Tailoring is back. Well, not that it ever really left, but right now, it’s more than just a boardroom essential—it’s a style statement. Corporatecore, the latest tailoring movement, dominated the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2025 runway, and if New York Fashion Week was anything to go by, the look is having a major moment. And, as anyone who’s watched Severance knows, there’s something quietly subversive about making classic officewear work beyond its usual nine-to-five parameters.
A beautifully cut trouser suit—like this Saint Laurent version—has range. Power move at work? Effortless off-duty? After-dark drama? Yes. Here’s how to wear yours.
WORK: Polished, but not predictable
For those who want to lean into ‘corporatecore’ without looking like they’re about to lead a shareholder meeting, the trick is proportion. The structured Saint Laurent blazer over a Dolce & Gabbana silk blouse softens the sharpness, while Ferragamo pearl earrings and a Bottega Veneta bag keep things elevated. The finishing touch? Valentino’s bow-detail slingbacks, which suggest you mean business—but have somewhere far more interesting to be later.
Dolce & Gabbana blouse, £1,750; Saint Laurent blazer, £2,465; Saint Laurent trousers, £1,180; Ferragamo earrings, £245; Valentino shoes, £830; Bottega Veneta bag, £4,390
Dolce & Gabbana blouse, £1,750; Saint Laurent blazer, £2,465; Saint Laurent trousers, £1,180; Ferragamo earrings, £245; Valentino shoes, £830; Bottega Veneta bag, £4,390
WEEKEND: Relaxed, but with intention
Street-style stars have long known the power of a weekend trouser suit. It’s effortless, but with just the right amount of edge. Swap out the usual button-up for a leopard-print Anine Bing sweatshirt, adding Temperley sunglasses for low-key cool. Trainers? Always. The Louis Vuitton low-tops ground the look, while the Fendi Baguette—all fur trim and bold colour—brings just enough fashion credibility to make it feel intentional.
Anine Bing sweatshirt, £195; Temperley sunglasses, £129; Saint Laurent trousers, £1,180; Saint Laurent blazer, £2,465; Louis Vuitton trainers, £965; Fendi bag, £2,650
Anine Bing sweatshirt, £195; Temperley sunglasses, £129; Saint Laurent trousers, £1,180; Saint Laurent blazer, £2,465; Louis Vuitton trainers, £965; Fendi bag, £2,650
WOW: Eveningwear, but unexpected
For the ultimate styling flex, take your tailored suit out for the night. Ditch the shirt, add a flirty Valentino bustier, and lean into bold accessories—like Anabela Chan’s candy-coloured jewels and Bottega Veneta’s sculptural heels. And because a classic clutch just won’t do, there’s Anya Hindmarch’s jellyfish bag, shimmering in sequins. Smart never looked so fun.
If you’re ready to make tailoring feel fresh again, Sloane Street is the place to do it—because a trouser suit might just be the hardest-working piece in your wardrobe right now.
