Icône
Dense Crepe Shoulder Pads Crossover Vest
4.5/5 (2)
CA$79.00CAD
In Stock
This sleeveless crossover vest from Icône by Simons is made from thick, stretch crepe composed of polyester from recycled plastic bottles, with a thin satiny lining. It features a crossover V neck, built-in shoulder pads, a hidden side zip closure, and a pointed hem, with overlapping front panels and squared shoulders for a structured silhouette. Designed in Canada, this vest is intended for use as a top or layering piece in professional or formal settings.
- Material
- polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Vests
Color
BlackOff White
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Thick crepe crossover vest with built-in shoulder pads, hidden side zip, and pointed hem, made from recycled polyester.
Crossover V-neck, built-in shoulder pads, hidden side zip closure, pointed hem, thin satiny lining.
- Material
- polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Vests
Additional Attributes
- thick and stretch crepe
- polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- thin satiny lining
- crossover V neck
- built-in shoulder pads
- hidden side zip closure
- pointed hem
Product Insights
The Dense Crepe Shoulder Pads Crossover Vest by Icône is an architectural standalone piece built from recycled polyester crepe that matches virgin polyester in texture, weight, and durability while cutting CO2 by 32% and energy use by 59%. It costs $79 CAD, the same as conventional alternatives, and includes a hidden side zip and satiny lining for quality under $100. The Canadian-fit block ensures good shoulder fit, though broader shoulders should size up; the dense crepe locks pads in place for a crisp V-shape. Its core promise is a structured, design-first vest with a crossover neck and pointed hem that serves as a blazer substitute for office wear. The main tradeoff is its limited layering compatibility: designed only for thin tops and turtlenecks—not blazers or bulky knits—and requiring dry cleaning, which complicates pairing with items needing frequent washing.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Canadian-fit block provides good shoulder fit; broader shoulders should size up.
- Fabric performance
- Stretch crepe provides comfortable movement and durable shape retention.
- Fit
- Best as standalone; layerable over thin tops only, not blazers.
- Construction quality
- Hidden side zip and full satiny lining signal quality construction.
- Shoulder pad structure
- Dense crepe fabric locks shoulder pads in place, creating a crisp, V-shaped silhouette.
- Stretch recovery
- Fabric stretches for movement and recovers to hold its tailored shape through a workday.
- Underlayer compatibility
- Designed for thin tops and turtlenecks; not for blazers or bulky knits.
- Care
- Vest requires dry cleaning, limiting layering with items needing frequent washing.
- Interior finishing
- Hidden side zip and satiny lining are quality details requiring dry cleaning.
- Material
- Recycled polyester crepe from mechanical recycling matches virgin strength, has body and stretch, and cuts CO2 by 32%.
- Use case
- Designed as a standalone piece with structured build, shoulder pads, and pointed hem.
- Design philosophy
- Standalone vest: crossover neck, pointed hem, and structured shoulders directly express Icône's architectural design philosophy.
- Sustainability
- Shell made from recycled polyester bottles; production uses 59% less energy and 32% less CO2 than virgin polyester.
- Environmental savings
- Recycled polyester from bottles; 59% less energy, 32% less CO2; Canadian fit reduces returns.
- Fabric quality
- Recycled crepe matches virgin polyester in texture, weight, and durability.
- Pricing
- At $79 CAD, this recycled polyester vest costs the same as conventional alternatives.
- Build quality
- Hidden side zip and satiny lining at under $100 signal quality construction.
- Office pairing
- Functions as a blazer substitute for office wear; pairs with pencil skirts and high-waist trousers.
- Design aesthetic
- Architectural crossover neckline and pointed hem; design-first standalone piece.
- Design positioning
- Crossover neckline and pointed hem give architectural design competing with higher-priced contemporary brands.
- Fabric durability
- The mechanically recycled polyester crepe resists pilling, stretching, and sagging at the same level as virgin polyester.
Product record
- Title
- Dense Crepe Shoulder Pads Crossover Vest
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What to know about the Icône brand
- Icône pieces are developed in Canada, which typically means fit blocks are calibrated for North American bodies; for a structured vest with fixed shoulder pads, this reduces the likelihood of shoulder width or armhole placement feeling off compared to proportioning done abroad for different markets.
- The dense crepe's characteristic crinkled hand and recovery memory give the vest enough body to hold the pointed hem and built-in shoulder pads in place through a workday — characteristics borrowed from blazer-weight fabrics rather than the thin polyesters used in casual vest competitors, so it reads as structured office layering, not a jersey shell.
- Within the Simons private-label portfolio, Icône occupies the contemporary tier above Twik (youthful, trend-driven) and Le 31 (core basics), competing with Contemporaine in sophistication but leaning further into architectural silhouettes — the crossover neckline and pointed hem are direct expressions of that design-first approach.
- The entire crepe shell is made from recycled plastic bottles, integrating post-consumer materials into a permanent mainline offering rather than a one-off capsule — putting sustainability into the garment without the typical eco-collection premium, a hallmark of Icône's commitment to accessible responsible materials.
- A hidden side zip and full satiny lining are interior finishing details that often disappear in vests under $100 to cut costs; their presence here signals that Icône treats the inside of the garment as seriously as the silhouette — a quality marker experienced shoppers use to separate solid construction from fast-fashion shortcuts.
The sustainability and feel of recycled polyester
- Recycled polyester fibers are engineered to match the round cross-section and smooth hand of virgin polyester, so the dense stretch crepe retains the dry, crisp texture and weight that give the vest its sharp, padded structure — sustainable sourcing does not compromise the intended esthetic.
- Recycled polyester production uses approximately 59% less energy and emits about 32% less CO₂ compared to virgin polyester manufacturing, giving this vest a significantly lighter carbon footprint from fiber creation to finished textile.
- Because all polyester sheds microplastic fibers in the wash, pairing this vest with a Guppyfriend bag or washing on a cold, gentle cycle captures a majority of loose fibers, letting eco-conscious buyers manage the primary environmental trade-off of synthetic fabrics.
- Standard mechanical recycling melts and re-extrudes PET without degrading the polymer, yielding a fiber with tensile strength comparable to virgin polyester; for the thick crepe, this means the same resistance to stretching, pilling, and wearing thin as a conventional polyester vest.
- The fabric begins as rPET flake from recycled plastic bottles, diverting waste from landfills and oceans while reducing the need for virgin petroleum — a closed-loop input that directly lowers the garment's environmental impact at the raw-materials stage.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Sleeveless black crossover vest with a deep V neckline composed of overlapping front panels, visible structured shoulder shape, and a slightly angled overlapping hem; fabric appears matte and crepe-like.
- Crossover front panelsFront of the vest formed by two wide overlapping panels creating a deep V neckline with the left panel crossing over the right.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high) - Sleeveless constructionArmholes are sleeveless with a straight cut from shoulder to underarm; bare arms of the model are visible.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.58 (high) - Shoulder shapeShoulders are slightly structured and squared giving a defined shoulder line rather than a dropped or soft shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.14 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (medium) - Angled overlapping hemLower front hem shows an angled overlap where the front panels extend past each other, creating a pointed corner at center-left lower front.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Seam linesVisible vertical seam lines run down the front sides shaping the waist area, suggesting fitted panels.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.44 (medium); x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.44 (medium) - Fabric appearanceFabric appears dense and matte with a smooth crepe-like texture and no visible pattern or sheen.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from waist up against a white wall with soft directional lighting from top-left producing a faint shadow to the right; a silver earring is visible and the right side of the image is slightly cropped.
- Background and lightingPlain white wall background with soft directional lighting from the top-left producing a visible shadow of the model on the wall to the right.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 1.00 (high) - Model framingImage is a waist-up portrait crop of a model wearing the vest; the right side of the model is close to the crop edge causing partial cropping of the right arm and hair.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Accessory visibleSingle polished silver hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
matte black· vest front panels#16151A- Crossover front panelsFront of the vest formed by two wide overlapping panels creating a deep V neckline with the left panel crossing over the right.
- 02
Product
Black sleeveless crossover vest worn over a matching high-waist pencil skirt with a front slit; model is wearing the set centered in the frame.
- Sleeveless crossover vestStructured sleeveless vest with a deep V crossover front, broad squared shoulder area and a short asymmetric peplum-like hem overlapping the skirt front.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Vest seams and shapingVisible vertical seam lines at the vest front creating fitted shaping toward the waist.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (medium) - High-waist pencil skirtLong, straight pencil skirt continuing from the vest hem with a smooth front and a narrow silhouette that extends to mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - Front slitVertical front slit on the skirt located slightly right-of-center on the wearer that reveals the model's lower leg.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.65 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high) - Material appearanceFabric appears smooth with a dense, slightly matte crepe-like finish and minimal visible texture under studio lighting.
- Visible footwearPointed-toe black leather or leather-like slingback heels with a thin ankle strap, shown on the model.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.86 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light background with soft shadows; three-quarter frontal pose, even lighting and slight shadow to the right.
- Model poseModel stands facing slightly toward camera with hands positioned behind her back and legs crossed at the ankles.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.90 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light grey to white studio background with a soft diffuse shadow cast to the model's right side.
- Image framingFull-body vertical framing centered on the model with even margins on left and right and slightly more space above the head.
Colors
deep black· vest#1B1A1Ddeep black· skirt#1E1D22- Sleeveless crossover vestStructured sleeveless vest with a deep V crossover front, broad squared shoulder area and a short asymmetric peplum-like hem overlapping the skirt front.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless cropped black vest on a model showing structured, slightly padded shoulders, vertical side seams, and a straight hem that sits above the waistline.
- Overall shapeSleeveless, cropped back panel with a straight horizontal hem that ends above the model's waist; back is slightly fitted with vertical shaping seams near the sides.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.17 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - Shoulder constructionShoulders appear squared and slightly structured or padded, creating a defined shoulder line that extends to the arm openings.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.17 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Seam detailsVisible vertical seams run from the armholes down toward the hem on both sides of the back panel, suggesting external seam lines for shaping.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.48 (high) - Hem overlapBack hem shows a slight layered or overlapped effect where the vest back panel sits slightly above underlying garment, creating a small visible gap at the lower back center.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric appearanceFabric appears matte with a fine textured surface consistent with dense crepe; no visible pattern or sheen.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model wearing the vest against a plain light background with a hard shadow at left; model's hair and earring visible.
- Shot compositionStudio image cropped to show model from upper back to hips, centered with ample white background space on the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and shadowPlain light gray or off-white background with a distinct soft-edged shadow cast by the model toward the left side of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high) - Model hair and earringLong dark hair falling down the back and a single visible metallic hoop-style earring on the model's right ear.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
matte black· back panel and shoulders#1B1A1E- Overall shapeSleeveless, cropped back panel with a straight horizontal hem that ends above the model's waist; back is slightly fitted with vertical shaping seams near the sides.
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Customer Reviews
2 total4.5
2 reviews · out of 5
Magnifique
★★★★★Isabelle M.
Look impeccable!
Very stylish
★★★★★Susan W.
I love this look, nice and sleek. Has to order 1 size up because of waist and I had to reposition the the 2 lower tacking do to my short waist or this would pucker. Overall very weather virsitile.
Q&A
4 answered- How does the built-in shoulder pads affect the fit? Should I size up if I have broader shoulders?
- The built-in shoulder pads add structure and definition to the shoulders, which can make the shoulder area appear broader. If you have broader shoulders, we recommend sizing up for a more comfortable fit, especially in the shoulders and chest.
- Can this vest be machine washed or is dry cleaning recommended?
- We recommend dry cleaning this vest due to the thin satiny lining and structured shoulder pads. While the polyester shell is durable, the lining and construction are best preserved with professional care.
- How stretchy is the crepe fabric? Does it have enough give for comfortable movement?
- Yes, the crepe fabric is described as 'stretch crepe,' so it has a good amount of give for comfortable movement. The polyester blend adds flexibility while maintaining the garment's shape.
- Is this vest designed to be worn over blazers or as a standalone piece? What is the intended layering?
- This vest is designed primarily as a standalone piece due to its structured build, built-in shoulder pads, and pointed hem. While it can be layered over thin tops or turtlenecks, it is not intended to be worn over blazers as the shoulder pads may add bulk.