Massimo Osti had a particular fondness for life vests, a fondness documented at length in the 2012 published “Ideas by

Massimo Osti.” Over the course of his career Osti amassed a large collection of life vest / jackets and conducted extensive

research to their design and real-world use.

Following on from his research the Boneville team have constructed the Pilot’s Vest, inspired by Osti’s work and our own

research into both military and commercial products. Made from high quality garment dyed parachute silk, the Pilot’s

Vest features oversized chest mounted pockets with side entry, a centre front zip and BNV signature luggage strap to

reinforce the front closure. The garment also includes side waist adjusters to ensure a custom fit and internal wadding to

promote great heat insulation.

The garment dying process means the fabric picks up a wonderful array of highs and lows, giving it a sense of depth that

few other processes can offer. The Pilot’s Vest can be used as either a Kit Liner or Kit Shell.