Your Casual Blazer Era Just Started
Blazers with jeans, linen blazers, and general casual blazers for men and women are in the spotlight right now. Here are some of the best.
The forced slowdown of all aspects of life during the pandemic didn’t miss fashion. Of course, production has ramped up again, but when it comes to what’s desirable, slower, more timeless styles are at the fore. One of the clearest examples of this is the boom in casual tailoring. Whether it’s down to quiet luxury or not, casual blazers for women and men have become an essential part of contemporary style.
From the clinically clean looks worn by Cate Blanchett in Tàr to distorted proportions from the likes of VETEMENTS, there are many different ways to approach casual blazers. Wearing a blazer with jeans is an easy way to tone down your ensemble while coupling a jacket with big tailored pants or shorts; likewise, playing with fabrics—like opting for linen blazers—can go a long way to ease the formality.
Model wears The Row blazer.
The Row is an obvious place to shop for casual blazers. Effortless, ethereal tailoring comes naturally to the label; pieces like the Cowal Blazer, with its clean shawl lapel and plunging, single-breast build, epitomize it.
Model wears Maison Margiela blazer.
Women’s casual blazers often rely on slightly oversized fits for their character. This iteration from Maison Margiela is an example of perfect oversized nonchalance. It retains a structural square shoulder without looking dramatically enlarged.
Model wears Jacquemus blazer.
The draw of southern France is an ever-present force in Jacquemus collections. With a cropped silhouette, cinch closure, and rolled hem, the Le Chouchou ‘La Veste Croissant’ blazer balances warm-weather sexiness with refinement.
Model wears CAMILLA AND MARC blazer.
Most casual blazers are single-breasted, but CAMILLA AND MARC puts forward a strong case for exploring the world of double-breasted blazers. The tight tailoring around the shoulders gives this blazer a sharp silhouette, which means coupling it with less formal pieces is a good idea. Try wearing this blazer with jeans, shorts, or even sweatpants for a more relaxed look.
Model wears BEC + BRIDGE blazer.
The pinstripe has long been a way to bring a touch of personality to formal, tailored jackets. Here, it’s aided by features like diagonal pinstripe panels, subtle oversizing, and raw hems throughout for a subverted finish.
Model wears LEMAIRE blazer.
LEMAIRE takes a typically refreshing view of a classic with this double-breasted casual blazer. With dropped shoulders and just one set of buttons, the piece falls with grace. Two patch pockets to the waist even hint at workwear inspirations.
Model wears Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY blazer.
High buttons make for a short lapel, and an oversized fit across the shoulders helps deformalize this piece. There’s no missing the fact that it’s the bold blue-and-red tartan print that really adds punch to this Charles Jeffery LOVERBOY wool blazer.
Model wears UMA WANG blazer.
Cut from a linen-wool blend, this UMA WANG blazer finds its casual nature in its details. Namely, the asymmetric lapel, which features a double-layered effect on one side. Adjustable tabs across the small of the back allow for a customized fit.
Model wears Thom Browne blazer.
Few contemporary tailors have carved such a recognizable niche as Thom Browne. Even without the signature stripes, this off-white blazer stands out among the New York designer’s pieces. It could be the tricolor tab at the nape or it could be the sharp silhouette and premium cotton build.
Model wears Barena blazer.
Venice-based brand Barena treads the line between workwear and heritage Italian luxury like no other. This faded corduroy double-breasted blazer epitomizes that with a beaten finish and features like large, workwear-inspired patch pockets to the waist.
- Date: June 18, 2023
