Tailors take matters into their own hands in Milan and make jackets galore
In Milan, the suit jacket is back in all its forms: structured and loose, in the shape of a blazer, as part of double breasted suits or tuxedos, or bomber jackets, and much more.
The tracks were filled with armies. Gucci, Emporio Armani, Boss and Ports 1961 were among the many brands to put them in the spotlight, but it was in showrooms and at quieter presentations that the jackets took center stage.
>Amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability and a worsening energy crisis in Europe, the jacket—the ultimate investment piece—seems to be a safe bet. It is elegant, protective, durable and made with sustainable materials such as linen, cotton, light wool and hopsack.
Related GalleriesIt is also versatile and can last for years. The Milanese brand Blazé, which was built on a blazer, offers models for all times of the day, and with names such as Sunrise, Sunset, Sunshine, Weekend and Anywhere. For Spring the brand introduced a style with a cinched and slightly elasticated waist, while for Resort the brand introduced a bomber style.
Blaze RTW Spring 2023 Courtesy of BlazeThe brand sells in stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks online, Moda Operandi and Kirna Zabête. The brand said it plans to expand further into the United States, given the uncertainty in China, which was its biggest market until recently. It also plans to open a standalone store in Milan in 2023.
Boglioli is another brand built on a jacket and in expansion mode. It started decades ago making jackets for other brands, then moved on to producing bespoke clothing under its own banner. This season she presented her first womenswear collection, featuring a range of garment-dyed jackets and trousers in delicious colors including fuchsia, olive and mango.
The brand presented a wide range of styles, from an elegant tuxedo jacket to a short stone - colored peacoat. Boglioli has standalone stores in Europe and the United States and sells at Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom. It is also looking to expand its business in the region.
Like Boglioli, Massimo Alba also drenched his bespoke garments in a rich color palette, with shades of purple, olive, mustard and oxford blue. There was an aubergine linen suit, a lavender double-breasted blazer made from the designer's signature "baby corduroy" fabric and a range of overdyed linen jackets.
In Milan, the suit jacket is back in all its forms: structured and loose, in the shape of a blazer, as part of double breasted suits or tuxedos, or bomber jackets, and much more.
The tracks were filled with armies. Gucci, Emporio Armani, Boss and Ports 1961 were among the many brands to put them in the spotlight, but it was in showrooms and at quieter presentations that the jackets took center stage.
>Amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability and a worsening energy crisis in Europe, the jacket—the ultimate investment piece—seems to be a safe bet. It is elegant, protective, durable and made with sustainable materials such as linen, cotton, light wool and hopsack.
Related GalleriesIt is also versatile and can last for years. The Milanese brand Blazé, which was built on a blazer, offers models for all times of the day, and with names such as Sunrise, Sunset, Sunshine, Weekend and Anywhere. For Spring the brand introduced a style with a cinched and slightly elasticated waist, while for Resort the brand introduced a bomber style.
Blaze RTW Spring 2023 Courtesy of BlazeThe brand sells in stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks online, Moda Operandi and Kirna Zabête. The brand said it plans to expand further into the United States, given the uncertainty in China, which was its biggest market until recently. It also plans to open a standalone store in Milan in 2023.
Boglioli is another brand built on a jacket and in expansion mode. It started decades ago making jackets for other brands, then moved on to producing bespoke clothing under its own banner. This season she presented her first womenswear collection, featuring a range of garment-dyed jackets and trousers in delicious colors including fuchsia, olive and mango.
The brand presented a wide range of styles, from an elegant tuxedo jacket to a short stone - colored peacoat. Boglioli has standalone stores in Europe and the United States and sells at Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom. It is also looking to expand its business in the region.
Like Boglioli, Massimo Alba also drenched his bespoke garments in a rich color palette, with shades of purple, olive, mustard and oxford blue. There was an aubergine linen suit, a lavender double-breasted blazer made from the designer's signature "baby corduroy" fabric and a range of overdyed linen jackets.
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