John Mayer Channeled Young Eric Clapton in a Breezy Summer Blazer
While ivory tailoring is about as prototypically summery as it gets, the “Gravity” singer’s version was especially elite: it was a spin on Loro Piana’s signature Sweater Jacket, with a soft, knitwear-like silhouette cut from a blend of breezy linen and ultrafine wool. Pulled over a dark taupe button-up with a narrow spread collar, it called to mind the rakishness of ’80s-era Clapton, who favored louche jackets and contrasting shirts while shredding on stage.Clapton shredding in a breezy blazer in 1986… Michael Putland/Getty Images…and again in 1990. Suzie Gibbons/Getty ImagesThe outfit’s lower half grounded the laidback jacket in familiar Western staples: Mayer paired his faded light-wash jeans with some standout boots from Ralph Lauren’s rugged RRL label.
- ▪While ivory tailoring is about as prototypically summery as it gets, the “Gravity” singer’s version was especially elite: it was a spin on Loro Piana’s signature Sweater Jacket, with a soft, knitwear-like silhouette cut from a blend of bree
- ▪Pulled over a dark taupe button-up with a narrow spread collar, it called to mind the rakishness of ’80s-era Clapton, who favored louche jackets and contrasting shirts while shredding on stage.Clapton shredding in a breezy blazer in 1986… M
- ▪Suzie Gibbons/Getty ImagesThe outfit’s lower half grounded the laidback jacket in familiar Western staples: Mayer paired his faded light-wash jeans with some standout boots from Ralph Lauren’s rugged RRL label.
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StyleJohn Mayer Channeled Young Eric Clapton in a Breezy Summer BlazerTwo stylish guitar gods for the price of one.By Tyler WatamanukJuly 24, 2026LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: John Mayer attends the Third Annual Social Impact Summit at DGA Theatre on July 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)Axelle/Bauer-GriffinSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyJohn Mayer has long been one of the most stylish musicians on the planet, with a singular eye for freaky graphic hoodies, sublime Japanese workwear, and outrageously rare timepieces.
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