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Why A Blazer Is The Ultimate Trans-Seasonal Staple

With a variety of cuts and colors to choose from, this season’s blazers offer endless versatility all year round

Words Colleen RossFashion editor Viktorija Tomasevic
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Styled with a scarf or layered over lace, the blazer always looks chic

When it comes to wardrobe mileage, few garments can go the same distance as a blazer. Not just a companion to tailored pants, it is one of the most versatile items in our closets. From dawn till dusk, winter to spring, a blazer looks the part wherever you’re headed, whether it’s a wedding, a work meeting or a weekend brunch.

Indeed, this closet ally is the fail-safe sartorial option when it comes to dressing for a shift in seasons, with designers offering enduring styles in a variety of colors, textures and silhouettes – from double-breasted and boxy to sharp and form-fitting. Highlights from our NET SUSTAIN edit include Nour Hammour’s asymmetric brushed-suede blazer that has a true ’90s feel, and Maria McManus’s exquisite double-breasted style – the detachable satin scarf can either be worn draped across the front or along the back. For something extra special, look to Tove’s ‘Merl’ jacket. It’s tailored in a fitted shape with buttons that hit just above the waist and comes in a show-stopping shade of red. Wear it with the matching pants and heels to complete a look that’s sure to turn heads at your next event.

  • TOVE
    Merl woven jacket
    €550.00
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    34
    36 - low stock
    38 - out of stock
    40
    42 - out of stock
  • TOTEME
    Woven jacket
    €476.00
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    32
    34 - out of stock
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    40 - out of stock
  • NOUR HAMMOUR
    Double-breasted paneled asymmetric brushed-suede blazer
    €780.00
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    34 - out of stock
    36
    38
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    44 - out of stock
  • MARIA MCMANUS
    Scarf-detailed double-breasted wool-blend blazer
    €710.00
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    0 - out of stock
    2 - out of stock
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    6 - out of stock

Looking for something tonal and timeless? Khaite and The Row both offer classic yet contemporary blazers in black and tan that will work effortlessly with all your on-repeat staples; slip them on with wide-leg tailored pants to create a look that’s boardroom- and bar-worthy. The beauty of a blazer is that it looks good in almost all fabrics – but a leather blazer is particularly cool. Polo Ralph Lauren’s version has a vintage feel and looks great styled with a cream turtleneck and jeans.

  • KHAITE
    Sabel double-breasted satin-trimmed crepe blazer
    €2,480.00
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    0
    2 - low stock
    4 - out of stock
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    8 - out of stock
  • POLO RALPH LAUREN
    Glossed-leather blazer
    €777.00
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    6 - out of stock
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    12 - out of stock
  • RÓHE
    Double-breasted wool and mohair-blend blazer
    €665.00
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    34 - out of stock
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    40 - out of stock
    42 - out of stock
    44 - out of stock
  • THE ROW
    Valerina cashmere blazer
    €5,510.00
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    0 - out of stock
    2 - out of stock
    4 - out of stock

If you’re drawn to elegant, retro silhouettes, you’ll love Altuzarra’s ‘Hoffman’ wool-twill blazer – the exaggerated shoulders and slightly nipped-in waist are exceptionally flattering. Pair it with pleated pants and square-toe flats for a modern take. Elsewhere, Stouls’ butter-yellow leather jacket looks chic styled with pretty much anything – channel Hailey Bieber by wearing yours buttoned up over a lace camisole and flared pants.

  • ALTUZARRA
    Hoffman wool-twill blazer
    €898.00
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    34 - low stock
    36
    38 - low stock
    40 - out of stock
    42 - out of stock
    44
  • STOULS
    Giorgio leather jacket
    €1,434.00
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    x small
    small - out of stock
    medium - out of stock
    large - out of stock
  • SAINT LAURENT
    Double-breasted velour blazer
    €3,400.00
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    34 - out of stock
    36 - low stock
    38
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    42
  • BALENCIAGA
    Hourglass houndstooth double-breasted wool blazer
    €2,900.00
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    34
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    40

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