Balmain
Fringed Tweed Jacket
This Balmain Fringed Tweed Jacket is a cropped, collarless blazer made from a synthetic tweed blend with wool and metallized threads, featuring fringed edges, a hook closure, and gold-tone buttons at the cuffs. It includes built-in shoulder pads and a satiny lining, with a boxy fit and a black-and-white check pattern with a raw-fringed finish. Made in Poland, it is suitable for formal occasions and statement dressing.
- Material
- Synthetic tweed with wool and metallized thread
- Gender
- female
- Style
- edgy, glam, cropped, modern, formal, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Size
Specifications
Cropped tweed blazer with fringed details and golden buttons, exuding refined rocker energy.
Fringed tweed texture, built-in shoulder pads, satiny lining, hook closure, button cuffs
- Material
- Synthetic tweed with wool and metallized thread
- Style
- edgy, glam, cropped, modern, formal, tailored
- Occasion
- formal, party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- cropped silhouette
- fringed tweed fabric
- embossed golden buttons
- synthetic tweed with wool and metallized thread
- full satiny lining
- built-in shoulder pads
- hook front closure
- button cuffs
- made in Poland
- refined rocker aesthetic
- contemporary Balmain design
Product Insights
Balmain's Fringed Tweed Jacket delivers a rock-and-roll silhouette with raw fringed edges, built-in shoulder pads, and a cropped fit at or above the natural waist, priced at $3,900 CAD as a more accessible alternative to Chanel tweed jackets. Its synthetic tweed blend resists wrinkles and pilling, includes subtle metallic shimmer suitable for formal settings, and features a satiny lining for comfort. However, the non-removable shoulder pads require professional tailoring to alter, and the fit varies with torso length.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Designed to hit at or above the natural waist and fit varies with torso length.
- Shoulder pads
- Built-in shoulder pads are non-removable and require professional tailoring to alter.
- Shape retention
- Fabric resilience keeps the cropped shape sharp without re-pressing.
- Fabric
- The synthetic tweed blend incorporates subtle metallic thread and resists wrinkles to hold its shape.
- Tailoring
- Full satiny lining and fringed hems reflect Balmain's rock-and-roll finish, unlike Chanel's chain-weighted approach.
- Value
- At $3,900 CAD, this jacket offers a more accessible price than Chanel tweed jackets ($6,500–$12,000 USD).
- Handfeel
- Wool softens the fabric; satin lining prevents direct skin contact with the tweed.
- Durability
- Resists wrinkles, pilling, and moth damage better than pure wool tweeds.
- Visual character
- Random tweed mix with subtle metallic shimmer; not a true houndstooth pattern.
- Fringed edges
- Raw fringed edges give the jacket an undone, rock-and-roll feel rather than a polished finish.
- Shimmer
- Low-density metallic thread gives a subtle shimmer suitable for formal settings.
- Design
- Raw fringed edges, satiny lining, and strong shoulders define Balmain's rock-and-roll silhouette.
- Origin
- Made in Poland, price undercuts French and Italian luxury houses.
- Construction
- Polish production supports careful construction for lasting durability.
Product record
- Title
- Fringed Tweed Jacket
- Brand
- Balmain
- Price
- 3900 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Cropped long-sleeve tweed jacket seen on a model torso; black textured tweed with white yarn accents and fringe, round neckline, center front opening with a small gap, and decorative gold buttons at the sleeve cuff. A matching tweed bottom with a large gold buckle is visible at the waist.
- Overall silhouetteCropped, boxy long-sleeve jacket shown on a model from upper chest to waist with a straight hem that aligns with the top of the matching bottom.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high) - Fabric textureDense boucle/tweed texture with loose fuzzy fringe fibers protruding across the surface, giving a slightly hairy appearance along sleeve seams and hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high) - Color patternBlack base fabric woven with irregular white yarn accents forming a checklike, broken grid pattern across the jacket surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high) - NecklineRounded crew neckline finished with the same tweed material and a slightly frayed edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Center front openingCenter front opening with a small vertical gap exposing skin at the midriff; no visible fastener in the gap area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve cuff detailRight sleeve cuff (viewer right) has a vertical row of round gold buttons running near the wrist.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Matching bottom visibleMatching tweed bottom visible at the waist, made from the same black and white textured fabric.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.88 · h 0.30 (high) - Waist buckleLarge rectangular gold metallic buckle with rounded corners sits at the front of the waist over the matching fabric; buckle shows reflective highlights.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.70 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot of a model cropped at mid-thigh against a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image includes part of the model head and hands are out of frame or cropped.
- Shot compositionVertical crop showing model from upper chest to upper thighs, slightly off-center so the model's left arm is more visible.
- Background and lightingSmooth neutral light gray to white background with even studio lighting and soft shadows under the arm and waist areas.
- Model presencePart of model face, neck, and one ear are visible at the top of the frame; no visible text or props besides clothing and buckle.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on fabric texture and metal hardware, no motion blur; colors and fine fibers are clearly resolved.
Colors
black· tweed base#0E0E0Ewhite· yarn accents#CBCACCaged gold· metal hardware#8B8B8C- Overall silhouetteCropped, boxy long-sleeve jacket shown on a model from upper chest to waist with a straight hem that aligns with the top of the matching bottom.
- 02
Product
A black-and-white fringed tweed cropped jacket paired with a matching fringed skirt; visible large gold rectangular buckle at the waist and a center-front skirt slit.
- Jacket material and patternCropped long-sleeve jacket made from a textured black-and-white tweed with irregular woven check pattern and loose fringe threads projecting from seams and surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.76 · h 0.45 (high) - Jacket neckline and openingRound collarless neckline; jacket worn closed at top but with a central vertical opening exposing a small midriff gap.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve detailsLong sleeves with fringed edges and a small row of metallic buttons visible at the cuff of the left sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium) - Skirt constructionMatching tweed skirt with fringed hem and a small center-front slit; skirt sits at the natural waist and aligns visually with the jacket fabric and fringe.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Waist buckleLarge rectangular metallic gold buckle positioned at the front waist over the skirt; buckle has a thick frame and a slightly angled inner bar.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model cropped head-to-knee on a plain light background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow under the feet; black leather slouch boots and the model's hands are visible as styling props.
- Shot compositionFull-frontal studio portrait framing the model from just above the head to below the knees with even, soft lighting and minimal background distractions.
- Styling prop - bootsBlack slouch mid-calf leather boots with folded tops worn by the model; boots are part of styling and not described as product packaging.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white seamless background with soft shadowing under the model; no visible props or packaging elements.
Colors
deep black· tweed fabric - black base#0E0D0Doff-white· tweed fabric - white accents#CBCBCCmetallic gold· waist buckle#ABABAC- Jacket material and patternCropped long-sleeve jacket made from a textured black-and-white tweed with irregular woven check pattern and loose fringe threads projecting from seams and surface.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a collarless, fringed tweed jacket worn by a model; black tweed ground with white yarn accents, textured boucle surface, raw-fringed edges, and a row of gold decorative buttons on each sleeve cuff.
- View and fitBack of a fitted jacket shown on a model, reaching just past the waist with a defined horizontal waist seam.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - NecklineShallow, collarless round neckline with a raw-fringed edge.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.03 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric textureThick, textured tweed/boucle fabric with irregular yarn loops and loose fringed threads across the surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - PatternGrid-like check pattern formed by black ground with white yarn accents creating irregular horizontal and vertical lines.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.72 (high) - Waist seamHorizontal seam at the natural waist visible across the back, slightly raised and integrated into the tweed pattern.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve fringeFringed yarn extending from the sleeve seams and along the sleeve length, producing a slightly shaggy edge.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.64 (high) - Cuff buttonsVertical row of round metallic gold-tone buttons on each sleeve cuff, visible on both cuffs with texture around them.
2 regions
x 0.74 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.74 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (medium) - Hem edgeLower hem shows a raw-fringed finish consistent with other edges.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.78 · h 0.24 (high) - Center back seamA faint vertical seam runs down the center back of the jacket, visible through the tweed texture.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.10 · w 0.08 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model from the back against a plain light background; even studio lighting with soft shadows, hands visible at sides, image cropped at mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingPlain seamless light gray to white background with even studio lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Model presenceModel shown from the upper neck down to mid-thigh, hands visible and relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image cropImage is vertically cropped near the top of the head and at roughly mid-thigh, centering the jacket back.
Colors
black· main fabric#0E0E0Ewhite· yarn accents#C3C3C4metallic gold· cuff buttons#A3A3A4- View and fitBack of a fitted jacket shown on a model, reaching just past the waist with a defined horizontal waist seam.