Spanish aristocrat Eugenia Martínez de Irujo has demonstrated how to style a summer bohemian vest for autumn by wearing it over a long red knit dress.
The Duchess of Montoro reused the sky blue embroidered vest from her collaboration with French fashion label Antik Batik, proving that warm weather favourites can remain in active wardrobe rotation as temperatures cool.
Her latest styling choice changes the interpretation of a garment previously worn during the summer months. By pairing the light vest with a bright, long-sleeved knit dress, she created a vivid colour contrast that departs from traditional dark autumn palettes.
The featured garment is the Juanita vest by Antik Batik, crafted from sky blue cotton jacquard. The design is decorated with large yellow embroidered flowers, small botanical motifs, and handcrafted details that establish it as the focal piece of the ensemble.
The floral pattern carries personal significance for Eugenia, as the motifs are inspired by her own paintings. The collaboration transfers part of her artistic work onto the textiles of the French fashion brand. The piece reflects her signature approach to fashion, defined by vibrant colour, artisanal craftsmanship, and bohemian design.
Her daughter, Tana Rivera, has also been seen wearing the boho vest design, while other Spanish figures including designer Lourdes Montes recently opted for an Andalusian fashion label when attending an appearance by bullfighter Roca Rey.
Transitional layering techniques
The outfit relies on strategic layering to adapt a summer basic for cooler weather. The long dress features a relaxed silhouette, allowing the structured blue vest to sit on top and introduce embroidery and contrasting color.
Rather than wearing the vest over summer tops, tank tops, or light dresses, placing it over long-sleeved garments allows the item to be worn for several additional weeks during the seasonal transition period.
Styling options for autumn
The look offers practical ideas for daily autumn wardrobe styling. Embroidered bohemian vests can be layered over fine knit dresses, classic shirts, or long-sleeved t-shirts. As the season progresses into colder months, the vest can also be worn over lightweight sweaters.
For more casual outfits, the vest can be paired with jeans and a white shirt, or layered over plain dresses to break up simple base garments with its detailed embroidery and colour.
By adapting the piece for cooler weather, Eugenia has shown how to maximize the collection she created with Antik Batik, keeping key summer staples relevant into the autumn season.
