Fabric Crush 01

Gabardine & Lace

Gabardine and lace are about controlled contrast. Sharp tailoring against delicate detail. Structure grounds the softness; lace stops the tailoring from feeling rigid. It’s balanced, intentional, and undeniably chic.

Gabardine is a tightly woven twill fabric known for its durability, structure, and smooth finish. Originally developed in the 19th century for practical outerwear, it’s most commonly used in tailoring: trench coats, blazers, and sharp trousers. The diagonal weave gives it strength with a clean, matte surface. It holds its shape well, resists creasing, and creates crisp, defined silhouettes.

Lace, in contrast, is an openwork fabric made by looping, twisting, or knotting threads into decorative patterns. It can range from delicate and sheer (like Chantilly) to bold and structured (like guipure). Lace is valued for its intricacy and lightness; it introduces transparency, detail, and texture rather than structure.

Outfit Ideas

Look One (left):

Trench Coat Burberry
Skirt Isabel Marant
Blouse Really Wild
Ballet Flats Chanel

Look Two (right):

Trench Coat Burberry
Jeans Jacob Cohën
Blouse Ermanno Scervino
Belt Ralph Lauren
Scarf Mint Velvet