April ushers in the perennial dilemma of transitional dressing - when a light spring jacket feels right in the morning, but by afternoon, you're wishing you opted for a heavy-duty puffer. Consider it the sartorial grey area between seasons, ruled of course, by the denim jacket.
I hardly need to remind you why a denim jacket is as wonderful as it is - but indulge me. The ubiquity of the denim staple might tempt some to render it 'basic' or 'overdone', but don't be fooled. This humble staple is one of the few pieces in your wardrobe that’s immune to trend cycles and safe from the charity pile - and it’s also constantly being reinvented. Today’s denim jackets come reimagined with fresh silhouettes, unexpected textiles, and refined cuts. Case in point? Arket’s newly restocked cord-collar denim jacket.
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What Arket’s fan-favorite barn jacket is to autumn, the cord-collar denim jacket is to spring - effortlessly cool, defined by its oversized silhouette, utilitarian patch pockets, and that signature corduroy collar that adds a touch of edge to a timeless classic. First released in March, the jacket quickly sold out, but it’s now back - just in time for spring’s unpredictable forecast.
Influencers and TikTokers have already taken note, styling the jacket in every way imaginable. From denim-on-denim (yes, the Canadian tuxedo is officially cool again) to layering it over slouchy knits, floaty dresses, or tailored trousers - the versatility speaks for itself.
If history is anything to go by, we predict Arket's jacket won't be around for much longer. Shop the transitional dressing essential before it's too late.
Marina Avraam is the Deputy Commercial Content Editor for Grazia. Hobbies include (but not limited to) finding the best designer dupes, buying every iteration of the adidas gazelles and listening to celeb podcasts every hour of every day.