The Look: the soft luxury of the velvet blazer is back in style
The Look: the soft luxury of the velvet blazer is back in style
By Gabrielle Johnson | December 20, 2012
By Gabrielle Johnson | 12/20/2012
By Gabrielle Johnson
Possibly the universe’s most enduring and versatile fabric, velvet is back (again) and solving all our wardrobe problems. Vintage blazers abound, but if you’re buying new, these versions are the best in town.
183230 $1,445. <a href="mailto:[email protected] " target="_blank">[email protected] </a>. (Image: Paul Weeks) Jeremy Laing Jeremy Laing https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-1.jpg 460 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-velvet-crush/slide/jan13-velvet-1/ jan13-velvet-1 0 0
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183231 $575. 162 Ossington Ave., 647-348-1827, <a href="http://www.philipsparks.com" target="_blank">philipsparks.com</a>. (Image: Paul Weeks) Philip Sparks Philip Sparks https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-2.jpg 460 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-velvet-crush/slide/jan13-velvet-2/ jan13-velvet-2 0 0
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183232 $3,750. Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333. (Image: Paul Weeks) Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-3.jpg 460 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-velvet-crush/slide/jan13-velvet-3/ jan13-velvet-3 0 0
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183233 $3,995. Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333. (Image: Paul Weeks) Giorgio Armani Giorgio Armani https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-4.jpg 460 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-velvet-crush/slide/jan13-velvet-4/ jan13-velvet-4 0 0
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183234 $185. Multiple locations. (Image: Paul Weeks) Banana Republic Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-5.jpg 460 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-velvet-crush/slide/jan13-velvet-5/ jan13-velvet-5 0 0
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183235 “Velvet is polished. It makes you look like you tried harder than you did.” (Image: Anielika Sykes) Jillian Wood, 26, Owner of accessories company Headmistress Jillian Wood, 26, Owner of accessories company Headmistress https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look1.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-velvet-crush/slide/jan13-velvet-look1/ jan13-velvet-look1 0 0
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183236 “I love this Smythe jacket. I get stopped on the street all the time. It’ll be part of my wardrobe forever.” (Image: Anielika Sykes) Jen Knox, 33, publicist Jen Knox, 33, publicist https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look2.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-velvet-crush/slide/jan13-velvet-look2/ jan13-velvet-look2 0 0
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183237 “Velvet’s awesome: it’s fun and warm. I bought this vintage jacket for $10, and I love how it jazzes up my look.” (Image: Anielika Sykes) Kassandra Forde-Klumb, 25, bartender Kassandra Forde-Klumb, 25, bartender https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look3.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-velvet-crush/slide/jan13-velvet-look3/ jan13-velvet-look3 0 0
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183238 “It reminds me of the equestrian look. It’s fashionable, but also has a country vibe. I got it at an antique market near Bradford.” (Image: Anielika Sykes) Abra Snider, 27, urban farmer Abra Snider, 27, urban farmer https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jan13-velvet-look4.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-velvet-crush/slide/jan13-velvet-look4/ jan13-velvet-look4 0 0
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