In the reign of Olivier Rousteing, if we could narrow
Balmain’s aesthetic down to one item, it would have to be the blazer. The blueprint that this rendition is cut to – double-breasted, padded shoulders and shawl lapels – is one that has been around since he took his seat (longer, in fact), although its latest incarnation vetoes the figure-hugging silhouette of its predecessors in favour of one cut to a louche oversized profile.
- Balmain wool and cashmere-blend blazer
- 90% wool, 10% cashmere; lining 52% viscose, 48% cotton
- Exposed button fastenings at front
- Peak lapels, double-breasted, padded shoulders, long sleeves, five functioning buttons at cuffs, branded gold-toned buttons, welt pocket at chest, darts at front, two patch pockets at front, single vent at back, fully lined
- Dry clean
- True to size
- Size UK 8: length 29in / 74cm
- Model is 5ft 10in/1.78m and wears a size UK 8
- Heavyweight, non-stretch