Angelina Jolie’s Blazer Is The Ultimate Investment Piece
Angelina Jolie was first seen wearing the vintage Chanel jacket from her personal archive while attending a White House state dinner with her son Maddox in April. STEFANI REYNOLDS/Getty Images
Angelina Jolie was mastering the art of “quiet luxury” long before it became a trend, from The Row shirting to Loro Piana knitwearKnitwearGarments made by knitting yarn into stretchy, textured fabric, including sweaters, cardigans, dresses, and accessories. Knitwear offers warmth and comfort with a wide range of stitches and weights, and designersGo to Knitwear Glossary. Another case in point? The vintage Chanel jacket from her own archives that she’s been spotted wearing twice in recent months.
The actor was first photographed wearing the cream double-breasted jacket, featuring a quilted lapel, while attending a White House state dinner with her son Maddox back in April. On that occasion, she paired the blazer with a sweeping ivory gown, also vintage Chanel, along with statement gold jewelryJewelryDecorative adornments worn on the body, from fine pieces in gold, diamonds, and pearls to fashion jewelry made of accessible materials. Jewelry completes an outfit and often holds sentimental orGo to Jewelry Glossary and a matching gold clutch bag.
Proving the versatility of her vintageVintageClothing and accessories from an earlier era, generally at least twenty years old, that reflect the style and craftsmanship of their time. Vintage pieces offer unique character and often superiorGo to Vintage Glossary Chanel jacket, Jolie was seen wearing the slouchy piece again while in Rome this week. This time around, she teamed the piece with a summery white maxi dress, along with a YSL clutch bag and a pair of large shades.
Jolie’s latest repeat-wear exemplifies her sustainable approach to her wardrobe, which she outlined in a British Vogue interview back in 2021. “I invest in quality pieces, and then just wear them to death,” the cover star explained. “Boots, a favorite coat, a favorite purse, I don’t change things often, you know?”
With everyone from the Princess of Wales to Barbie on board with the vintage Chanel trend right now, Jolie’s blazer might just be her best investment yet.
This article was originally published on British Vogue.