The hourglass blazer that slims the waist will be the must-have of the coming seasons
What will the Blazer look like in 2024? It is a garment that has often shown a certain tendency to ignore trends and forego creative boldness in favor of timeless aesthetic solutions. And yet one of his latest interpretations – seen on the catwalk and promptly taken up in street style – makes us want to leave our comfort zone. We're talking about the hourglass blazer, a silhouette that has the distinct advantage of slimming the waist and emphasizing the shoulders and hips. Stylists have suggested several variations. While the hourglass blazer shown at Alexander McQueen's Fall-Winter 2023/2024 fashion show is simple and graphic, the blazer proposed by Balmain for the same season sets accents for a grand soirée.
Alexander McQueen Fall-Winter 2023-2024
Balmain fall-winter 2023-2024
In the beginning it was Victoria
When we look from the catwalks to the streets of the fashion capitals, we notice that the hourglass blazer has already seduced many a celebrity. Starting with Victoria Beckham, who – unsurprisingly – was a pioneer of the trend and had already adopted it in 2018. More recently, British model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has been spotted at least twice, in both cases in an all-white version: in Milan for the evening in a pantsless look including tonal tights, and in Paris for the day in a top and shorts . Christine Centenera, founder of the wardrobe.NYC brand and editor-in-chief of the Australian edition of Vogue, has also made it one of her wardrobe essentials, often wearing it with leggings and high-heeled shoes, as she did last February for Milan Fashion Week.
How to wear the hourglass blazer
If you are wondering how to wear the hourglass blazer, below are some looks you can take inspiration from. Below you will find our selection to help you make your choice.
Victoria Beckham, London, September 2018.
Neil Mockford
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show, Milan, September 2023.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Paris, August 2023.
Pierre Suu
Christine Centenera, Milan Fashion Week Fall Winter 2023-2024, Milan, February 2023.
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The editors' selection
Below you will find our advice to help you choose the perfect hourglass blazer.
Philosophy of Lorenzo Serafini
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This article was originally published on Vogue France.