The Architect Vest | LAVA NIGHT

It is the depth of cooled lava – matt, mineral, powerful. A black with substance that doesn’t swallow light but reflects it with texture. Inspired by the dark volcanic landscapes of Fuerteventura, where basalt, shadow and silence create an archaic calm.

Lava Night is not harsh.

The Architect Vest follows one uncompromising idea: reduction.
Inspired by the Bauhaus maxim “form follows function”, it deliberately does without pockets and decorative elements. No distraction. No ornament. Just line, proportion and material.

Its purist appearance creates a precise silhouette that works both under a Sacket and over a shirt. Worn as a clean middle layer under a Suiddy or as a standalone piece – the vest remains architecturally calm and gives structure to any outfit.

The distinctive zip, also used on our Sackets and Suiddys, runs exactly along the front. It forms a visual axis and combines technical function with minimalist aesthetics. Reduced. Modern. Consistency in metal.

Side adjusters, each with two tagua nut buttons, allow subtle adjustment of the width. This natural material – also known as vegetable ivory – stands for sustainability and fine craftsmanship. Even in the dark, every detail is deliberately placed.

The fine merino loden made from 100% merino wool is woven in Germany’s oldest cloth mill, with more than 350 years of experience, and finished exclusively for Ben Weide. The traditional fulling process gives the fabric structure, softness and durability. Naturally temperature-regulating, breathable and machine washable – modern luxury can be functional.

Inside, the lining made from recycled PET bottles and viscose ensures comfortable wear. The signature red decorative piping on the left side sets a precise contrast – a quiet, confident signature on the inside.

Lava Night is black with depth.

Reduced. Functional. Timeless.

Technical details

Model: The Architect Vest – Lava Night

Limited edition: 31 pieces per colour

Cut: vest with front zip

Outer fabric:

• Loden made from 100% merino wool

• Woven in Germany’s oldest cloth mill

Lining:

• Recycled PET bottles and viscose

Details:

• Red decorative piping on the left

• Adjustable width at the sides with 2 tagua nut buttons each

Care:

• Machine washable at 30 °C

• Wool detergent

• Max. 400 rpm spin

Production:

• Fabric woven in Germany

• Sewn in Europe