But in front of a bodega, in his gray slacks, silk blazer and school tie, Mr. Lanin draws confused stares.

For later in the day, the designer tosses crisp wool or heavy silk blazers over soft, short chiffon dresses.

Ms. Karan said, "You take your silk blazer, your linen pants, your Lycra shirt, and you throw it all together."

She is well dressed, in heels, a dark skirt, and white blouse under a silk blazer, with a matching blue scarf about her neck.

He wore a costly silk blazer, collarless shirt buttoned to the top and a pair of matching silk trousers.

There is the silk blazer, fashioned in the author's trademark color, white, resting on a mannequin in the foyer.

He shows them with long red shearling coats and printed silk blazers.

She was wearing an ice-blue silk blouse, a matching silk blazer, pale blue slacks that emphasized her tiny waist and narrow hips.

A shantung silk blazer by Dolce & Gabbana.

He was wearing a black silk blazer, denim shirt, red paisley tie and heavily starched khakis.