Vera Vest
Vera Vest captures Herno’s functional outerwear language in one recognizable silhouette.
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Story & heritage
Herno began in Lesa, Piedmont in 1948 as an outerwear specialist shaped by Lake Maggiore weather; the official Iconico collection gathers the Ultralight down shapes the brand says made Herno successful.
Vera Vest belongs to that Iconico family, whose women's pieces take names from Lake Maggiore villas. Official copy describes the Black version as I’m Vera, minimalist and modern. A waistcoat in the unmistakeable Herno style, made from 80 g Ultralight nylon. Slim fit Bomber collar Covered zip fastening Zipped pocket Performance: Water-repellent treatment
Materials & craft
Official Herno copy specifies iconic Ultralight nylon, 20-denier Japanese nylon and 90/10 injected down padding, with a water-repellent treatment and a silk-like feel.
Material notes list 100% PA - MAIN FABRIC: 100% POLYAMIDE / NYLON LINING: 100% POLYAMIDE / NYLON PADDING (FEATHER): 90% DOWN 10% FEATHER.
How to choose & style
Style Vera Vest as polished lightweight outerwear: over knitwear, tailored trousers or a clean dress, letting the compact quilted volume replace a heavier coat when the day is changeable.
