HERE’S WHY YOU WANT BOUCLE’S ULTRA-TACTILE TEXTURE IN YOUR WARDROBE

It might be trending, but bouclé has long been adding rich texture to clothes. Hailing from the French word ‘boucler’ which means ‘to curl’, bouclé is made from a fleecy, looped yarn and has long been used in tailoring, knits and furniture alike.

BUT WHAT IS BOUCLÉ?

As mentioned, bouclé is all about texture. It’s spun with double-twisted yarns of different lengths and thicknesses, creating small loops that give it a nubby appearance. Despite this, bouclé has a very soft handle and has traditionally been used in knitwear for this reason –however, a more micro take gives a subtly disrupted texture to this summer’s suits and tailored jackets.

WHAT DOES BOUCLÉ LOOK LIKE?

There are many different types of bouclé. Some, like our slouchy crew neck, are woven into larger loops resulting in a laidback rugged-ness, while our zip neck polo shirts have a slightly finer structure while still adding a level of interest.

Other types feature two or more coloured yarns, creating an eye-catching finish that really brings out the loops and twists of the weave. This can also result in pieces that look striped or checked, a technique that was heavily popularised by fashion house Chanel.

HOW SHOULD I WEAR BOUCLÉ?

The good thing about bouclé is that it can we worn all year round. Due to its breathability and moisture-wicking abilities, it works well in the warmer months as part of lighter knits and suiting, like our taupe white houndstooth suit (a great contender for all those summer weddings you’ve got lined up). In the winter however, it’s insulating qualities will keep you warm as part of a thick knit or thicker coat.