The criss cross jacket is here to upgrade our autumnal wardrobes. This season will see the return of old school shoes and skinny jeans – and it will be practically impossible not to talk about the criss cross jacket. This trendy piece of outerwear features criss cross lacing that gives an elegant and chic touch to every outfit, even in the most casual versions.
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Models go from double-breasted, with the classic lacing in which the two parts of the front of the jacket join together to a more avant garde look that sees the jacket wrapping around the body almost like a sash, giving a more elegant, sophisticated and feminine look.
Crucially, the criss cross jacket falls into the umbrella category of blazers, a must-have garment for autumn that saves every look. The trendy criss-cross model is set to become the universal jacket of the season used to complete all kinds of looks, whether it is worn as the only layer in your outfit or as a cool detail in a layered look.
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This jacket can be worn oversized or fitted, long or shorter, depending on one's style, personal taste and physicality. You can also play with different fabrics and colours, going from classic, elegant and timeless black, to the more seasonal autumn colours, such as grey, brown, burgundy or green.
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But how best to wear the criss cross jacket? There is no real answer to that question except this: there is no right way to wear it, except perhaps to enhance its criss cross structure. But the rest depends a lot on personal style and how you want to interpret it. We've seen it in haute couture shows such as Ardazaei's, as well as in ready-to-wear shows such as in Michael Kors' fall-winter 2025 collection, in a tweed version and paired with a suit skirt, or again in a smoky grey option in Prada's collections.
Calvin Klein paired it with tailored trousers and a pair of lace-ups, for an elegant and sophisticated look with a masculine vibe. The brand Courreges offered up a longer model worn as a mini dress with a pair of boots.
Ultimately, this is a jacket that can be worn with a casual and relaxed look or an elevated one – but that never loses its elegance. It's feminine, but it will also remind you of the cut of the male double-breasted coat. It allows you to play with shapes: go tight or oversized, short or long. This is bound to be your feel-good item for autumn.
Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner and Tate McRae are fans.
This article originally appeared on Vogue Italy.
