17:14 said:

sound like you got insanely lucky!

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Morgan Hall on 23 January 2013 at 17:18 said:

I love it, such a great colour
Need to get to Acne Archives
Rory on 23 January 2013 at 17:20 said:

SUCH a great vest and the color is so perfect! That would have been even better for last fall…but I’m sure you’ll find tons of ways to rock it this spring and next fall :)
Rory
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Nicole on 23 January 2013 at 17:25 said:

Sieht toll aus!!

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Kelly on 23 January 2013 at 17:26 said:

This is gorgeous, especially in this color!

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Denisa on 23 January 2013 at 17:33 said:

Veryu nice vest. Great day.

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Liliana Ferreira on 23 January 2013 at 17:38 said:

beautiful! i love the material and the color!
xo

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Honorata on 23 January 2013 at 17:39 said:

Great score:)

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Sophie on 23 January 2013 at 17:40 said:

Absolutely amazing! congrats on the great find! xx

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monkeyshinesa on 23 January 2013 at 17:40 said:

amazing pick!

Bises,
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Annie on 23 January 2013 at 17:41 said:

thats such a sweet story and I am soo happy for you. cant wait to see how you’ll style it!

X, Annie
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Laura on 23 January 2013 at 17:42 said:

Gosh, it’s perfect! Can’t wait to see how you’ll wear it!
Vanessa on 23 January 2013 at 17:44 said:

cool vest! :D

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Nico on 23 January 2013 at 17:45 said:

Love it!

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adele on 23 January 2013 at 17:47 said:

Gorgeous, adore the colour! Just shows it was meant to be all along!
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Giulia on 23 January 2013 at 17:52 said:

Wow so cool! New in in my wishlist :P
xoxo

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Caity @ Moi Contre La Vie on 23 January 2013 at 17:52 said:

FABULOUS! Love the color & style. Such a fun, unique-looking piece!
VoP on 23 January 2013 at 17:53 said:

This vest is total!!
I love your style,greetings!

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Caroline on 23 January 2013 at 17:56 said:

my gosh, lovely vest !!! amazing piece and more amazing sale ! great purchase

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Flora on 23 January 2013 at 17:57 said:

You are right! This leather vest is stunning.
VoP on 23 January 2013 at 17:57 said:

This vest is total!
I love your style,greetings!! :)

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Laura on 23 January 2013 at 17:59 said:

Gorgeous !! love it !
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VoP on 23 January 2013 at 18:02 said:

This vest is total!!
I love your style,greetings!!

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Anna on 23 January 2013 at 18:12 said:

Must visit Stockholm, what a score!
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soulofashopper on 23 January 2013 at 18:15 said:

nice…very nice colour…xo, Alma
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Melly on 23 January 2013 at 18:16 said:

Wow those moments are the best when loved items that you already forgot, find their way into ones closet :)
Congratulations (especially because this jacket is absolutely adorable)!
Melly
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Carola on 23 January 2013 at 18:17 said:

it is PERFECT! I love the archives, went to Acne in Copenhagen and got amazing stuff!

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Selina on 23 January 2013 at 18:17 said:

Amazing find, it’s gorgeous!
Dania on 23 January 2013 at 18:18 said:

Love it!!! Beautiful color!

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Huyen on 23 January 2013 at 18:19 said:

ohmy gosh, lucky you, what a bargain, the vest is absolutely stunning, can’t wait to see you rock it!
Zuzankita on 23 January 2013 at 18:33 said:

this one is so amazing :)
Vittoria on 23 January 2013 at 18:38 said:

I love that too! Great pic :)

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Marloes on 23 January 2013 at 18:41 said:

Such a perfect piece! x
I Showed Up In Boots on 23 January 2013 at 18:47 said:

What a steal! Congratulations on your purchase:)

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Melissa on 23 January 2013 at 18:53 said:

it is stunning! x
Jules on 23 January 2013 at 18:56 said:

Love it!!:)

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Jessica on 23 January 2013 at 19:00 said:

Gorgeous!

xx.
Annalou on 23 January 2013 at 19:12 said:

I think I may have to go to Stockholm just for the Acne Archives – sounds amazing! Absolutely love that vest.

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The Urban Promeneur on 23 January 2013 at 19:20 said:

Not my style but loely piece. Looking forward to seeing it on you.

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María José on 23 January 2013 at 19:21 said:

es precioso! seguro que lo vemos en looks geniales!!
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Bayan Mor on 23 January 2013 at 19:37 said:

omg! love the vest, so gorgeous …
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Eva on 23 January 2013 at 19:45 said:

Perfection!! xx

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Nyrha on 23 January 2013 at 19:54 said:

Love it!

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Floortje on 23 January 2013 at 19:54 said:

Really nice!
Oblivion on 23 January 2013 at 20:12 said:

The perfect jacket In perfect colour!!

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llittleblonde on 23 January 2013 at 20:19 said:

I totally love it!

X lisa
Bonnie, Clyde and Marni on 23 January 2013 at 20:34 said:

I wanted the same vest too!! You are so lucky!!
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Mia@Razzle Dazzle Rose on 23 January 2013 at 20:37 said:

Lovely, but I love even more your bookshelf hihihihi

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ellen on 23 January 2013 at 20:41 said:

Such a great color!

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Marta on 23 January 2013 at 20:42 said:

Love the leather vest!!!

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Sofía on 23 January 2013 at 20:46 said:

Love it! Can’t wait to see you wearing it!
xoxo

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Katie on 23 January 2013 at 21:22 said:

This is so so so nice, such a gorgeous colour and shape. Love Acne!
Katie xx
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Elena Vasilieva on 23 January 2013 at 21:45 said:

awesomeness

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Sandra on 23 January 2013 at 21:46 said:

Wow… it looks really stylish! Can’t wait to see how you wear it!
Sandra

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Rebecca on 23 January 2013 at 21:49 said:

sure is a dang good find! x

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veronique on 23 January 2013 at 22:00 said:

love it!

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Laura on 23 January 2013 at 22:15 said:

Lucky girl! This vest is gorgeous!

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Gemma on 23 January 2013 at 22:28 said:

Very very nice:)

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Alexsandra Bernhard on 23 January 2013 at 22:44 said:

That is gorgeous x

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Cory Scott on 24 January 2013 at 0:59 said:

Love it!Especially the color, it’ll suit you perfectly :-)

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Novi on 24 January 2013 at 1:02 said:

cool vest!
taste area on 24 January 2013 at 1:22 said:

that was my must-have item too, but I was dying for the faded pink one! have a look: http://tastearea.blogspot.com/2011/10/memory-jacket.html
Patricia on 24 January 2013 at 1:38 said:

I need it!
xx
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Jasmin on 24 January 2013 at 2:15 said:

Wow the vest is amazing.
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Athena Ben on 24 January 2013 at 2:29 said:

I love the color of this!!

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lolli on 24 January 2013 at 3:46 said:

love this!

i have a black oversized biker vest too which is awesome
Rhoda Wong on 24 January 2013 at 3:47 said:

i love the color!
super pretty!

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Christina on 24 January 2013 at 3:58 said:

Such a great post!! Love it!
livinglikeannie on 24 January 2013 at 6:10 said:

I love leather anything at the moment, this colour is so pretty
casper&pearl on 24 January 2013 at 6:17 said:

love the vest! adorable blog, love it!

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xx
Pukfashion on 24 January 2013 at 7:23 said:

I want to see it on you:)

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Malena on 24 January 2013 at 8:33 said:

Wow, it’s awesome! lovely colour.

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Laurie on 24 January 2013 at 8:47 said:

Love the jacket! You did good then. That feeling is so great when you find something you love and you get an incredible discount. :) xx

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Vanessa on 24 January 2013 at 8:48 said:

Very nice vest… cannot wait to see on an outfit with you :)

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Chantelle on 24 January 2013 at 9:13 said:

Eeeeek!!! It’s perfect. <3
Lydia on 24 January 2013 at 9:28 said:

Glad that you finally got your dream vest!

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Roxanne Filion on 24 January 2013 at 9:42 said:

love the color!
Maru on 24 January 2013 at 9:54 said:

I love anything leather!! nice vest!

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Lubna on 24 January 2013 at 10:18 said:

It’s a rocking beauty! Can’t wait to see how you’ll style it :)

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ana on 24 January 2013 at 10:28 said:

amazing leather jacket!

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Camilla on 24 January 2013 at 10:55 said:

Lovely!!!
Mandosa on 24 January 2013 at 12:37 said:

oh snap, love it!
B. on 24 January 2013 at 12:47 said:

such a cool coincidence finding it now, after 2 years ! i can’t say it’s really my cup of tea, but im very curious how you’ll style it

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katy vess on 24 January 2013 at 13:02 said:

looks so good, cant wait to see it on you :)

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fashiondrogue on 24 January 2013 at 13:20 said:

Loved it!

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Vanessa on 24 January 2013 at 13:23 said:

Awesome vest- can’t wait to see how you style it!
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The Provoker on 24 January 2013 at 13:34 said:

WELL WORTH THE WAIT, It’s practically new!! I love finding things like these when you lust for them and abandon hope, just to find it appear in your closet afterwards, totally well worth it!! You should check out my newest HOLY CHIC tee from Ashish, bound to bring up a few giggles in you to brighten up your day, or it simply provokes you, either way works ;)

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MissAggieKwong on 24 January 2013 at 13:34 said:

Hey, this is such a cool vest!
cant wait to see how to see u style it!
it’s such a rich colour.

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Inge on 24 January 2013 at 13:38 said:

Oh my, it looks magnificent!
Krizia on 24 January 2013 at 13:50 said:

That vest is absolutely perfect!

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Dana on 24 January 2013 at 14:53 said:

Lovely vest!!!
Michelle Soleil on 24 January 2013 at 15:09 said:

Love it !!!
Iliana on 24 January 2013 at 15:25 said:

amazing!

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marykapsi on 24 January 2013 at 15:41 said:

Love it!
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Nicoline on 24 January 2013 at 15:51 said:

Where is your Vogue picture from? I have been looking for something like that.
Andrea Brito on 24 January 2013 at 16:43 said:

I love it! And your blog is amazing ;) I’m following …
Aga's suitcase on 24 January 2013 at 17:30 said:

Stunning vest!
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Karen on 24 January 2013 at 18:17 said:

Hello Carolina! the vest is gorgeous !
But right now I’ve got a doubt: why do you have a candle with the image of Guadalupe virgin? that is really famous in Mexico :O , I’m surprised!
Adriana Barar on 24 January 2013 at 19:35 said:

Suepr cool! I love it so muchX:
Elodie Laetitia on 24 January 2013 at 22:30 said:

Wow! I guess great minds do really think alike. I got this jacket a couple weeks ago (hello sales!) and posted about it today: http://blog.helloelo.com/2013/01/biker-jacket-acne/

Don’t you love how soft and buttery the leather is? I’m HOOKED!
Danne Chimal on 26 January 2013 at 8:04 said:

Wooow is really beautiful <3!

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Styleclouds on 26 January 2013 at 9:47 said:

Stunning piece! You lucky girl! xo, Christina

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Patrizia on 26 January 2013 at 12:18 said:

I love the vest! And the decoration is so beautful!
Kasia on 26 January 2013 at 20:35 said:

Nice vest and thisss colour !! ;)
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Stacy on 27 January 2013 at 0:09 said:

cool!!!!
Caitlin on 27 January 2013 at 4:06 said:

Wow that is a gorgeous vest. You are a lucky girl! xoxo
anja on 27 January 2013 at 16:59 said:

Very nice
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Kim T. Pham on 27 January 2013 at 19:26 said:

Jealous!!
Cornelia on 27 January 2013 at 20:44 said:

Love it! The color is great!
Sarah {Raving Fashionista} on 28 January 2013 at 22:16 said:

Heck yes to this vest!! It should definitely stayed displayed exactly like that!
Zakiya on 28 January 2013 at 22:29 said:

lovely vest, to bad red doesnt suit me

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lauren at adorn la femme on 29 January 2013 at 7:48 said:

I love this bold statement leather vest! I can see it with black or white!

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bch on 29 January 2013 at 14:48 said:

amazing vest!
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Stella Kashmoney on 29 January 2013 at 18:20 said:

Gorgeous jacket. I want.
Sara on 30 January 2013 at 0:22 said:

I’m beginning to love red leather. Great find!

Bisous, S
Fernanda Mddr on 30 January 2013 at 2:17 said:

i cant wait to see it all over you!
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Annie markantonatou on 30 January 2013 at 21:53 said:

Great choice! the lines and especially the colour!

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Jasmin on 1 February 2013 at 9:38 said:

Oh I adore your vest!! The beautiful color and the design are just perfect! I am really jealous because I want it as well!! Very rockin!

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Laura on 3 February 2013 at 12:45 said:

Oh I love it!!!

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Peet on 3 February 2013 at 15:19 said:

75 % off?!?!? Now I’m jealous.:D The vest is gorgeous !!
Nadia Cohen on 4 February 2013 at 3:24 said:

Lucky you :)
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KatWalkSF on 5 February 2013 at 2:11 said:

Such a steal! Love it!
B. on 5 February 2013 at 17:52 said:

love your story, a dream need a scond chance :)
Tara Claire Reid on 5 February 2013 at 22:06 said:

NICE! would love to see how you are going to wear it!

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