Item of the week: the double-breasted blazer

What it is:

September means back to school - and back to work - so it’s no surprise that our item of the week is any wardrobe’s autumn staple: the double-breasted blazer. From timeless menswear styles to fashion-forward womenswear and playful kidswear, it’s a tried-and-true item for the season ahead. It appears in an array of colours, cuts and fabrics, so there’s one for every style. Originally part of traditional tailoring, it now comes in endless modern iterations that can easily be dressed up or down. Though it has evolved as a year-round statement, its structured and pared-back style is particularly relevant to autumn days and offers a polished layer for chilly mornings.