AW17 MENSWEAR TREND SPOTLIGHT: DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZERS

Natalie Hanson   |   09-02-2017

The menswear Autumn/Winter ‘17 fashion weeks are now finished and behind us. However, no-one should have to wait to try out some of the best trends spotted at the shows. We’ve picked our top pieces out there right now to help you stay ahead of the curve and start adopting some new season looks straight away.

Image: Paul Smith AW17 RTW

THE DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZER

The double-breasted jacket has come in and out of style over the years. It takes its origins from the 19th century, more casual, ‘reefer’ jacket. However, it was developed to become more formal over time. Through the 1930s and ‘40s it became a solid business-formal look and has been associated with the sartorial looks of Wall Street bankers and American-Italian Gangsters ever since. With the resurgence of the ‘80s on the catwalks, this put the double-breasted jacket back into the spotlight for this season.

At Hermès, the jackets were dark and formal, with velvet used to add texture.

Images: all Hermès

Versace showed a checked grey version and also gave their heavier coats the double-breasted treatment.

Images: all Versace

At Paul Smith, velvet was also used to create an especially luxurious look. Check was also the print of choice, along with a classic brown tweed.

Images: all Paul Smith

Elsewhere, interesting embroidery details were added at Dries van Noten, and proportions were played with, from loose and boxy at Balenciaga to super slim at Lanvin.

Image from left to right: Dries van Noten, Balenciaga, Lanvin

 

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Image from left to right: Dries van Noten, Prada, Paul Smith

The Dries van Noten blazer is a sophisticated choice. It is cut from cotton-twill and has a satin-lining for comfort of layering over shirts and sweaters.

Prada’s take on the style is elegant and luxurious. It is impeccably crafted from Super 120s wool-flannel, renowned for its ultra-soft feel. The jacket is unlined to reveal the excellent standard of construction and the grey colour also makes it a versatile addition to a formal or more casual closet.

Paul Smith’s double breasted blazer is made from a wool-silk blend and adds character with a jacquard check design. The traditional peak labels feature but are not too prominent, for a more subtle look.

by Natalie Hanson