You're simply the vest

Fiddy rocks the bullet-proof vest with bling adornments (in a possible attempt to dazzle the eyes of would-be shooters?) We're not sure about the headband, though Photograph: Jim Cooper/AP

'Nerdy' Barack Obama. If you look closely you can just about spot his vest - or 'undershirt' as they like to call it in the US of A Photograph: Joe Wrinn/AP

We're not sure if this actually counts as a vest, but hey, it's sleeveless, right? Becks can always be trusted to tap into the current trends Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty

Brad Pitt wearing a vest under his attractive white shirt. Notice Maddox on the left having a sneeze ... how cute! Photograph: Joel Ryan/AP

Bruce Springsteen proves he was cool before his time with skinny jeans and a wifebeater Photograph: Henry Diltz/Corbis

The Mr Nasty of rock (he recently urinated on an interviewer's sofa) sports his trademark vest. Normally he wears white but in this picture it's all about colour coordinating with the hat Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

Marlon Brando gets us a little hot under the non-existent collar in his angry vest Photograph: Corbis

Good old Rab C Nesbitt inspired many a fancy dress costume in this minging string number. Apologies for the obvious nipple if you're eating your lunch Photograph: Allstar

This Vivienne Westwood creation is, erm, interesting? Photograph: Pino Farinacci/EPA

Mo Farah sports the vest viewed most often at this year's Olympics. Good job technology has not yet advanced enough for smell-o-vision Photograph: PA

Brad Pitt again, just because we can Photograph: Adam Butler/PA