HISTORY OF THE BLAZER

For almost a year, La Jaquette has been offering unique blazers that are up to date. But do you know where the blazer comes from? Its origins? La Jaquette tells you everything today.

The blazer, created in 1885 by the Englishman John Redfern, was at first a man's garment, which was democratized as time went by and then entered the women's wardrobe in the 19th century.
The changes in society go hand in hand with the wearing of the blazer, which became a daytime garment in the same way as the dress. Women have a rhythm of life more intense, more active and therefore wear more comfortable clothes. Corsets disappeared and gave way to the suit. The jacket is at this time longer, it goes down on the hips.

The tailor during the^1st world war

It is loved for its comfort and practicality, so it will be democratized. The suit is composed of a jacket and a skirt. This association produces an elegant silhouette that appeals to women at the time.

Nevertheless, the First World War will take over this desire for a suit. We will prefer the skirt / coat which will be much easier to wear and more comfortable for women mobilized in factories during the conflict.

The Roaring Twenties

The suit, sign of liberation and revolution, worn by young girls who want new silhouettes in opposition to the corseted silhouettes of their mothers.

The rise of the automobile, the boyish silhouette, we see the suit as a claim of equality in a patriarchal environment. For cause, the trouser suits in summer 1939 with wide and masculine cuts, which will make scandal, worn by Hollywood stars.

New Look by Dior / Chanel

During World War^II, women borrowed the clothes of their husbands who had gone to war. A knee-length skirt, a sober jacket; a practical and chic silhouette.

With Dior, we are after the war, in 1947, in opposition to the practical chic. We love the straight shoulders, the rounded bust; a silhouette of the woman who becomes a housewife again. We no longer seek the practical but the aesthetic with an ultra feminine silhouette and corseted waist.

Chanel opposes Dior in its idea of the suit, with an elegant suit, for an active but well-to-do woman, and remains in the idea of practical but chic.

A symbol of revolution

From the 60s, the suit evolves. Courrèges with its dynamic silhouette, Yves Saint Laurent with the tuxedo. The suit becomes a sign of power, but feminine power. 

 Women's Empowerment

The 80s emphasize the empowerment of women. We notice oversized shoulder pads that give a powerful look. The woman is imposed as a working girl, ambitious and elegant.

The tailor today

Symbol of glamour, elegance, it exists with multiple universes. The suit is integrated into our time, and still evokes the link between the female and male wardrobe.

At LA JAQUETTE

We offer blazers for all styles and tastes. We have a wide selection of colors so that everyone can find THEIR jacket.