
ET AL
ARAUCARIA ZIP VEST AR
The ARAUCARIA ZIP VEST AR is a men's sleeveless layering vest from Et Al Australia, featuring a relaxed fit with a grandpa collar, a 2-way open-ended zip concealed beneath a center front placket, and front welt pockets. It includes an elastic and toggle at the back waist for adjustable fit, and is made from polyester with an acetate lining. Care instructions specify dry cleaning only; the vest is designed in Melbourne.
- Color
- BLACK
- Material
- Main: Polyester, Lining: Acetate
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, minimal, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Vests
Color
Size
- MPN
1000000361432
Specifications
Relaxed fit zip vest with grandpa collar and welt pockets, featuring a concealed 2-way zip and back waist adjustability.
Welt pockets, 2-way open-ended zip under concealed placket, grandpa collar, elastic toggle back waist
- Color
- BLACK · black
- Material
- Main: Polyester, Lining: Acetate
- Secondary
- acetate
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, minimal, modern
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Vests
Additional Attributes
- relaxed fit
- welt pockets
- 2-way open-ended zip under concealed placket
- grandpa collar
- elastic toggle at back waist for adjustability
- polyester main fabric
- acetate lining
- dry clean only
- designed in Melbourne
- layering piece
Product Insights
ET AL's Araucaria Zip Vest Ar is a relaxed, androgynous mid-layer from a brand with three decades of heritage, designed to layer over chunky knits or sit flat under a blazer. Its two-way zip opens from the bottom to vent the waist and release hem tension without undoing the fixed back toggle, which cinches only the back for a tailored rear silhouette. Lightweight and uninsulated, it's a spring layer rather than winter or rain protection, with no water- or wind-repellent finish and a shell that barely breathes. Real welt pockets add function, and sizing runs 36–42 in. chest in two-inch steps with a body-measured relaxed fit. The main tradeoff is care and cost: dry-clean only, with an acetate lining that can melt under high heat, is vulnerable to perfume and deodorant alcohol, and needs padded hangers; at $429 it sits about $150 above Woolerina's merino zip vest, though the design-driven versatility and occasional-clean mid-layer use offset some of that.
Verified claims
- Brand heritage
- Founded in 1987; design since 2008 by award-winning Anthony Capon
- Design language
- Cut in ET AL's androgynous, soft-drape language; menswear launch was driven by male clients' demand.
- Price positioning
- At $429, about $150 above Woolerina's 100% Merino zip vest
- Fit
- Relaxed androgynous fit layers over knitwear; lightweight uninsulated spring layer, not a winter or rain vest.
- Sizing
- Sizes 1–4 are 36–42 in. chests in 2-in. steps; the relaxed fit measures body, not garment.
- Zip
- Two-way zip opens from both ends: vents the waist, stops hem bunching seated, and separates fully to wear like a cardigan.
- Waist adjustment
- Back toggle cinches only the back, is fixed, and gathers a tailored rear silhouette.
- Styling versatility
- Wears open or cinched, layers over chunky knits, and stays flat under a blazer.
- Dry cleaning
- Dry clean only — water can ring the shell and weaken acetate.
- Heat sensitivity
- Acetate lining melts under a hot iron; press low-heat, back side, slightly damp.
- Fragrance sensitivity
- Perfume and deodorant alcohol can strip color at the neckline and underarms.
- Storage
- Acetate lining resists moths and mildew; store on padded or wide wooden hangers.
- Weather resistance
- No water- or wind-repellent finish; shell barely breathes; the zip vents.
- Ownership cost
- Dry-clean-only, but as a mid-layer it needs only occasional cleaning.
- Welt pockets
- The welt pockets are real slashed hand pockets, not decorative flaps.
- Functional design
- Lower zip slider opens to release hem tension without undoing the back cinch.
Product record
- Title
- Araucaria Zip Vest Ar
- Brand
- ET AL
- Price
- 429 AUD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 2 sourcesUses
Layer and style the vest
Layer the relaxed fitted vest over a black short-sleeve shirt or tee, and pair it with wide black trousers and chunky black shoes for an all-black outfit.[1]
Adjust the waist and front opening
Use the back elastic toggle to pull in the waist, and open the two-way zip at the front from the top or bottom.[1,2]
Image Analysis
6 images- 01

Product
Sleeveless dark textured vest worn over a black short-sleeve shirt; front shows a crinkled fabric texture, a short stand collar, two lower flap pockets, and a centered front closure with a visible metal zipper pull near the hem.
- Overall shapeSleeveless vest with a straight hem that ends near the top of the hips and a short stand collar.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Front textureHighly crinkled, irregular vertical-leaning puckered texture across the entire visible front panels giving a subtly shiny, uneven surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Center closureCenter front closure with a narrow central placket and a small exposed metal zipper pull visible at the lower center hem.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (medium) - Lower pocketsTwo rectangular front flap pockets placed symmetrically on the lower front panels, each with a horizontal flap that lies flat against the vest.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Armhole finishSleeveless armholes with a narrow bound edge where the vest meets the underlying short-sleeve shirt.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (high) - Material sheenFabric shows a low to medium sheen in highlights across the crinkled surface, indicating a slightly reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.14 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Model shot on a plain white background cropped around full body; even studio lighting with soft shadows; model wearing black short-sleeve shirt, wide black trousers and chunky black shoes; hands in pockets, slight three-quarter pose facing right.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio shot with the model centered in frame, cropped with white background and visible floor shadow at the feet.
- Model poseModel stands with hands in trouser pockets and torso turned slightly to the right; head turned slightly left.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.05 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven, soft studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and faint shadowing beneath shoes.
- Visible supporting garmentsBlack short-sleeve shirt under the vest and wide black trousers with pleats are visible and should not be confused with the vest itself.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.16 · w 0.52 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with clear detail on fabric texture and garment edges.
Colors
dark charcoal· vest front panels#242126matte black· underlayer short-sleeve shirt#0D0D0Edeep black· trousers#120E11black gloss· shoes#110E12- Overall shapeSleeveless vest with a straight hem that ends near the top of the hips and a short stand collar.
- 02

Product
Front view close-up of a sleeveless textured black vest with a short stand collar, central concealed zip/placket, and two front flap pockets; worn over a black short-sleeve tee.
- Overall front panelVest front made from a highly crinkled, vertically-pleated fabric covering the chest and torso area; fabric shows irregular narrow vertical folds and a slightly shiny finish.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.68 · h 0.57 (high) - Mandarin collarShort stand (mandarin) collar in the same crinkled fabric, sitting around the base of the neck and following the central placket.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.09 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Central closureVertical central front closure with a narrow covered/placket area concealing a zipper; a small visible portion of zipper hardware is visible at the lower center hem.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.29 · w 0.12 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.73 · w 0.02 · h 0.04 (medium) - Lower flap pocketsTwo horizontal flap pockets on the lower front panels, each with a straight flap in the same textured material; left pocket (viewer right) is slightly more visible.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.13 (high) - Arm openings / sleevelessVest is sleeveless with arm openings showing the underlying short-sleeve black tee; the vest edge sits close to the shoulder seam.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.33 · w 0.18 · h 0.27 (high) - Fabric finishSlight sheen on the crinkled fabric producing subtle highlights on fold ridges; overall appearance is dark charcoal to black with textured depth.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a male model against a plain white background; three-quarter frontal pose cropped at mid-thigh; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model pose and cropMale model shown from near-top of head to mid-thigh in a three-quarter frontal pose with hands partially in pockets; gaze directed off-camera to viewer right.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundPlain seamless white background with no visible graphics or props.
- Lighting and shadowsEven studio lighting producing soft, minimal shadows beneath the chin and slight shadowing along the vest folds; highlights accentuate the textured fabric.
- Visible garments under productShort-sleeve black T-shirt worn under the vest, visible at sleeves and around arm openings.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.84 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
charcoal black· vest body#1C1A1D- Overall front panelVest front made from a highly crinkled, vertically-pleated fabric covering the chest and torso area; fabric shows irregular narrow vertical folds and a slightly shiny finish.
- 03

Product
Sleeveless textured black vest seen on a model in a right-facing side profile; high stand collar, central front closure, and two horizontal welt pockets on the front lower half.
- Overall silhouetteSleeveless vest with a straight, slightly cropped hem sitting at the model's waistline and a fitted torso profile when worn over a short-sleeve shirt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.27 · h 0.42 (high) - CollarShort stand (band) collar that rises slightly around the neck and follows the central front closure line.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high) - Front closureCentral front closure following a narrow vertical seam; closure appears to be a zipper or concealed placket aligned with the center front.Partial
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.16 · w 0.08 · h 0.34 (medium) - Fabric textureHighly textured, crinkled surface with irregular vertical striations and a slightly sheen finish creating tonal variation across the vest.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Welt pocketsTwo horizontal welt pockets on the front lower half of the vest, each with a narrow flap or welt visible.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.36 · w 0.17 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.46 · w 0.17 · h 0.08 (high) - Armhole and shoulderStandard sleeveless armhole with the shoulder seam sitting close to the model's natural shoulder; armhole edge is clean-finished without visible trim.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a white background showing a right-facing side profile of a male model wearing the vest; even lighting with soft shadows beneath the model.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio image with the model centered-left, standing in a right-facing side profile against a plain white background.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse studio lighting with minimal shadows; soft shadow visible under the model's feet and slight shadowing along the vest contours.
- Visible clothing not part of productModel wears a black short-sleeve shirt under the vest, wide black pleated pants, and chunky black leather shoes; these items are visible but are not described as product features.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.75 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution photographic image with clear detail on textures and seams.
Colors
textured black· vest main body#252125- Overall silhouetteSleeveless vest with a straight, slightly cropped hem sitting at the model's waistline and a fitted torso profile when worn over a short-sleeve shirt.
- 04

Product
Rear view of a sleeveless vest made from a highly crinkled, slightly lustrous dark fabric with a short standing collar and a cord tie at the lower back to adjust fit.
- Back panel textureLarge rear panel of the garment shows a dense vertical crinkle texture with irregular raised ridges and a subtle sheen on the surface.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.55 · h 0.78 (high) - Standing collarShort standing collar at the neckline made from the same crinkled fabric, wrapping around the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeveless armhole edgeArmhole edge visible over the shoulder shows the vest is sleeveless with the crinkled fabric finishing closely to the shoulder seam.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Rear waist drawcord and toggleThin cord threaded through the back waist with a small circular plastic toggle visible on the right-center lower back used to adjust fit.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Hemline shapeStraight hem at the bottom of the rear panel that falls to cover the upper hips with the crinkled fabric continuing to the hem.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.72 · w 0.55 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the vest against a plain white background; cropped at mid-thigh and showing part of a black short-sleeve shirt worn under the vest.
- Model pose and cropThree-quarter rear view of a standing model turned slightly to the left, image cropped near mid-thigh so only upper torso, shoulders and part of arms are visible.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven white studio background with no visible props or scenery.
- Underlayer garmentModel is wearing a short-sleeve black shirt under the vest; sleeve ends and stitching on the sleeve hem are visible.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the vest's sheen and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
dark charcoal black· vest fabric#2C292D- Back panel textureLarge rear panel of the garment shows a dense vertical crinkle texture with irregular raised ridges and a subtle sheen on the surface.
- 05

Product
Rear view of a sleeveless, black textured vest with a short stand collar and a narrow tie at the mid-back waist; fabric has a glossy, crinkled finish and the hem falls to the top of the hips.
- Overall silhouetteSleeveless vest shown from the back with a straight, slightly flared hem that ends at the upper hip.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric textureHighly crinkled, irregular vertical texture across the entire back panel producing a subtle glossy sheen.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (high) - Back waist tieNarrow cord tie located at the mid-back waist, pulled to create slight shaping and tied in a small knot or bow with short loose ends.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.09 (high) - CollarShort stand collar that continues the same crinkled fabric and sits close to the neck at the back.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Armhole finishingCurved sleeveless arm openings with the same textured fabric folded or finished at the edge, showing no visible sleeve seam.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the vest; white seamless background, even lighting, minimal cast shadow, cropped slightly below the ankles.
- Model and poseMale model standing with body turned slightly to the left, arms relaxed at sides, showing the back of the vest.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingClean white seamless background with bright, even lighting and soft minimal shadows under the model.
- Additional visible garmentsModel also wears a short sleeve black shirt under the vest, wide black pants and black chunky-soled shoes which are visible but are not described as the product.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.42 · h 0.72 (high) - Image framingFull-body vertical frame centered on model with small amount of floor visible and slight cropping at the bottom of the shoes.
Colors
glossy black· vest body#1C1A1D- Overall silhouetteSleeveless vest shown from the back with a straight, slightly flared hem that ends at the upper hip.
- 06

Product
Front three-quarter view of a black, highly crinkled zip jacket with high stand collar, exposed metal zipper with dual pulls, flap pocket with snap, elasticized hem and cuffs.
- Fabric textureExterior fabric shows an all-over irregular vertical crinkle texture with a slight sheen, producing raised ridges and folds across the visible surface.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.25 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - High stand collarTall stand collar made from same crinkled fabric, continuing the textured pattern and standing upright around the neck.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.10 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Exposed metal zipperCenter front exposed silver metal zipper with visible teeth and two zipper pulls that meet at the lower hem.
2 regions
x 0.37 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.67 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Pocket flap with snapAngled rectangular pocket flap on the garment front with a single round silver snap button visible on the flap.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Elasticized hem and cuffsHem and sleeve cuffs appear gathered with elastic creating a slightly ruched band at the waist and wrist.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Visible inner layerA darker inner garment or lining is visible through the open zip at the chest area, with less texture than the outer fabric.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the jacket on a white background, three-quarter crop framing the torso and head, even studio lighting with soft shadows.
- Model and poseMale model shown from head to upper thighs in a relaxed three-quarter pose with hands in pockets and head turned slightly to viewer left.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white background with even studio lighting; soft shadows appear beneath arms and at the lower torso.
- Image cropImage is cropped above the waist to show upper body and jacket details; lower pants are partially visible and cut off at the bottom edge.
Colors
deep black· exterior fabric#0E0D0Emetallic silver· zipper and snaps- Fabric textureExterior fabric shows an all-over irregular vertical crinkle texture with a slight sheen, producing raised ridges and folds across the visible surface.
Documents & Data
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://etal-australia.com/products/em26-1306ar
- Platform
- shopify
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