The best men's blazers for a suave sartorial upgrade

• Fabrication: Wool
• Sizes: 44-58
• Colours: Beige

Looking to add a double-breasted blazer to your tailored collection? This one by Burberry is your most fashionable bet. Made in Italy from pure pinstriped wool, its beige body boasts a half-canvas construction, for a lightly structured shape, and features one of the grandest sets of peak lapels that we’ve seen to date. A perfect option to incorporate into some layering, we suggest basing it with a pair of straight-cut jeans and heeled leather boots for enduring appeal.

• Fabrication: Recycled polyester blend
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Grey

Ever the masterful source of affordable minimalism, Uniqlo has got you covered (quite literally) for a simple and effective blazer to last here. Clad in a muted grey shade and assembled from a recycled polyester blend, this single-breasted style is designed to provide maximum comfort through its stylishly rounded shape, from the shoulders to the sleeves. Paired with a wide, pleated trousers (also supplied by the brand), you'll be serving serious elegance without breaking the bank.

• Fabrication: Wool-tweed
• Sizes: 46-54
• Colours: Green

With the autumn/winter season in full swing, now is the time to inject some tweed into your wardrobe – and this blazer by Sid Mashburn is a brilliant way to do it. Sourced from Scotland and blended with wool, this single-breasted design is fused with a sophisticated herringbone motif and is tailored with a three-layer construction to mould perfectly to your body over time. In short, you’re looking at a piece which will boost your style game for the long run: therefore a top sartorial investment.

• Fabrication: Leather
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Black

If you want to serve a more alternative stance through your blazer of choice, a less conventional texture is the way to do it, which is where this AllSaints blazer comes in. Reflecting the brand’s mastery of artistically-inclined clothing, it’s assembled from a vegetable-tanned leather that's washed for a natural, worn-in look and tailored to a straight silhouette. This creates an effortlessly cool appearance upon wear, enhanced by finishing touches like the notch lapels and front pockets. Just excellent.

• Fabrication: Twill
• Sizes: S-L
• Colours: Black

A black blazer lends itself to every occasion, therefore making it a failsafe addition to your wardrobe. Beginning with a base of a traditional single-breasted silhouette, Simone Rocha updates the classic with the addition of an embellished logo at the right side of the chest (a decadent reference to the Victorian era). Composed from a quality twill texture and sitting with a well-structured profile, you won't find a better buy to see you through the imminent party season.

• Fabrication: Polyester blend
• Sizes: 38-54
• Colours: Black, grey, navy, blue (+2 more)

Who said blazers need to be expensive? If you’re on the lookout for a no-nonsense suit jacket to add to your wardrobe, good ol’ Marks & Spencer has just the thing. Painted in a simple yet striking black, it’s available in three different fits and plenty of lengths and sizes, so you can find one that’s absolutely perfect for you. Pair this with some cheap formal shoes and you’re good to go.

• Fabrication: Corduroy
• Sizes: 44-62
• Colours: Beige

With Autumn in full swing, now is the time to inject some corduroy into your style game – and this blazer by Fursac is the perfect way to do so. Crafted from a chunky beige take on the texture, it’s cut to a slim and flattering fit and is finished with sharp and bold details: from the exaggerated set of notch lapels to the deep patch pockets at the base. Style it with a simple black polo neck and slim-cut trousers to channel the timelessness of the French brand.

• Fabrication: Cotton
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: White

Summer is the perfect time of year to bring some more playfulness to your style game, and this blazer by Reiss is an instant way to do it. Aligning with the optimism of the season through its soft blue and white seersucker print, its single-breasted structure is made from a lightweight cotton and topped with a fine set of notch lapels. The kind of style to sport along the French Riviera.

• Fabrication: Silk-satin blend
• Sizes: 46-54
• Colours: Navy

Few fabrics serve as much glamour as silk and satin combined, making this latest blazer by Valentino a must for the party season ahead. Made in Italy and clad in a rich navy hue, its double-breasted structure has been shaped to a slightly boxy silhouette for modern appeal, and rises to a set of immaculate peak lapels on top for the most dapper collar. To fully embrace its effect, there’s a pair of trousers to match.

• Fabrication: Organic cotton
• Sizes: 44-54
• Colours: Beige

Ever the experts at simple (yet effective) ingredients for a classic menswear wardrobe, Cos’ latest offering in the blazer department is this unstructured design. Expressing enduring style through its subtle micro-houndstooth motif and a strong sustainable status through its organic cotton construction, it also takes a contemporary tailoring spin through the three-button front closure, which fastens closer to the neck, creating a more Mod-like stance (which, FYI, is a very good thing).

• Fabrication: Linen
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colours: Brown

New Delhi-based brand Kartik Research was created on the idea to produce garments which tell a unique story, and boy, is that the case for this blazer. Made in Karnataka from a mushroom wool texture, its deconstructed frame is brought to life by a beautiful set of beaded floral embroidery along both the lapels and flap pockets. A symbol of traditional Indian craftsmanship, this one is as stylish and authentic as blazers come.

• Fabrication: Linen
• Sizes: 34-44
• Colours: Navy, beige, black, green (+3 more)

Linen blazers — and, as a whole, linen suits — are perhaps the smartest purchase you can make for summer. A perennial style hit, this is a piece that ensures you can stay suave no matter how sticky the weather gets. Percival’s design — which comes in green, grey, beige and black in addition to warm navy — is one of the picks of our season.

• Fabrication: Merino Wool
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Taupe

Paul Smith has always been good at providing updated takes on menswear essentials, and the blazer is no exception. For Spring/Summer 2024, the British designer embraces the most deconstructed option of all for this taupe-shaded piece: a cardigan. Still retaining the stylish impact of a blazer through its notch lapels, two-button fastening and patch pockets, it's the ultimate example of a smart-casual layer to last.

• Fabrication: RWS wool
• Sizes: 44-54
• Colours: Black

Keeping things classic, this Cos black blazer is the master of all smart-casual dress codes thanks to its versatile tailoring and noir colourway. Crafted from pure, responsibly-sourced, wool and structured with notched lapels and chest darts, this simple piece makes a compelling case for simplicity in business casual.

• Fabrication: Corduroy
• Sizes: 36-48
• Colours: Navy

To the ‘gents who favour deconstructed garments, Oliver Spencer is one of the best ports of call for a relaxed (yet still sophisticated) blazer. A signature piece from the British designer’s permanent collection, this navy ‘Solms’ design takes its inspiration from the codes of workwear style: translating to a three-button fastening, a straight hem and front patch pockets. Crafted from a soft corduroy, it’s the perfect piece to see you through the current season.

• Fabrication: Polyester blend
• Sizes: 32-54
• Colours: Blue, stone, brown, green

Donegal: the home of tweed. Though originally hailing from Donegal, the term has come to generally denote a plain weave tweed with uneven slubs or flecks of a contrasting colour. This rich navy blue tweed oozes suave through the addition of lighter white slubs. The jacket is fully lined, which, in combination with the natural insulating wool makes it winter-ready. Put simply, tweed is a classic, and this jacket proves why.

• Fabrication: Wool blend
• Sizes: 48-56
• Colours: Black

We love a sharp, slim fit blazer, especially one which is cued by the '70s. A fine case in point from the current market? This pinstripe style by Tom Ford. Cut to a slimming fit from a soft wool and twill blend, the standout flamboyant feature is its peak lapels, broad and billowing to inject just the right amount of pizazz to the top of your frame. Shaped with perfectly roped shoulders and a shimmering finish to its stripes, it’s nothing short of excellent.

• Fabrication: Leather
• Sizes: S-XL
• Colours: Black

A buzzing young brand on the Paris fashion scene, Enfants Riches Déprimés pulls its influences from the coolest subcultural characters, resulting in pieces which combine alternative silhouettes with premium craftsmanship. In the case of the blazer, this translates to a luxe leather construction: panelled across its boxy frame in reference to vintage Western attire and complete with a high notched collar. It may be an investment, but it’s guaranteed to last a lifetime (and age well in the process).

• Fabrication: Linen
• Sizes: 36-48
• Colours: White

Summer may be drawing to an end, but its core texture – linen – is still a prime wardrobe option as the seasons transition. Enter Ralph Lauren’s latest Purple Label piece. Cut in a single-breasted profile and fully lined to provide an extra bit of warmth (therefore perfect for the changing forecasts), this stark white style fastens with two tonal buttons and subtly nods to preppy dress codes through the large patch pockets at the base. Big yes.

• Fabrication: Viscose
• Sizes: 36-42
• Colours: Navy

Cinching, silhouette-enhancing and modern in its high cut canvas, this new double-breasted blazer by Jacquemus is the tailoring upgrade your wardrobe has been waiting for. Woven from a navy viscose texture, it’s as practical as it is fashionable; detailed with a duo of flap pockets at the front as well as the interior. Layered over wide trousers and based with chunky boots, the contemporary appeal will soar.

• Fabrication: Polyester blend
• Sizes: 34-52
• Colours: Brown

Searching for a stylish blazer on a budget? H&M has got you covered, with a special shoutout going to this latest checked style. Shaped in a single-breasted fastening with a regular fit, it’s fully lined and is detailed with an abundance of pockets: from the welt chest and front flaps to three at the interior. For just £40, it’s an easy – and affordable – win.

• Fabrication: Linen
• Sizes: 38-46
• Colours: Black

First appearing on the Savile Row scene back in 1969, Edward Sexton quickly grew to be the go-to tailor for immaculate suits with flamboyant finishings – a fact which continues to ring true today. As one of the house’s most signature offerings, this heritage linen blazer is shaped to the most razor sharp structure: whether it be through the sleek shoulder lines, narrow waistband or impeccably curved peak lapels. A symbol of serious sartorial flair, it currently has 40 per cent off, so we suggest making the most of its offer.

• Fabrication: Linen
• Sizes: 46-54
• Colours: Tan

Crafted from a rich, tan-hued linen texture, Thom Sweeney's latest offering in the blazer department is a must if your style favours a double-breasted silhouette. Slimming the upper frame through said fastening, its six button structure rises to an immaculate set of pointed peak lapels and features a deep set of patch pockets at the base. Your finishing summer layer never looked so suave.

• Fabrication: Grain de Poudre
• Sizes: 44-54
• Colours: Black

An irrefutable classic, you can hardly go wrong with a good black blazer. Effortlessly tailored for an oversized fit, Acne Studios' latest rendition of the wardrobe essential is made from a Grain de Poudre that's known for its sturdy yet soft qualities, and is framed with contrasting pick-stitching around the edge of its lapels and hem. Instant proof that simplicity pays off.

• Fabrication: Linen
• Sizes: 46-58
• Colours: Beige, pink

If you’re looking for a lightweight blazer to see you through the sweltering days of summer, this design by Italian tailoring house Boglioni is well worth checking out. Assembled from a premium linen fabric, it’s shaped to fall with a deconstructed drape and features a high three-button fastening for off-duty appeal. A fine example of Italian insouciance done right, be sure to take a look at the matching trousers for the full ensemble.

• Fabrication: Wool
• Sizes: 44-56
• Colours: Brown

If you have navy suits and black tailoring up the wazoo, it might be time to try something fresh – yet still classic. Specifically, we’re talking about a tweed texture, which crafts this single-breasted Italian sport coat by Parisian brand Husbands. Featuring a striking ‘glencheck’ across the body, it’s shaped by flattering Roman shoulders, broad notch lapels and horn buttons for the fastening. Just stunning

• Fabrication: Linen
• Sizes: 46-56
• Colours: Blue

Looking to spend some of your summer in Italy? You’ll be in need of some Italian tailoring if so, and this is where Brunello Cucinelli comes in. Famed for his luxury deconstructed suiting, the designer’s latest collection includes this excellent light blue blazer: assembled from an ultra breathable linen, partially lined for light comfort and fronted with wide notch lapels. It’s more of an investment piece, but well worth it, as it’s guaranteed to see you through decades to come.

• Fabrication: Corduroy
• Sizes: 34-48
• Colours: Olive

Call us menswear nerds, but there is something quite thrilling about a richly-hued corduroy blazer. Enter this single-breasted tan style from Drake’s. Crafted from a cotton-corduroy blend, it will score you top sartorial points thanks to its immaculate slim fit structure, broad notch lapels and outer patch pockets. Thanks to its mid-wale texture, it also promises to improve its patina with age and wear, making it one to last for the long run. As perfect with sweaters as it is dress shirts.