The Designer's Note: Blazers
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A uniform for midnight freedom
“The blazer is my absolute go-to piece. I wear it day and night, whether it’s a classic navy or a bold pink, striped or houndstooth, simply thrown over a denim shirt or a white T-shirt.
The double-breasted blazer is the direct descendant of military uniforms (which I collect myself) and, more specifically, the short jackets worn in the 19th-century English Navy. Its name comes from an English frigate, the HMS Blazer. Its captain dressed his crew in navy-blue double-breasted jackets with brass buttons to impress Queen Victoria during an 1837 inspection. The sovereign was quite taken with the design, and it was soon adopted across other ships. The golden buttons were originally used to display specific emblems. The classic navy blazer features six golden buttons, a standard we have strictly upheld.
Military rigor is all well and good — but we like it even more when a blazer jacket sneaks out after dark. By day, it’s the perfect antidote to the dreary suit jacket: you are impeccably dressed for business, with that subtle twist that instantly sets you apart. When evening rolls around, there’s no need to change. The blazer keeps up with your late nights , guaranteeing you'll be the sharpest guy in the room, with the ultimate luxury of looking like you haven't tried at all.
Our exclusive pattern required nearly a year of development to achieve the perfect cut and drape. We opted for a traditional canvas construction and generous lengths, paying particular attention to the shoulders. Chic is obviously in the details: custom-made golden buttons, and a hand-sewn Milanese buttonhole on the left lapel that quietly signs the piece. As for the fabrics, the collection comes in English wools, exceptional cashmeres, pastel gabardines, textured tweeds, summer seersuckers, and textured velvets."
