One sure way to pull your look together? A fabulous blazer. The best ones are ultra-fitted, with nice long sleeves. Try something adventurous, like an adorned, asymmetrical or multi-zippered jacket. Below, the go-to designers . . . Best Blazers:
Christian Lacroix
Comme de Garçon
Dolce & Gabbana
Givenchy (top right)
Hedi Slimane -- model Eugenia Silva’s fave!
Hervé Leger (black ruffled, below)
L.A.M.B. by Gwen StefaniLa Rok
Libertine
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jil Sander (small photo )
Proenza Schouler
Requiem
Richard Tyler
Smythe
Wunderkind
Wyeth
Ya-Ya
Yves Saint Laurent
The best thing about blazers is that, if they are well-constructed, they are timeless: a gorgeous Chanel bouclé will last you a lifetime! Moreover, blazers are virtually seasonless. A lightweight wool jacket can be worn all-year round!
The choices are limitless this Spring and Fall. Just look for the PERFECT fit and PLEASE spend the few extra dollars to have a choice piece tailored, if need be. Many stores (such as Nordstrom and J. Crew, for example) will tailor full-price items for free!
The general consensus is that the construction of a blazer is in direct proportion to its retail price. But this is not always the case. I have found several surprisingly well-made little toppers at Forever 21, of all places! So keep an open mind . . .
Photographs courtesy style.com and nymag.com.
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