Loro Piana Vests & Gilets: Buyer's FAQ

How can I tell a Loro Piana vest is authentic? We authenticate every vest and gilet in-house, and the tells are in the details counterfeiters get wrong. We read the factory label — a genuine one carries a Lotto (lot), Matricola (serial) and Colore code, with the "LORO PIANA S.p.A." header printed crisply, never bleeding into the fabric. We confirm that zips and press-studs are engraved "Loro Piana", look for the signature finishing — suede piping, cashmere- or velvet-lined pockets — and feel the cloth itself: real Loro Piana cashmere and baby cashmere have a distinct loft and spring, never a flat or crunchy synthetic hand. On recent pieces we verify the Aura Blockchain / NFC certificate, the strongest guarantee there is. Because genuine labels vary by year and region, we never rely on a single marker — if a vest doesn't pass every checkpoint, we don't list it.

What are Loro Piana vests made of? Most Loro Piana gilets are cashmere, baby cashmere or goose down; outerwear styles use the house's water-repellent Storm System, while others are suede or reversible. Every listing states the exact composition and our condition grade.

How should a Loro Piana gilet fit? Loro Piana follows Italian sizing and cuts close to the body — a gilet is made to layer over a shirt or fine knit, not over a jacket. Check the measurements we publish on each piece rather than the label size alone.

Is a pre-owned Loro Piana vest worth it? Yes. The build lasts for years, so a pre-owned gilet at a fraction of retail is sound value, and every pre-owned piece is graded transparently (Unworn with tags, Unworn, Excellent, Very Good). And every piece is authenticated — if one is ever proven inauthentic, we refund it in full — with a 14-day return policy, so you can buy with confidence.

How to Buy Loro Piana Vests & Gilets

From the pieces we inspect, a few things separate a great buy from an average one: on cashmere, check for pilling or felting at the underarm and hem; on down and suede gilets, that the zip and press-studs run cleanly and the suede stays supple, not dry. We grade each of these before a vest is listed, new or pre-owned.

Wear a Loro Piana gilet over a shirt or fine-gauge knit, or under a coat for a weightless extra layer in transitional weather; let it carry the outfit and keep everything else simple.

Follow the care label and store flat or on a broad hanger depending on the material. Every vest at Sanpetuna — new and pre-owned — is authenticated by hand and backed by a 14-day return policy; if a piece is ever proven inauthentic, we refund it in full.

Loro Piana Vests & Gilets — New & Pre-Owned, Authenticated

Discover Loro Piana vests at Sanpetuna, new and pre-owned. Founded in 1924, Loro Piana is celebrated for the world's finest natural fibres — cashmere, baby cashmere and vicuña — and uncompromising Italian craftsmanship. Our curated collection brings together cashmere gilets, down vests and suede styles, each authenticated by hand by the Sanpetuna team.

Every piece is the real thing: we verify the label, hardware, finishing and fibre before listing, and grade each pre-owned vest transparently so you know exactly what you're buying. If an item is ever proven inauthentic, we refund it in full, and a 14-day return policy means buying Loro Piana pre-owned carries no more risk than buying new.

Choosing Loro Piana vests, new or pre-owned, is a considered, sustainable way to build a refined wardrobe — luxury moving from ownership to circulation. Browse the full selection below, or get notified when new pieces arrive.