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AQL&NAFS Rita Handmade Afghan Vest

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Rita Handmade Afghan Vest

$790

Available sizes S

Why it's worth it

Gold thread this dense, hand-stitched on velvet, furred at every edge — the party came to you.

The Edit

Gold passementerie-style hand-embroidery covers every centimeter of the plum velvet front panels — scrolls, medallions, and botanical loops stitched over weeks by a single maker. Shearling fur trims the open-front placket, armholes, and cropped hem, with a sherpa-lined interior for genuine warmth. The silhouette is sleeveless and slightly boxy, worn open, with no closures — the embroidery holds the eye so the structure stays secondary.

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