
Vivienne Westwood
Monday Peplum Waist Vest
This sleeveless Vivienne Westwood vest is a fitted, button-front top with a peplum waist, shaped neckline and pointed hem, worn as a standalone layering piece or under jackets. It is made in Italy from 100% organic cotton poplin in black, with a single row of round brown buttons down the centre front and a small multicoloured embroidered orb logo on the right peplum. The design is drawn from the label's 1997 Viva la Bagatelle spring-summer archive and inverts the traditional V-shaped corset fit at the waist.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton poplin
- Gender
- female
- Style
- heritage, vintage, edgy, experimental, tailored, peplum, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Vivienne Westwood archive-inspired organic cotton poplin vest with a square neckline, front buttons, and a fitted peplum waist.
Square neckline, front button placket, fitted peplum waist, pointed hem, embroidered logo, 100% organic cotton poplin, made in Italy, corset-inspired inverted V-shaped construction.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton poplin
- Style
- heritage, vintage, edgy, experimental, tailored, peplum, modern
- Occasion
- party, formal, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% organic cotton poplin fabrication
- square neckline
- front button placket
- fitted peplum waist
- pointed hemline
- embroidered logo at front
- made in Italy
- archive-inspired design from the 1997 Viva la Bagatelle spring-summer collection
- corset-inspired inverted V-shaped construction
- bold modern silhouette
- Vivienne Westwood heritage piece
- luxurious poplin finish
- sleeveless vest silhouette
Product Insights
Runs true to size; take your normal size rather than sizing up for the peplum waist Long-line peplum with pleated side panels and a pointed front hem, falling around the high hip to hip Crisp, non-stretch poplin holds the peplum flare away from the body Machine washable but wash separately, do not bleach; dry cleaning is also permitted Made in Italy and archive-inspired at 695 CAD, with the same price across all sizes
Verified claims
- Product title
- Monday Peplum Waist Vest
- Design provenance
- Drawn from the Vivienne Westwood archive and 1997's Viva la Bagatelle collection, with corset codes inverted into a modern silhouette
- Material
- 100% organic cotton poplin, lightweight and structural
- Lining & opacity
- Lined, and the black poplin is opaque enough to wear alone
- Fit & sizing
- Runs true to size; take your normal size rather than sizing up for the peplum waist
- Size range
- Even Italian sizes 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44
- Colourway
- Black only across all five variants
- Closure
- Functional front button placket is the only closure; no back zipper
- Neckline & shoulders
- Sleeveless with wide shoulder straps and a square-to-sweetheart neckline
- Peplum & hem
- Long-line peplum with pleated side panels and a pointed front hem, falling around the high hip to hip
- Back construction
- Wide square back neckline, fitted waist seam and a slightly asymmetric peplum panel
- Hardware & logo
- Round brown buttons down the front and a small multicolored embroidered orb on the right peplum
- Fabric behaviour
- Crisp, non-stretch poplin holds the peplum flare away from the body
- Comfort
- Smooth cotton poplin is gentle on skin, breathable and moisture-absorbent
- Movement
- Non-stretch tailored fit can feel snug when sitting, and overhead reaches may pull at the shoulders
- Care – washing
- Machine washable but wash separately, do not bleach; dry cleaning is also permitted
- Care – drying & ironing
- Do not tumble dry; iron inside out or with a cloth, protect metal accessories, and avoid direct sun or heat
- Maintenance
- Poplin can feel stiff when new and wrinkles readily, softening with laundering
- Styling
- Best balanced with wide-leg tailored trousers, straight-leg jeans or an A-line/full skirt; avoid a pencil skirt
- Flare placement
- Peplum works best when the waist seam sits at the narrowest point and the hem ends above or well below the widest hip
- Corset comparison
- Creates a waist by contrast rather than compression, so it is more forgiving and comfortable than a true corset
- Value & provenance
- Made in Italy and archive-inspired at 695 CAD, with the same price across all sizes
Product record
- Title
- Monday Peplum Waist Vest
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Price
- 695 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesUses
Layering the Monday Peplum Waist Vest into a styled outfit
This peplum waist vest works as a statement layer over a simple base. In the product's model shot, it is worn with a skirt and tall slouched black boots, showing how it can anchor a dressed-up look. The fitted peplum silhouette draws attention to the waist when layered over tops or dresses.[3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Monday Peplum Waist Vest: Choose this if you want a bold, modern corset-inspired vest drawn from the label's 1997 archives, reworking the traditional V-shaped fit into a fitted bodice with a short flared peplum, sweetheart-style neckline, and button front. Choose it for a sleeveless black layer in 100% organic cotton poplin with a lightweight yet structural feel, interior lining, pleated side panels, and a small embroidered orb logo, made in Italy. It fits true to size per the brand (sizes 36 to 44), though its close fit shows some creasing around the lower back in photos, and it needs careful washing, no tumble drying, and strict temperature instructions.[1,2,4,5] | Gexy Puff-Sleeve Striped Shirt: Choose this if you want a sculptural, volume-driven shirt with pronounced puff sleeves, ruffled elastic cuffs, and a modern cropped cut in light blue and white vertical stripes. It is made of soft stretch poplin in a 72% cotton, 23% polyamide, 5% elastane blend, with a hidden full-length button placket, pointed collar, waist darts, and a small embroidered logo at the chest, and the listed blouse measures about 21 inches (53.5 cm) at the front hem and 18.5 inches (47 cm) at the shorter back. Note that it is described as a close fit cinched at the waist, and sizing follows the Italy column in the size conversion table.[6,7,8] | Hebo T-Shirt: Choose this if you want Vivienne Westwood's signature Hebo top in a fitted, single-sleeve take on the classic T-shirt, blending asymmetric and draped details with a slash-inspired neckline and twisted fabric at the back. This white version is 100% organic cotton jersey with a soft finish, short capped sleeves, a multicolor embroidered orb on the left chest, and a straight waist-level hem, offered in small, medium, and large. Note that one wearer says the plain jersey fabrication has little stretch compared with other fabrications, and sizing up to true size but wanting a tight, waist-flattering fit is a personal preference rather than a guaranteed result.[9,10,11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Sleeveless black peplum-style vest with a deep sweetheart neckline, central button closure, and a small multicolored embroidered logo on the right peplum.
- SilhouetteSleeveless fitted bodice with a peplum flare at the waist and a pronounced V-shaped sweetheart neckline.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Shoulder strapsWide shoulder straps that extend from the neckline to the upper arm, forming a squared-off sleeveline.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Front button closureSingle vertical row of round brown buttons running down the center front of the vest.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.58 (high) - Peplum constructionAsymmetric pleated peplum panels with pointed front hem segments creating layered flaps.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Embroidered logo motifSmall multicolored embroidered orb-like logo placed on the right peplum panel near the waist seam.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.56 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte black woven fabric with minimal visible texture and crisp folded seams at panels and pleats.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the vest worn by a model against a plain light background; visible model arms, necklace pendant, and lower skirt are present.
- Model pose and cropThree-quarter torso crop of a model with hands placed behind the back, showing upper chest to mid-thigh; head partially visible and turned to the left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Necklace accessorySilver chain necklace with a pendant is visible on the model but is not part of the vest.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.05 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a light neutral backdrop creating minimal shadows and uniform illumination.
Colors
black· main fabric#0D0D0Ewarm brown· buttons#2A2A2Cgold· embroidered logo - goldturquoise· embroidered logo - turquoise- SilhouetteSleeveless fitted bodice with a peplum flare at the waist and a pronounced V-shaped sweetheart neckline.
- 02

Product
Sleeveless black peplum waist vest with a shaped V-style neckline, a central row of round brown buttons, and a short flared peplum at the waist; smooth matte fabric visible on a model.
- SilhouetteSleeveless fitted bodice with a shaped V-style neckline that creates square-ish shoulder straps and a defined waist leading into a short peplum flare.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.34 (high) - Front closureSingle vertical row of round buttons down the center front; buttons appear brown with a subtle sheen.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.16 · w 0.14 · h 0.26 (high) - Peplum detailShort peplum skirt attached at the waist that flares outward with visible seam at the waistline and soft folds in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.30 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a low-sheen matte finish visible across the bodice and peplum.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.34 (high) - Decorative emblemSmall circular multicolored emblem or stitched detail on the right-side peplum area (viewer left), containing at least red and blue colors.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.33 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Model shot on a plain white background showing the vest worn with a skirt and tall slouched black boots; even studio lighting with soft shadowing beneath the model.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio photograph cropped with the model centered and facing forward; image shows from head to boots with background space above and below.
- Background and lightingUniform white background with diffuse, even lighting and soft shadows on the floor below the model.
- Additional garments and propsModel is wearing a black skirt with a front thigh slit and tall black slouched boots; these items appear in the image but are not described as the product itself here.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.54 (high) - Model poseModel stands with legs together and hands gently clasped near the lower abdomen, slightly turning shoulders toward the camera.
Colors
deep black· fabric (bodice and peplum)#0E0D0Ewarm brown· buttons (center front)#252429red and blue accents· small emblem on peplum- SilhouetteSleeveless fitted bodice with a shaped V-style neckline that creates square-ish shoulder straps and a defined waist leading into a short peplum flare.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a sleeveless black woven top with a wide square back neckline, fitted waist seam and a short peplum panel that extends slightly on the left side; the lower black skirt or attached lower garment is visible below the peplum.
- Back necklineWide, nearly horizontal square back neckline that sits close to the upper back and extends to the shoulder seams.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.58 · h 0.14 (high) - Shoulder strapsModerately wide shoulder straps that continue from the neckline and leave the arms exposed; straps have a slight roll at the outer edge on the left shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeveless arm openingsClean sleeveless arm openings with no visible trim; the fabric edge follows the natural curve of the shoulder and arm.
2 regions
x 0.65 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Fitted bodice and waist seamSmooth, fitted bodice that tapers to a defined horizontal waist seam; minor fabric creasing around the lower back indicates a close fit.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.24 (high) - Peplum panelShort peplum panel attached at the waist seam that projects slightly at the left side creating a small asymmetric flare; the panel has a straight hem.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (medium) - Lower garment panelBlack lower skirt or lower section of the garment visible beneath the peplum with a slightly curved hem at the bottom edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.68 · h 0.44 (high) - Fabric finishUniform smooth woven fabric with a matte finish and no visible printed pattern or texture.
- Side seam detailVertical seam line visible at the left side below the arm that aligns with the garment side; seam is pressed flat and not topstitched.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-view portrait crop showing a model from upper head to mid-thigh against a neutral gradient background; soft even lighting with light shadowing on the model's left side.
- Viewing angle and framingRear-quarter view showing the model turned slightly to the right so the left side of the back is more visible; image is cropped near mid-thigh and just above the head.
- Background and lightingNeutral light-to-dark vertical gradient background with even soft lighting and minimal harsh shadows; subtle shadow falls to the left of the subject.
- Model styling visibleModel's long blond hair falls over the left shoulder; small hoop earrings and a delicate chain necklace are visible at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the garment with no visible compression artifacts or motion blur.
Colors
matte black· bodice and peplum#0E0E0Ematte black· lower skirt panel#0D0D0E- Back necklineWide, nearly horizontal square back neckline that sits close to the upper back and extends to the shoulder seams.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
Monday Vest
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4642306 | Monday Peplum Waist Vest - Black - 36 | CA$695.00 | Yes |
| 4642307 | Monday Peplum Waist Vest - Black - 38 | CA$695.00 | Yes |
| 4642308 | Monday Peplum Waist Vest - Black - 40 | CA$695.00 | Yes |
| 4642309 | Monday Peplum Waist Vest - Black - 42 | CA$695.00 | Yes |
| 4642310 | Monday Peplum Waist Vest - Black - 44 | CA$695.00 | Yes |