Do sweaters dream of becoming blazers?

[skyvue]

I don't usually go for the more outre designs of contemporary menswear designers, but these blazers that have the look of classic sweaters from designer Junya Watanabe are sort of appealing. I don't think I'd wear one, but I kind of like the idea.

More examples here.

 

[Cliffnopus]

The first model must be planning on visiting a flooded area.

Cliff

 

[BoDiddly]

The first model must be planning on visiting a flooded area.

Cliff

The ill-fitting, too small, riding up the leg or sleeve look is very prevalent with Brooks Brothers models. I've often looked at the photos and wondered if it was intentional, or if Brooks Brothers fashionistas were trying to sell ill-fitting clothes. Although the pants I suppose I could forgive (though not as much as the above picture) the jacket sleeve which awkwardly stop 4 inches before the wrist just looks goofy. (I pick on BB, though photos of the gangly models with ill-fitting clothes runs throughout mens wear.)

 

[MB5]

I am liking those sweater blazers as well, but I can't imagine when I would wear it besides a costumed event. "When a sweater is too casual and a blazer too formal...The Sweazer."

...though photos of the gangly models with ill-fitting clothes runs throughout mens wear.)

At least they are accurately representing their clothes on the runway. That is how most clothes fit me if I try on something that fits my chest and has long sleeves.

 

[flat-top]

This guy has a pretty cool look going on with the haircut and mustache.

 

[carldelo]

This guy has a pretty cool look going on with the haircut and mustache.

Isn't that Conan?

I almost picked up this cardigan-blazer from Paul Frederick, but the camel color doesn't suit me:

 

[Feraud]

Call me crazy but I'd wear this one if it were a touch longer in the body.
I think it's the collar that makes it work for me.

 

[The Good]

The first one looks kind of like a cardigan, but the second sport coat looking one doesn't look good in my opinion. I'd rather purchase A) an actual blazer, or B) a real sweater. These hybrids look a bit too tacky.

 

[Derek WC]

This guy has a pretty cool look going on with the haircut and mustache.

You said it, doesn't look like the usual she man model.

I really don't know what to think of them. I would wear the first one if it was a gift, but wouldn't buy it.

 

[CharlieB]

The first one looks kind of like a cardigan, but the second sport coat looking one doesn't look good in my opinion. I'd rather purchase A) an actual blazer, or B) a real sweater. These hybrids look a bit too tacky.

I agree. To me, they look more like sweaters that are trying to be blazers, not the other way round.

 

[Fletch]

They are electric sheep dreaming of androids. lol

 

[bumphrey hogart]

I like the idea,I love big shawl collared cardigans and the idea of having one that was a little more structured and could be worn as a jacket appeals to me. I'm afraid it would have to be a little more conservative colour and design wise though,but I think I kind of get where the designer was going, a big,comfy 'jardigan' over a polo/turtle neck,mmm?

 

[redtag]

I am a big fan of sweaters and what you shared to us are quite pleasing to the eyes. I would buy one for myself but of different color. I guess. Nonetheless, the idea is actually admirable.

 

[Edward]

I'd wear the first one round the house, like a smoking jacket. Some of the others put me in mind of Pendletons, and might work well with a casual rockabilly look.

 

[Dav]

My mother just looked over my shoulder while I was reading this thread and said "Why is that man wearing a ladies cardigan". I agree with her. Not for me.

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