layered sweater

Experienced travelers know what an asset a warm vest can be during unpredictable weather. This truffle-colored micro-suede vest easily repels mist and rain while the sherpa fleece lining keeps you warm and insulated. It's also great for exploring cities, when you'll be in and out of cafés and museums all day long. By pairing it with sweaters and base layers, you can replace a bulky winter coat and leave more room in your suitcase. One front zip chest pocket and two slash pockets provide ample room to stash a wallet, a passport, or even a guidebook, and still leave room to warm your hands.

Experienced travelers know what an asset a warm vest can be during unpredictable weather. This truffle brown micro-suede vest easily repels mist and rain while the sherpa fleece lining keeps you warm and insulated. It's also great for exploring cities, when you'll be in and out of cafés and museums all day long. By pairing it with sweaters and base layers, you can replace a bulky winter coat and leave more room in your suitcase. One front zip chest pocket and two slash pockets provide ample room to stash a wallet, a passport, or even a guidebook, and still leave room to warm your hands.

Artisan Ana Fernandez of Peru designs this 100% alpaca wool knit poncho with red and multicolor stripes that artfully swirl around the body. Light and warm and finished with fringe, this poncho makes an excellent layering piece. About her work, the artisan says, "For me, designing is a fusion of ideas. I blend fashion trends with my own favorite sources of inspiration, which are Victorian textiles and our Peruvian culture. I love designing apparel of alpaca wool and cotton because this really makes a contribution to society. It lets me give jobs to local people, especially women who want to get ahead and move to central Peru seeking a better future.”