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Since its first emergence in 19th-century France as an undergarment for Parisian dockworkers, the white vest has experienced several rebrands. High fashion has laid its claim on the layering basic, with many designers – among them Prada, Loewe and Courrèges – producing iterations stamped with logos for not-so-subtle statement making. The SS25 collections saw figure-hugging styles…

