“My mum threw away a lot of her best ’70s clothes, and it’s still a sensitive subject for me. However, she did hold on to a very swish grey leather blazer which I’ve loved wearing over the years. It’s incredibly neat and form-fitting, though, and doesn’t really fit me anymore (at least, not with anything bulkier than a silk shirt underneath). That silhouette feels like it’s loosened up a lot over the past few seasons, so I was interested to try out a new variation on a classic item: a leather blazer that’s a little boxier in shape and in an equally unusual colour.
“There are lots of black leather jackets out there (this Arket one, is particularly, popular), but with spring incoming, I’m all about upping the joy through colour. A leather blazer can look good over a printed dress, a slip skirt, tailored trousers, jeans… You name it. There are many faux/vegan options out there, but for longevity and since I’m safe in the knowledge that this is a piece I’ve returned to year after year, I’d consider investing in a more premium, real-leather version like these from Bouguessa or Verheyen.”
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