Houndstooth blazer, a chic alternative to the black jacket

T.essuti winter: there is something for all tastes. Among the most chic, despite the name, the pied de Poule: obtained through the use of yarns in black and white or in contrasting colors, literally forming a characteristic design that recalls the paw of a… hen.

The look with the houndstooth blazer according to Ralph Lauren FW22 / 23 (Photo: Imaxtree).

The most popular on the Autumn-Winter 2022/2023 blazers spotted on the catwalk; in fact, according to the fashion shows, it’s time to replace it with the classic black jacket.

Where we have seen it

Bouclé, tweed, tartan and, indeed, pied-de-poule. In the shortlist of candidate materials to invade the wardrobe of winter jackets, the latter is certainly among the most classic and timeless: thanks to the pattern with micro proportions and mostly neutral tones. If the rigor of the iconic motif is established, the designers play with the cuts of the blazer to make it certainly appealing even today: how Ralph Laurenwhich for the cold season focuses on a two-button jacket with a maxi collar, long to cover the hips and with a slightly oversized fit, in wool.

The houndstooth blazer worn by Bella Hadid for Ralph Lauren FW22 / 23 (Photo: Imaxtree).

The model is called Prestonis distinguished by leather buttons and inspired by one of the American designer’s personal pieces – reasons that have contributed to making it the protagonist of the Fall-Winter 2022/2023 fashion show, worn by Bella Hadid.

How to match the houndstooth blazer in Autumn-Winter 2022/2023

The maxi pockets make it casual: jacket prerogative of royalty and noble heads, the houndstooth blazer of the season does not lose that look Old Money that distinguishes it, but takes on new guises that make it suitable not only for formal outfits, but also for more urban day looksas demonstrated by the exit from the catwalk.

What to wear under the jacket: 5 looks to copy

First and foremost, it is the perfect replacement for the black blazer as a daily jacket: thanks to the chic pattern, it is ideal for standing out with ensembles layering simple – the white shirt on the black turtleneck, for example, safe harbor.

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The rest of the look, to be copied in its entirety: a couple of wide black pants by order, the maxi handbag and the two-tone loafers that reflect the shades of the blazer and give an exquisite retro taste. To be noted when you never know how to dress to face the dancing climate of October and November or dust off in view of the holidays, for a chic outfit under the tree. Hen to whom?

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