why is a blazer called a blazer?

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why is a blazer called a blazer?

i am on about the jacket called a blazer

2007-03-18 05:49:41 · 5 answers · asked by rich_wickham 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories

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The earliest documented usage of the term "blazer" was to describe the red summer jackets of the oarsmen of the Lady Margaret Boat Club, in Cambridge. They were said to look ablaze and began a tradition which today is seen in single breasted blazers at Henley Regatta.

2007-03-18 05:53:31 · answer #1 · answered by lazer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It used to be called a smoking jacket.

2007-03-18 05:58:00 · answer #2 · answered by derek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

because it is called a blazer!!!!

2007-03-18 06:00:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because it's hot! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!

2007-03-18 06:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by Chris G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

no idea

2007-03-18 06:12:09 · answer #5 · answered by Lauren 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋