Buy it now: Blazé Milano
Last week I rediscovered a ten-year-old Helmut Lang blazer in my wardrobe that I don’t think I’ve ever worn because it always felt slightly too big. When I tried it on this time, it fitted perfectly (I just think the sleeves need a tiny alteration) and the structure of the shoulders really makes an incredible difference if you have a tendency to slouch from hunching over your phone. You can see why well-tailored suits are empowering for city workers, they’re almost like a regimental uniform that makes you stand up straight as a pin.
I first wrote about Blazé Milano two years ago and I still think they have captured a niche of classically tailored yet individual-looking investment blazers. Matches Fashion has just unveiled a trunk show of ten exclusive Blazé Milano pieces that you can check out here. The interview trunk show concept is quite cool, with the three Italian founders (equally cool – they met working together at Italian Elle) talking about the idea behind the brand and the inspiration for this capsule line that takes cues from English, French and Italian style. Although I love the 70s dash of the elongated corduroy numbers, I think the tweedy herringbone is the more timeless investment.
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19 January, 2018 @ 2:13 pm
I want them! these blazers are staple pieces
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19 January, 2018 @ 3:07 pm
I saw the Blazé Milano trunk show on MatchesFashion (and the interview) as well. Their jackets are so lovely. And I agree about the corduroy vs the herringbone. Still that corduroy number is calling me:) Bit pricey though.
19 January, 2018 @ 6:02 pm
I love all of them. I do own a few and wear them often. I agree about the herringbone, but wonder if the corduroy – which I also love might be better for Los Angeles? What do you think?
19 January, 2018 @ 6:34 pm
To be honest, I love both! But the tweed is ‘smarter’ to me…
21 January, 2018 @ 10:02 pm
Pricey!
21 January, 2018 @ 11:03 pm
Extremely! That’s why I think the tweed is the better investment buy.
24 January, 2018 @ 2:30 pm
As a followup – I ordered the herringbone tweed and was so disappointed in the quality of the fabric. It feels like a thick, acrylic – more like upholstery fabric. Why don’t they use men’s suiting fabrics – I would think most women would want some drape, etc.
24 January, 2018 @ 4:10 pm
Another follow up. I had a lovely conversation with the Blaze Milano women on IG this morning. It really is my mistake as the herringbone is Harris Tweed, which is a good quality of fabric, but thick and rough by design.
Probably great for a different climate but I live in Los Angeles, so not great for me. I understand their aesthetic decision though now, and feel I did them a disservice in my last comment. They do fit beautifully I would like to add.
25 January, 2018 @ 12:57 am
Oh Kathy, I’m so glad that you discussed it and they had the chance to explain. The Harris Tweed makes sense as it’s very British (which was one of their inspirations I recall), but it also seems quite wintry now I come to think of it. Which obviously we’re in now, but about to go into Spring. I think you obviously need to give it to me. It’s the decent thing to do…
25 January, 2018 @ 1:58 am
Haha – I did return it because even in the depth of an LA winter it’s a bit too heavy for a blazer. But if I’d kept it, it would surely go to you. It was a strange time to release them I think because we are going into Spring, but they are forever pieces.
27 January, 2018 @ 7:14 pm
On my wishlist