School Uniforms? Sportswear? Glamorous Boating Blazer
If Swing was the golden age of bouncing, the Boating Blazer was the equivalent of a hoodie.
The name may have originated from the Cambridge University Lady Margaret rowing team, whose big red uniforms were often described as 'blazing'.
An article in the London News Journal, dated August 22, 1889, defines a blazer as a red facecloth rowing jacket, and that is its sole meaning when seen at Cambridge. However, it appears that Blazer has become a generic term for stylish lightweight jackets worn for various activities such as cricket, tennis, rowing, or seaside vacations.
Men's clothing often combines practicality with aesthetics.
Sportswear is a significant influence on modern dress, originating from a practical need (the scene) and evolving from an emotional need (social recognition and intergenerational identity). It has gradually transformed the fundamental system of everyday dress with its unique form and design language.
Similar to contemporary sportswear, the bold colour scheme and metal buttons engraved with the team logo are intended to enable spectators to identify the team they support at a glance.
In addition to the bold stripes, American, Japanese, and Korean clothing brands commonly use color blocking on the front placket and feature the team logo on the breast pocket.
The original rowing blazer was typically made of thicker wool, such as single-ply facecloth, and had higher fastenings to protect against wind chill during early mornings. To facilitate movement, the preference was for a completely soft, unstructured, de-emphasized waistline and a close-fitting silhouette. Practical or decorative elements, such as short lengths and wide arched pins, were borrowed from the workwear of the day.
The days of using single-layer facecloths are gone. Nowadays, a more practical and lightweight cotton + wool blend configuration weighing 400g+ is used to ensure a high cotton content. The overall effect is no less than pure wool, and it offers better breathability and ease of wear.
This type of clothing can be challenging to wear on a daily basis. However, some designs with bold stripes and colour schemes can be a good addition to your wardrobe in the summer and autumn. This complements the trend of modern urban life that increasingly values the connection with nature. Avoid adding new content to the text.
As a non-standard business, suit customization values craftsmanship over speed, resulting in longer cycles and slower returns. In a world with endless opportunities and choices, it may not offer the highest input-output ratio as a career choice.
However, in recent years, many young people have either studied abroad or returned from their studies to revive and develop this ancient craft in their own unique way. Through communication and integration with the local supply chain or masters, they have been able to make a real impact. Although craftsmanship has been a topic of discussion for many years, it is worth paying attention to the innovative work of these young people.
