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Blazer impact
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The most versatile component of a man's wardrobe is the blazer, which can give new life to other garments and make a difference to the overall impact.
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YOU DO not need many of them and each has its special role to play. They may be for business meetings, a visit to your in laws or for informal cocktails.
The blazer is the most versatile component of a masculine wardrobe. The blazer effortlessly multiplies the top-bottom combinations thereby giving new life to other garments and vastly increasing the overall stock.
The name is derived from a 19th Century warship-HMS Blazer, whose commander (on the eve of Queen Victoria's coronation) ordered his crew into navy jackets with brass buttons. The classic navy blue, double-breasted blazer with six metal buttons has undergone transformation to be in tune with `trends' for today's times.
Though navy blue is the most traditional, this season has black topping the colour charts followed by camel and moss green. The classic double-breasted blazer can even be worn to the office, though it is an ideal Friday phenomenon. It is the one indispensable item to travel with, both for formal and informal business, and for social situations as well.
Panelling is in; with the T-panel in both the front and back being the most loved. Panelling also indicates the front being broken into two with the horizontal style line coming midway at the lower lapel level. The classic horizontal flap pockets are undergoing transformation with the same mock version being aligned vertically. Also, single lip welts are being incorporated at the chest level.
The classic collars are being overshadowed by crisp versions of shirt collars, convertible collars or mandarins. Collarless ideas with blunt `U' and `V' at the neck area are also in. With a dark shirt or black crewneck, this blazer can even take you through a night at a disco or club.
Blazers can create a number of options lending you that `ever wanted' feeling of being different. You can bring in your individuality, your own style.
Team your blazer with striped and solid shirts; solid knit ties, patterned geo-floral ties, khakis, twills, jeans, loafers and pumps.
Flannel, wool serge and cashmere- the blazer fabrics have been supplemented with a lot more textile types this season.
Worsted lines, heavyItalian crepe, sand-washed twills and drills form a part of this season's story.
This season, the power of the blazer is in the fit and not in its trims. The tradition of wearing brass buttons has been blown away by the wet winds. Instead, high quality synthetic buttons are seen. Some of the design houses continue to affix heraldic crests, as they are the hallmark recognition of their brand.
A blazer can look crisp and tailored when teemed with a white shirt or played down with jeans and a T-shirt. It dresses you for work or leisure or for almost anything in between. A must have for the well-bred man... get a good one for styled structure and warmth.
ANUPREET BHALLA
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