Uniqlo’s Affordable Sister Brand Just Dropped a Masterclass in Stylish Summer Blazers

A summer-weight blazer–chore coat hybrid headlines the sophomore collaboration between GU and Engineered Garments.

Black button-up jacket with a high collar and a chest pocket worn over a light gray shirt.

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Published April 2, 2026

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After a successful collaboration in the fall, GU and Engineered Garments are back at it for another round of elevated basics that won’t break the bank.

According to both brands, the sophomore collection “updates classic American resort style” with pieces framed around the “theme New American Riveriera.”

That means polos, relaxed pants and even a guayabera shirt, all with budget-friendly price tags that are almost too easy to justify.

But without a doubt, the headliner here is a hybrid jacket that can dress up or down depending on whichever way the wind blows.

Person wearing a loose-fitting black blazer over a light gray crew neck shirt against a plain white background. — The Cordlane Jacket headlines the second collaboration between GU and Engineered Garments.

Light gray pinstriped blazer with notch lapels and three front patch pockets laid flat on a white background. — The jacket is a cross between a blazer and a chore coat, with thoughtful details that make it a versatile, easy-wearing choice for almost any occasion.

Easy, breezy

Named the Corlane Jacket, it goes well beyond your average fast-fashion blazer, thanks to a handful of thoughtful features courtesy of the detail-oriented Engineered Garments.

Person wearing a loose-fitting black long-sleeve shirt viewed from the back against a plain white background. — The center-back tuck creates a loose-fitting silhouette.

White fabric with thin vertical black pinstripes and slight folds. — The texture of the cordlane fabric minimizes skin contact.

These range from the texture of the yarn-dyed cordlane fabric, which minimizes skin contact to stay cool outdoors, to the center-back tuck that creates an airy silhouette for airflow.

Black long-sleeve shirt with a single pocket on the lower back right side. — The fabric is 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton.

Close-up of a black shirt sleeve cuff with a black button and visible stitching on a light background. — The shirt-like cuffs resemble give the garment shacket vibes.

And though it carries lapels, workwear-inspired patch pockets, shirt-like cuffs and a functional boutiniere that can button up at the neck blur the line between blazer and chore coat.

Close-up of a black blazer collar with a label reading "Engineered Garments New York. — The name tag features both GU and Engineered Garments.

Close-up of a black button on dark fabric with the text "ENGINEERED GARMENTS × GU" embossed around the edge. — Cobranding details extend to the buttons.

Availability and pricing

The best part? The Corlane Jacket costs all of $60, despite the high-end name on the back of the name tag.

Two oversized blazers hanging on metal hangers, one black and one light beige with thin vertical stripes and white buttons. — The Cordlane Jacket comes in two colors, navy and striped gray.

According to the product page on GU’s official website, the Cordlane Jacket will arrive mid-April alongside the rest of the collection.

It comes in two colors at launch, navy and striped gray.

Black casual blazer with notch lapels and three patch pockets laid flat on a white background.

GU x Engineered Garments Cordlane Jacket

$60 at GU

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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