We’re in the dogs days of summer and getting dressed for work or any semi-formal has become a dreaded experience. Since you can’t show up to the office at or wedding in a tank (unless it’s Jersey-shore approved), we’ve found a blazer in trusty, but, under-utilized fabric that might spark your interest. I’m talking about the plaid hemp blazer from Italian suit brand Lanieri.
Cafe Business
Custom Plaid Lana Hemp Blazer & Pants – c/o Lanieri | Dark Tan Stanhope Monk Strap Shoes – Cobble & Hyde | Watch – Timex | Pocket Squares – Drakes | Knit Tie – Hook+Albert
Hemp Blazer Quick Review
For those readers that are new to Men’s Style Pro, this blazer from Lanieri is my second piece from the brand. Two years ago, I had a dark olive green custom-made that had a few fit issues. Luckily, second time’s a charm and both pieces in this feature fit perfectly (blazer & pants).
In my original feature, the suit jacket chest was too wide and the rise in the pants dropped lower than expected. Since those issues were fixed in these new pieces, I was able to focus on the detailing of the hemp blazer.
Here’s What I Love
- Hemp – it’s the fabric that keeps on giving. The open-weave texture is highly breathable, making it a go-to during the summer months
- Sturdy – as opposed to linen, this blazer holds form like a true wool piece. Composition-wise, it’s 75% Hemp & 25% Wool (so it makes some sense)
- Weight – from a wearers perspective, this jacket is much lighter than a traditional worsted wool jacket, but, heavier to a pure linen piece. The kicker is it’s completely unlined with a breathable open weave hopsack construction
- Color & Pattern – it’s bold, but, still subdued enough wear to the office.
The Switch Up
Custom Plaid Lana Hemp Blazer – c/o Lanieri | Eyewear – Warby Parker | White Jeans – Levi’s | Gold Cuff – Degs & Sal | Shirt – Hockerty
Learning toward a traditional menswear vibe, the above look is what a menswear enthusiast would gravitate toward because monochromatic blue is standard. However; with any blazer the need for versatility is key — and the second look provides some inspiration on how to transition it to a weekend/summer party look.
- The top half of this look is exactly the same as the fully “suited” version above
- Grounded in white denim – as a personal style staple, I often use white denim to amp up a somewhat basic look. In this instance, the white jeans are actually used to ground the busy patterned jacket
- Texture from Chest To Toe – this look is a bit more casual (jeans, no tie), so adding snuff brown suede loafers brings more texture that complements the blazer
Lanieri gifted this blazer & pants for the feature, however; all opinions and styling are that of Men’s Style Pro.
Photography: Austin Horton at @sight.beyond.sound
