With a one-off heatwave coming to the Northeast tomorrow, why not discuss down vests for winter? Porvacacao has these from Aquarama. “The fully reversible check and plain vests are made from a 100% nylon outer with 80% goose down and 20% feather plumage filling. Available in red and green colourway, with patch pockets on the sides and buttoned chest pocket for wallet and keys, these puffy vests are just right for that season transition.”

More looks at the Aquarama Reversible Vests for Autumn/Winter 2010 after the click.

The fifth collection from Garbstore, “The East Empire Service Company,” draws inspiration from the working folks behind the British Empire. These include rail workers in India, waiters in Hong Kong, and more. Essentially, the line is an exploration of the civilian uniform.

To present the collection, Canadian Folk band “The Mighty Low” were photographed in their east London rehearsal space and illustrated by Ewen Brown. The illustrations will form the album book for their forthcoming record.

A sampling of Brown’s illustrations, and the Garbstore Spring/Summer 2010 collection, after the jump.

These Canadian made flannel vests from Steven Alan “feature goose down for warmth and a contrast flannel lining for comfort.” The vests are reserved in look but feature flannels that remind us of granddad smoking a pipe next to a pile of fire wood up in Maine. I think that’s the point. Available now from Steven Alan.

More looks at the Steven Alan Flannel Down Vests after the click.

Two sleeveless vests from Japan’s N.Hoolywood. The sleeveless vests are available in brown or grey and finished with a wool twill outer. Note the distinctive applied pattern on the upper. Well done and priced well. We applaud you for hunting these down.

Larger views of the N. Hoolywood Sleeveless Down Vests after the jump.

Depending on how you plan to wear these two vests from Post Overalls,  the vest will make you look like a very fashion forward individual or someone on their way to a conductor’s convention. With all seriousness, these “Cruzer” vests are top quality products Made in the USA and well worth a look. For the record, I’m a fan of conductor work jackets (in case you were wondering).(arks)

More views of the Post Overalls Cruzer Vests after the jump.

The boys at Alter have produced a limited run of 12 men’s vests fashioned from vintage vests and re-constructed for a  modern look. Chopped up and reworked, the vests are set to a limited run of 12 units and sell for a very reasonable $65. (alter)

Many more views of the Alter Re-Constructed Men’s Vests after the jump.

Japan’s Lad Musician Rafa Vests are special. Some would use them for laying your lazy hand into the high rise pockets rather than in your trousers. Others prefer the easy storage in the bulbs of the vest. We think they’re simply something different.

More views of the Lad Musician Rafa Vests after the jump.

Yohi Yamamoto’s Coming Soon line still confuses people when we mention it, but we’ll all need to get over it. The wears are properly fashioned for those looking for a more relaxed “youthful” vibe. Take these two work vests from Coming Soon – one in chambray and the other in herringbone. One is perfect for the farmhand, while the other is tailored for the Brandon Flowers in all of us. Either way, they’re quality from the Yamamoto house. (blackbird)

Japanese retailer Beams+ has introduced this week some quality vests under their in-house label. In winter time there is nothing nicer than upgrading an outfit with anice vest. Beams+ managed to present a solid line-up, going from plaid to corduroy to Harris Tweed, the classics are all in there.

If you are in a more casual mood, you go for the plaid vest with zipper, if you are looking for a nice evening outfit, we suggest the Harris Tweed variation with buttons.

Have a look at the complete line-up after the jump.