The Marlow is cut from Italian wool flannel, with a soft shoulder and a relaxed line, in black or camel. It is our best-selling blazer, and the studio team wears it far beyond the office. It is the piece we reach for most, and the one we hear about most from customers. Here are five ways we put it together, from Monday to Sunday.
For work
One: with the Ottilie wide-leg trouser and the Clemence silk blouse, so the soft blazer sits against something fluid. The flannel and the silk hold their own shapes without competing, and the whole look stays quiet enough for a long day of meetings. Tuck the blouse in and the line runs clean from shoulder to floor, which is the simplest way to look pulled together in a hurry.
Two: over the Sorrel roll neck with the Beatrix skirt, a warmer combination for a cold meeting room. The fine merino sits flat under the blazer, so nothing bunches at the shoulder, and the A-line skirt keeps the line clean below the waist. Choose the camel here and the whole outfit warms up; choose the black and it sharpens.
For the weekend
Three: with the Cass straight-leg jean and the Hart poplin shirt, sleeves pushed up, for a Saturday in town. The blazer dresses the denim without making it formal, which is the whole point of a soft, unforced shoulder. Leave the shirt untucked and the blazer open, and the same piece feels entirely off duty.
Four: over the Elsie cashmere jumper, sleeves pushed up again, when the weather turns. Cashmere and wool flannel sit well together in the same palette, and the jumper softens the line of the blazer so it reads as a layer rather than a jacket. It is a good combination for a walk to the market or a long lunch that runs into the afternoon.
For the evening
Five: over the shoulders of the Iris silk slip dress, with the sleeves left loose and the front open. The blazer reads as a light wrap rather than a jacket, which is exactly what a summer evening or a late dinner calls for. If you are unsure of your size, book a fitting at the studio or at the Manchester shop, and we will pin the sleeve and the length while you are with us. A blazer that fits at the shoulder and the sleeve is worth more than any label.
