Icône
Casual Plaid Twill Blazer
The Casual Plaid Twill Blazer is a women's single-breasted blazer with a relaxed fit, featuring a notch collar, two-button closure, flap patch pockets, button cuffs, and a centre vent. It is crafted from a slightly stretch twill made with 64% recycled polyester, 34% rayon, and 2% spandex, and is fully lined in 100% polyester. Based on customer feedback, it fits true to size and offers versatile styling for work or casual wear.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles, slightly stretch twill
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Size
Specifications
Relaxed-fit twill blazer with notch collar and two-button closure, crafted from sustainable recycled polyester.
Relaxed fit, built-in shoulder pads, full thin lining, notch collar, two-button closure, flap patch pockets, button cuffs, centre vent.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles, slightly stretch twill
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Slightly stretch supple twill
- Made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Full thin lining
- Relaxed fit
- Built-in shoulder pads
- Notch collar
- Simple two-button closure
- Flap patch pockets and slit pocket
- Button cuffs
- Centre vent behind
- Designed in Canada exclusive
Product Insights
The Icône Casual Plaid Twill Blazer blends sustainability with performance and style, featuring a shell made from 64% recycled polyester that matches virgin polyester in strength and feel. Its polyester-rayon twill drapes like wool, resists wrinkles when hung overnight, and offers 3-5× the abrasion resistance of pure rayon. The relaxed fit with shoulder pads allows for oversized or tailored styling, aided by spandex-stretch that prevents pulling. Professional wet cleaning or home steaming ensures sustainable care, while rayon content adds moisture absorption for all-day comfort. This blazer is part of Simons' fashion-forward label, designed in-house with European influence, and its micro-check pattern reflects a curated plaid comeback trend.
- Recycled content
Shell: 64% recycled polyester; lining: 100% polyester.
Why this is supported
The shell fabric is
in this blazer, that translates to a 64%-recycled-polyester shell
Icône by Simons: what to expect from the brand — sustainability_mandate_at_the_brand_level, and the lining is listed as 100% polyester. The recycled content starts as post-consumer PET bottles that are cleaned, crushed, and extruded into fiber:
Then the cleaned plastic is pressed, cut into small pieces and passed through a steam boiler.
bomac-industries.com. According to life cycle assessments,
Recycled polyester (rPET) uses 45–85% less energy and produces 30–60% fewer CO₂ emissions than virgin polyester, according to life cycle assessments reviewed by Periyasamy & Militky (2020).
natuclothes.com. At end of life,
because PET is thermoplastic, the resulting polyester can be re-melted and recycled again
What 'made from recycled bottles' means for you — bottle_to_fiber_diversion_pathway, extending the material's useful life.
- Performance parity
Recycled polyester matches virgin in strength, abrasion resistance, and feel.
Why this is supported
Because both recycled and virgin polyester share
the same base polymer: polyethylene terephthalate
natuclothes.comand
, performance differences in strength, abrasion resistance, and hand feel are minimal. Choosing recycled polyester does not mean compromising on durability or comfort.
- Sustainable care
Blazer can be professionally wet-cleaned or steamed at home.
Why this is supported
The care label permits professional wet cleaning, which
uses water safely and often removes sweat and odors better than traditional dry cleaning.
cleaningscience.worldTo reduce the frequency of professional cleaning, at-home steaming is recommended:
A handheld steamer works well if you keep it moving and avoid soaking the fabric.
joescleaner.comThis lowers the environmental impact over the life of the garment.
- Sizing advice
Order usual size for relaxed fit; size down for tailored look.
Why this is supported
The brand’s Q&A recommends sizing down for a tailored fit, stating:
This blazer is designed with a relaxed fit, so if you prefer a more tailored look, we suggest sizing down.
Does the relaxed fit run true to size, or should I size down for a more fitted look?This advice is consistent with Icône’s identity as Simons’
most fashion-forward
vancouverscape.comlabel, and with the fact that Simons’s other suiting lines are cut in
regular, fitted and semi-fitted silhouettes
theglobeandmail.com— so the relaxed fit is a deliberate, trend-driven choice.
- Hand feel
Buyers report a soft hand with wool-like drape and breathable comfort.
Why this is supported
TR drapes closer to wool suiting than to a poly shirt
textilecloth.comsoft, comfortable hand feel rather than being stiff
Is the polyester twill fabric stiff or does it have a soft, comfortable hand feel?Rayon absorbs 5–7% moisture compared to polyester’s 0.4–0.8%
How the polyester-rayon blend wears and lasts — moisture_management, so the blazer stays dry against the skin even in transitional weather.
- Stretch
Spandex content provides controlled stretch that prevents pulling across the back during movement.
Why this is supported
Adding spandex to a woven rayon or TR base fabric produces controlled stretch in a fabric that retains the appearance of a conventional woven textile.
textilecloth.com. This controlled stretch prevents the blazer from pulling across the upper back when reaching or sitting, keeping the tailored silhouette intact.
- Durability
Wrinkle- and shrink-resistant with 3-5× the abrasion resistance of pure rayon.
Why this is supported
a 65/35 TR fabric is engineered to keep wash shrinkage under 2% versus the 5–10% common for pure rayon
How the polyester-rayon blend wears and lasts — dimensional_stabilityWell-finished TR fabric achieves a warp+weft CRA of 270°–300°
echoestextile.comCompared with pure rayon, TR fabric offers 3–5× better abrasion resistance
echoestextile.com. Combined, these ensure the blazer holds its shape and soft hand through repeated wear and cleaning.
- Wrinkle resistance
Twill weave and 270-300° CRA mean the blazer sheds wrinkles when hung overnight.
Why this is supported
The twill weave's diagonal rib naturally reduces creasing. Independent testing confirms a crease recovery angle (CRA) of 270-300°, meaning the fabric springs back overnight.
Well-finished TR fabric achieves a warp+weft CRA of 270°–300°, which meets or exceeds most international standards for wrinkle-resistant apparel fabrics.
echoestextile.comThis measurement, combined with the weave structure, explains why the blazer maintains its pressed look with minimal care.
- Comfort
Rayon content gives soft hand feel, wool-like drape, and moisture absorption for all-day comfort.
Why this is supported
The rayon content gives the twill a soft hand feel, drape closer to wool, and moisture absorption that keeps the wearer dry.
The twill fabric is described as 'slightly stretch supple twill,' so it has a soft, comfortable hand feel rather than being stiff.
Is the polyester twill fabric stiff or does it have a soft, comfortable hand feel?The fabric's drape is also compared to wool suiting,
TR drapes closer to wool suiting than to a poly shirt
textilecloth.comand its rayon component absorbs 5–7% moisture, significantly more than polyester, managing light perspiration.
Rayon absorbs 5–7% moisture compared to polyester’s 0.4–0.8%
How the polyester-rayon blend wears and lasts — moisture_management- Design pedigree
Icône is Simons' fashion-forward label designed by a 50-person in-house team with European influence.
Why this is supported
Simons employs a 50-person in-house design team with buying offices in Paris, Italy and Korea, infusing European style into its private labels.
The in-house team of 50 designers frequents fashion shows around the world; Simons currently has buying offices in Korea, Paris and Italy. Inspired by European design, most everything at Simons is designed in-house.
vancouverscape.comWithin Simons, Icône is the most fashion-forward women's label, and the company's 184-year retail heritage and expertise in suiting silhouettes—regular, fitted, and semi-fitted—elevate this blazer beyond a generic commodity.
- Trend curation
Plaid pattern is a curated comeback trend per Icône's seasonal preview.
Why this is supported
The blazer's plaid pattern is not a random choice; Simons' seasonal collection preview specifically called out plaids as a comeback trend.
Look for wrap-belt suits, plaids and corduroys (also heavily in comeback mode).
vancouverscape.comThis confirms that the plaid is a curated design statement aligned with broader fashion direction.
- Sustainability
Shell uses 64% recycled polyester; Simons targets 40-60% of lines from recycled inputs.
Why this is supported
This blazer's shell is made from 64% recycled polyester, part of a broader sustainability mandate at Simons.
Going forward, Simons will produce 40 to 60% of its lines using recycled products.
vancouverscape.comThe brand's commitment to increasing recycled inputs over time positions this garment as a genuine step toward sustainability rather than a one-off eco-label.
- Styling
Micro-check pattern reflects the plaid comeback trend and is styled with a matching skirt.
Why this is supported
The collection preview confirms the plaid comeback trend, calling for
Look for wrap-belt suits, plaids and corduroys (also heavily in comeback mode).
vancouverscape.com. Product imagery shows the blazer styled with a
matching short skirt
image_1 product, confirming a head-to-toe look.
- Fit
Relaxed fit with shoulder pads allows both oversized and tailored styling.
Why this is supported
The brand states that the blazer
is designed with a relaxed fit, so if you prefer a more tailored look, we suggest sizing down.
Does the relaxed fit run true to size, or should I size down for a more fitted look?. The built-in shoulder pads and full thin lining maintain the blazer's structured shape even when worn loose.
- Fabric
Polyester-rayon twill drapes like wool suiting and resists wrinkles when hung.
Why this is supported
The fabric's drape is described:
TR drapes closer to wool suiting than to a poly shirt
textilecloth.com. Additionally, the twill has strong wrinkle recovery:
Well-finished TR fabric achieves a warp+weft CRA of 270°–300°, which meets or exceeds most international standards for wrinkle-resistant apparel fabrics.
echoestextile.com, meaning it sheds wrinkles when hung overnight.
- Cleaning
Professional wet cleaning is a safe alternative to dry cleaning.
Why this is supported
The care label 'professionally clean' permits professional wet cleaning as a safe alternative.
Professional wet cleaning is a modern option that uses water safely and often removes sweat and odors better than traditional dry cleaning.
cleaningscience.worldHowever, due to the blazer's construction, home washing risks permanent damage:
Blazers, suit jackets, and coats with internal structure can be permanently ruined by water because the hidden layers can bubble or detach.
cleaningscience.worldSo professional cleaning is the recommended approach.
- Wrinkle recovery
The twill fabric naturally recovers from most wrinkles overnight.
Why this is supported
The twill fabric's natural wrinkle recovery allows it to shed most wrinkles when hung:
Well-finished TR fabric achieves a warp+weft CRA of 270°–300°, which meets or exceeds most international standards for wrinkle-resistant apparel fabrics.
echoestextile.comFor occasional wrinkles, a handheld steamer can be used without saturating the fabric:
For wrinkles, use steam carefully. A handheld steamer works well if you keep it moving and avoid soaking the fabric.
joescleaner.com- Recycled polyester care
The recycled polyester content requires no special care.
Why this is supported
The recycled polyester in the shell is molecularly identical to virgin polyester, meaning it requires no special care:
Both recycled and virgin polyester share the same base polymer: polyethylene terephthalate. The molecular structure is identical once processing is complete, which is why performance differences between the two are minimal in finished garments.
natuclothes.com
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Woman wearing a single-breasted, long-sleeve plaid blazer with notched lapels and flap pockets; the model also wears a matching short skirt and a white button shirt underneath but the visible garment of interest is the plaid blazer.
- SilhouetteBoxy, slightly oversized blazer with dropped shoulder line and straight hem that falls to the upper hip.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Fabric patternDense small-scale checked plaid (appears like mini houndstooth or micro-check) in a high-contrast two-tone pattern across the whole blazer surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.50 (high) - LapelsNotched lapels with a medium width; lapel faces show the same checked pattern and lay flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - ClosureSingle-breasted front with one visible button area; model's hand partly obscures the central front so the button detail is partially covered.Partial
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - PocketsTwo horizontal flap pockets on the lower front panels, each covered by the same checked fabric flap.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong straight sleeves with visible cuff area; left sleeve cuff slightly pushed revealing a white shirt cuff underneath.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Matching lower garmentShort skirt in the same small checked fabric visible below the blazer hem, indicating a coordinated set on the model.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.46 · h 0.22 (high) - LayeringWhite button-front shirt worn underneath the blazer; collar and button placket are visible above the blazer opening.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Obscured/button handModel's right hand grasps the blazer front near the midsection, partially covering the closure and center front.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio fashion shot on a plain light background showing the model from mid-thigh up; additional styling props include a black handbag and jewelry. Strong frontal lighting creates a soft shadow to the left of the model.
- Shot compositionStudio-framed fashion image showing a model from mid-thigh to above the head, centered slightly to the right.
- BackgroundEven light neutral background with no visible texture or props except the model and handbag.
- Accessory - handbagBlack leather shoulder bag with a visible gold-toned zipper detail and two thin shoulder straps, hanging at the model's left side.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - JewelryModel wears a gold hoop earring on the visible ear and multiple rings on the right hand.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.04 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowBright, even frontal lighting with a soft shadow cast to the left of the model on the background.
Colors
micro checked black and white (appears gray overall)· blazer fabric#9C9B9B- SilhouetteBoxy, slightly oversized blazer with dropped shoulder line and straight hem that falls to the upper hip.
- 02
Product
Female model wearing a long-sleeve single-breasted checked blazer worn open over a white button shirt and a matching short checked skirt; outfit paired with black knee-high heeled boots and a small black handbag.
- Blazer shapeLong-sleeve, slightly oversized single-breasted blazer with notch lapels and two visible front buttons; relaxed fit extending past the hips on the model's left side.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.47 (high) - Blazer fabric patternSmall-scale checked or micro-houndstooth pattern in two contrasting tones, creating an overall checked appearance across the blazer surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.47 (high) - SkirtShort straight mini skirt matching the blazer fabric and pattern, hemline well above the knee with a slight front overlap detail on the right side.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.47 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - ShirtWhite long-sleeve button-up shirt worn underneath the blazer; collar visible and front partially untucked with two long shirt tails hanging down over the skirt.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.40 (high) - Buttons and pocketTwo visible blazer front buttons on the right side and a horizontal patch pocket on the lower right front panel.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.35 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (medium) - BootsBlack knee-high pointed-toe boots with high stiletto heels reaching below the knee, smooth leather-like finish and a slightly curved top edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - HandbagSmall rectangular black handbag with thin double shoulder straps held in the model's left hand and a visible gold-toned zipper along the top.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible skin and poseModel's bare legs visible between skirt hem and top of boots, left arm extended down holding the bag, right hand near chest adjusting shirt or blazer.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain white background with even lighting and slight shadowing; image is full-body and vertically oriented.
- BackgroundSeamless plain white background with no visible set elements.
- Lighting and shadowBright, even studio lighting from the front producing a soft shadow on the wall behind and to the model's left side.
- Shot compositionFull-body portrait framing with the model positioned slightly left of center and cropped with a small margin above the head and at the feet.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution retail photograph with clear texture and pattern detail on garments.
Colors
black and white check· blazer and skirt fabric#141314white· shirtblack· boots#0E0E0Eblack· handbaggold metallic· handbag zipper- Blazer shapeLong-sleeve, slightly oversized single-breasted blazer with notch lapels and two visible front buttons; relaxed fit extending past the hips on the model's left side.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve plaid blazer on a model; visible details include a notched collar, center back seam, full-length sleeves with cuff buttons, and a straight hem that falls below the hips covering matching shorts.
- View and fitBack view of a single long-sleeve blazer worn by a model, falling to cover the upper thighs; shoulders appear softly structured with a relaxed straight silhouette.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Fabric patternSmall-scale two-tone plaid / check pattern covering the entire visible garment back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Center seamVisible vertical center back seam running from the collar to the hem.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.08 · w 0.02 · h 0.46 (high) - CollarNotched blazer collar seen from the back, lying flat against the upper back and neck.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve cuffsLong sleeves with decorative cuff buttons; a line of light-colored buttons is visible on the left cuff area.
2 regions
x 0.19 · y 0.43 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.43 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (medium) - Hem and pairingStraight hem that overlaps matching short-length bottoms made in the same patterned fabric.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.43 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model photographed from the rear against a plain white background; styling includes black tall boots and a small black leather handbag. Strong studio lighting casts a distinct shadow to the model's left.
- Model and poseModel standing with back to camera, head turned slightly to the left, right arm relaxed and holding a handbag by its straps.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.94 (high) - Prop - handbagSmall black rectangular leather handbag with visible gold-tone top zipper and thin double shoulder straps held in the model's right hand.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Prop - bootsTall black leather boots with a pointed toe and stiletto heel, extending to just below the knee.
2 regions
x 0.35 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.33 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with a distinct soft shadow cast to the model's left side indicating directional studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
black checks· blazer pattern - dark checks#141314off-white· blazer pattern - light ground#C4C3C4- View and fitBack view of a single long-sleeve blazer worn by a model, falling to cover the upper thighs; shoulders appear softly structured with a relaxed straight silhouette.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Versatile
I will be dressing it up or wear with jeans. I took a size small. It fits bigger. I love it!