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THE HERO PIECE: THE UTILITY JACKET

At this time of year, one of the best transitional pieces to go for is a utility jacket. Great for pairing with your jeans, leather trousers, or dresses and tights this season, the army-green basic will also work brilliantly over floral frocks and summer whites as it gets warmer. This spring, the utility jacket has been given a feminine makeover thanks to fluted sleeves, pretty embroidery and flattering, cropped shapes, making it both effortless and chic. Here are our top picks.

1

SWINGY JACKET

The Great

HK$3,018.00

A firm favourite with everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Jessica Alba, The Great’s flared back jacket gives the more glam take on the utility trend. Wear this classic piece with everything from leather trousers in winter to jeans in summer, or with dresses and sandals for an easy, chic and effortless look.

SWINGY JACKET

The Great

HK$3,018.00

A firm favourite with everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Jessica Alba, The Great’s flared back jacket gives the more glam take on the utility trend. Wear this classic piece with everything from leather trousers in winter to jeans in summer, or with dresses and sandals for an easy, chic and effortless look.

2

FRILLED SLEEVE JACKET

Zara

HK$499.00

With frill sleeves, subtle embroidery and cropped shape, this jacket ticks both the utility and girly boxes. We’d wear ours over a simple work uniform of cropped tailored trousers and a white blouse.

FRILLED SLEEVE JACKET

Zara

HK$499.00

With frill sleeves, subtle embroidery and cropped shape, this jacket ticks both the utility and girly boxes. We’d wear ours over a simple work uniform of cropped tailored trousers and a white blouse.

3

COTTON TWILL SHIRT

Isabel Marant Etoile

HK$3,250.00

For a more versatile take on the look, go for Isabel Marant’s army-green shirt. Wear it loosely tucked into jeans and mini skirts for a relaxed look.

COTTON TWILL SHIRT

Isabel Marant Etoile

HK$3,250.00

For a more versatile take on the look, go for Isabel Marant’s army-green shirt. Wear it loosely tucked into jeans and mini skirts for a relaxed look.

4

CROPPED ARMY JACKET

Mango

HK$499.00

The fluted back of this cropped jacket keeps it feminine, whilst its dark army green gives it a bit of edge.

CROPPED ARMY JACKET

Mango

HK$499.00

The fluted back of this cropped jacket keeps it feminine, whilst its dark army green gives it a bit of edge.

5

FLEET JACKET

Madewell

HK$995.00

For the simple, pared-back approach, go for this classic number by Madewell. Team it with a simple tee and jeans or wear it over your printed dress.

FLEET JACKET

Madewell

HK$995.00

For the simple, pared-back approach, go for this classic number by Madewell. Team it with a simple tee and jeans or wear it over your printed dress.

6

STATION JACKET

The Great

HK$2,820.00

Another winner from utility specialists The Great, this cropped jacket gives a slightly more pulled-together version of the look. Wear yours with tailored trousers by day, and switch it up with jeans or a dress at the weekend.

STATION JACKET

The Great

HK$2,820.00

Another winner from utility specialists The Great, this cropped jacket gives a slightly more pulled-together version of the look. Wear yours with tailored trousers by day, and switch it up with jeans or a dress at the weekend.

7

EMBROIDERED PARKA

Zara

HK$599.00

The parka gets a makeover here thanks to Zara’s heavily embroidered and embellished style.

EMBROIDERED PARKA

Zara

HK$599.00

The parka gets a makeover here thanks to Zara’s heavily embroidered and embellished style.

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