Houndstooth knitted blazer
BALENCIAGA's coats and jackets release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $4,900, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · BALENCIAGA
- Category · Coats and Jackets
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Quality Analysis 70/100
This Balenciaga blazer, crafted from a polyester, cotton, and polyamide blend, is designed for an oversized fit with padded, exaggerated shoulders, suggesting a garment where structural integrity is prioritized over stretch. While the brand is known for high fashion, the "weighted, non-stretchy fabric" indicates a stable construction that resists deformation, contributing to its lasting shape.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
This blazer, while featuring a "loose, boxy shape" and being "knitted with a good amount of soft cotton," is ultimately described as "Weighted, non-stretchy fabric" with "Internal shoulder pads," which could detract from overall comfort.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This blazer is made with a blend of conventional polyester and polyamide, which are fossil-fuel synthetics without any mention of recycled content, leading to a lower sustainability score.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Length | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 134 cm | 59 cm | 130 cm | 93 cm | 87 cm | 132 cm |
| 1 | ||||||
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Editors’ Notes: Demna continues to break the mold with dramatic proportions for Balenciaga’s Spring '24 collection. This blazer is designed with exaggerated shoulders that are padded to further enhance the loose, boxy shape. It's knitted with a good amount of soft cotton and features houndstooth checks. Slip it on over a turtleneck, collared shirt or hoodie.
Editors’ Notes: Demna continues to break the mold with dramatic proportions for Balenciaga’s Spring '24 collection. This blazer is designed with exaggerated shoulders that are padded to further enhance the loose, boxy shape. It's knitted with a good amount of soft cotton and features houndstooth checks. Slip it on over a turtleneck, collared shirt or hoodie.
Size & Fit: Balenciaga follows a height-based guide, please refer to below: 0 = 5'1" (155 cm) 1 = 5'3" (160 cm) 2 = 5'5" (165 cm) 3 = 5'7" (170 cm) 4 = 5'11" (180 cm) 5 = 6'0" (185 cm) Fits large to size, take one size smaller than normal Designed for an oversized fit, cut to be worn very loose Internal shoulder pads Weighted, non-stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10", normally wears the designer's size 3 and is wearing the designer's size 2 View size guide
Details & Care: Multicolored polyester, cotton and polyamide-blend Button fastenings through front 49% polyester, 45% cotton, 6% polyamide; lining: 89% polyamide, 11% elastane; lining: 100% cotton Large to size. See Size & Fit notes.
Care: Large to size. See Size & Fit notes.
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