The Look: urban polish
Few garments seamlessly reference New York’s industrious architecture quite like the black boyfriend blazer. Polished and robust, this hard-working staple is a backbone of the everyday closet, yet its naturally understated appearance means it doesn’t demand attention. Arguably, the city’s skyline is the same – you have to step back to fully appreciate its magnificence.
No label captures the essence of New York’s quiet determination quite like The Row. The Manhattan-based label, established by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in 2006, has become renowned for its precision-cut pieces that are handcrafted in the city’s Garment District; its tailored blazer is no exception. Cut from a lightweight twill that has a structured fluidity, its double-breasted fastening feels smart, while the loose silhouette makes it ideal for dressed-down days.
For daytime, amp up the monochromatic feel with the label’s high-waisted, wide-legged jeans and Wardrobe.NYC’s crisp white T-shirt. Whether you’re heading to brunch or a gallery, a pair of understated black slides are perfect for pounding the pavements, while The Row’s ‘Half Moon’ bag in an earthy brown will bring a hint of the warmth of fall.
For night-time, usher in that upstate feel by slipping the blazer over a bohemian maxi dress from Les Rêveries – it has a city-ready sensibility with its turtleneck front, but the scooped open back channels the freedom of the rolling country plains. Pair with Staud’s 1990s-inspired shoulder bag to reinforce that urban edge and riding-style boots from cult favorite Khaite. As social calendars fill up for the FW21 season, these are the ones you’ll return to time and time again for those after-dark strolls under New York’s glittering lights.