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Blazer Trend Report

Comprehend the Unrelenting Persistence of the Overcoat

— March 29, 2012 — Fashion
The tailored business look is highly sought-after by both women and men. Crisp overcoats are quick chic pieces, adding a dash of sophistication to the simplest of outfits. Perfect for a day at work or a night on the town, the design has become a classic go-to, continuously available at the turn of each season. The Blazer Trend Report has aggregated this styles top picks, compiling 136 inventive cuts and 23 PRO Trends.

Fashion labels have managed to consistently rework the authentic blazer. Although a more masculine look, the jacket has been made of floral and neon fabrics, frequently embossed with jewels and colorful baubles. Pop-up boutiques and vintage shops have also brought items like the classic Yves Saint Laurent 'Le Smoking Suit' to the fore, relaunching an iconic slice of three-piece history. The relevancy of this look to designers and stylists is inescapable, furthering the professional significance of the Blazer Trend Report.
Trend Themes
1. Tailored Business Look - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative materials and design elements to create unique and modern versions of the tailored business look.
2. Reinventing the Blazer - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional fabrics, embellishments, and patterns to transform the traditional blazer into a statement-making fashion piece.
3. Pop-up Boutiques and Vintage Shops - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and online platforms to enhance the shopping experience at pop-up boutiques and vintage shops, creating a seamless blend of offline and online retail.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Labels - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize sustainability practices and ethical manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious fashion labels.
2. Designers and Stylists - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage artificial intelligence and data analytics to personalize and optimize the blazer design process, tailoring it to individual preferences and body types.
3. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop augmented reality technology and virtual try-on systems to provide customers with a virtual shopping experience, increasing engagement and reducing returns.
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