The Blazer in Fashion

I wanted to explore what the Blazer was being show as today, on the catwalks, and how designers have interacted or interpreted it themselves. Do they look at it in an nostalgic view or do they like the uniformity of the piece? Do they enhance certain elements; like the shoulders, pockets, etc?

To the picture on my left is an outfit by Celine, which features a blazer with a pleated skirt. This would imply formality and a look into the power-dressing of the 80s, because of the over exaggeration of the shoulders and the size of the garment. It has this contrast of masculinity and femininity, due to the pleated skirt and how it flows with the harsh constructive look of the blazer.

To the picture on the right, this short sleeved, PVC blazer is by Acne Studios. Its gives a different perception of what a blazer could be, as it still has classic elements like the collar and single-breasted fastening. The idea of the collection was to be "Thrift Store on Acid" bringing back nostalgic looks of the 70s, with use of colour and material use. Also giving an oversized look brought the ideology to life. This style doesn't bring the formal concept a blazer has gained, and makes it more playful and nightlife wear.

To the picture on the left is ultimately like a blazer dress, from Joseph. It's a midi length, double-breasted with 4 buttons as the fastening. The side pockets are at the hips and the shoulders are slightly broader emphasising the feminine shape. The concept behind the collection was about uniformity and playing with proportions and volumes to create new silhouettes.

To the picture on the right is a blazer by Issey Miyake. Seemingly different to the other blazers, it is oversized on the body but not around the shoulders and arms and has a bigger collar around the neck. Its still double-breasted but made from a cotton woven in Sashiko, a Japanese Technique, which evoked the look of tweed but is much lighter. It seems that possibly this piece doesn't have shoulder seams making the curved (almost 'batwing') effect under the arm.