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3 Ways To Wear a Velvet Blazer

See three outfit ideas for styling a velvet blazer, featuring our newest jacket design, the Deep Cut Blazer, cut from a navy cotton velvet, and lined with a 100% silk floral. Be inspired to style your existing wardrobe instead of buying new, using your life roles and daily activities as a prompt to see less obvious ways to wear your clothing.

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New Fabric, New Jacket

See the jackets upon which we based the design and pattern of the Deep Cut Blazer; made of Harris Tweed, one rust, one purple, both trimmed in black velvet. I also discuss five results we can achieve through alternate fabric choices applied to our timeless jacket designs during the made-to-measure selections process: weather appropriateness, fit for purpose, versatility, style category, and ease of care.

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Handmade, In-House

See the making of our newest jacket style, the Deep Cut Blazer, cut from a deep navy cotton velvet, and lined with a 100% silk floral. Learn how we make everything by hand and in-house at our Calgary, Canada studio and why that sets us apart from many made-to-measure brands where production is outsourced.

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Style Persona: Asteria

Understand the inspirations behind the Deep Cut Blazer. This post discusses my personal inspirations as a fashion designer and also introduces the concept of a style persona and how I use it when designing new jacket styles.

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The Deep Cut Blazer

Introducing our newest jacket style, the Deep Cut Blazer, made from a deep navy cotton velvet, and lined with a 100% silk floral from Liberty. See photos and a full description of what makes this the perfect special occasion jacket.

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