What kind of brand should be known for making excellent Travel blazers? Should it be a menswear brand with decades of suit construction knowledge and mastery over techniques like draping? Or a performance apparel brand armed with insights and access into the latest technical fabrics?
The truth is, I’ve seen both kinds of clothing companies produce solid takes on the category over the years. What’s strange, though, is how rare it is to see one type of clothing maker learn much from the other side’s approach.
Lululemon’s previous travel blazer – technically the only blazer the company made for men – used to be a perfect example of this bizarre pattern until now.
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The best travel blazers can pass for an ordinary blazer, at least from a distance, while offering at least one, if not several, practical conveniences that come from technical fabrics.
Lululemon’s previous New Venture Blazer had all the versatility and low-maintenance qualities that make travel blazers great on the road. A polyester and elastane blend made it stretchy, wrinkle-resistant, and water-repellant. It was extremely easy to care for, given that it was fully machine washable and could emerge wrinkle-free right out of the dryer.