Blazers: a New Definition of Power
The evolution of the power jacket
The blazer is back, but not as we knew it. While oversized silhouettes dominated in recent years, the focus is now shifting towards more balance: strength and sophistication, structure and femininity. Today's blazer accentuates, shapes, and empowers. It's no longer a layer that completes your outfit, but its very foundation.
It’s all about: strong shoulders, a defined waist, and details that speak without shouting. The modern blazer is a statement piece not through volume, but through precision.
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Femininity with structure
Fashion is moving towards more conscious choices: less, but better. In this movement, the focus on tailoring fits perfectly. After years of loose-fitting styles, there is a need for clothing that once again follows the body: subtly, but purposefully.
The blazer plays a leading role in this. With a belt that accentuates the waist, a double-breasted closure that exudes power, or a refined collar that adds a touch of nostalgia. It's power dressing, but softer. Less aloof, more personal.
Today's trends
From oversized to sculpted
What stands out is the diversity within a single silhouette. The blazer no longer has a fixed form, but adapts to style and moment:
Belted blazers instantly shape the body and create an elegant, feminine line
Tailored fits bring back sharpness: slimmer, cleaner, more precise
Double-breasted models remain a symbol of strength and timeless class
Cropped blazers play with proportion and add a modern twist
Utility and cargo influences bring a functional, effortless character to the silhouette: often with large pockets, sturdy fabrics, and a more casual attitude
At the same time, the boyfriend blazer remains a classic. Looser, longer, and casual, but now often styled more deliberately, for example with a belt or combined with more refined items. The contrast makes the look more interesting.
The preppy college style is also still visible in street fashion. Think double-breasted blazers, subtle shoulder structure, and details such as an upright collar or classic lapels. It gives the blazer a timeless, college look: neat, but never stiff.
How to wear the blazer now
Styling as a key
The power of the blazer lies in its versatility. They effortlessly transition between casual and formal, day and night.
Combine an oversized or boyfriend style with straight jeans and loafers for a relaxed look, or opt for a monochrome set with tailored trousers for a chic co-ord power look. A belted blazer can even be worn as a dress: minimalist, yet powerful!
For evenings, a flowing, well-cut blazer works surprisingly well: draped loosely over the shoulders, combined with heeled sandals or a tough boot.
Our selection
Blazers and jackets with character
In Marjon Snieders' collection, this development is clearly reflected. Each brand offers its own interpretation of the blazer:
IRO plays with tailored fits and strong shoulders → pure power dressing, often styled with bermuda shorts and capri leggings.
Ganni translates the belted blazer into a tough, utility look.
Golden Goose offers the classic, double-breasted blazer with a clear nod to preppy style.
Nine in the Morning showcases the power of the boyfriend blazer → relaxed, yet stylish.
Sage & Ivy proves how powerful a cropped silhouette can be.
Róhe combines tailoring with versatility → wearable with a funnel neck for that subtle college look.
In addition, we also see a shift towards jackets and blousons with blazer influences:
Isabel Marant translates the blazer into utility and cargo styles with a relaxed attitude.
Max Mara plays with cropped forms and functional details.
ARMA brings luxury through leather: from collarless jackets to funnel neck and cropped models.
The blazer is perhaps the most versatile item in a wardrobe. Not trend-sensitive, but trend-setting. What changes is the interpretation: from oversized to fitted, but always in balance with nonchalance and classic influences.
Perhaps that's why the blazer never truly disappears; it adapts without losing its essence. And that is precisely where its timeless appeal lies.
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