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Browse all Ministry of Supply jackets & outerwear →Men's Velocity Suit Jacket - Dark Navy (2nd Gen)
The verdict
Fit
Velocity is Ministry of Supply's core suiting line. 'Dark Navy' is the professional neutral. Expect a tailored yet modern silhouette; labeled 2nd Gen suggests iterative fit refinement. Standard blazer sizing.
Quality
At USD 298, this is solidly premium for a performance blazer. The brand's Velocity line is known for technical fabrics designed for durability and wrinkle recovery without sacrificing polish.
Is the price fair?
USD 298 is upper-mid-market for performance suiting. Fair value if the fabric delivers on durability claims; a legitimate alternative to heavier traditional blazers.
Best for
Men seeking a professional blazer that can handle travel and frequent wear without constant pressing.
Care
Dry-clean or hand-wash according to fabric care; performance fabrics often benefit from steaming rather than pressing.
What owners report about Ministry of Supply jackets & outerwear
Coverage of this jacket range centers on the brand's stretch-knit blazers, which reviewers report are unusually comfortable — soft, unlined, and stretchy enough to move in — while still passing in an office. Long-term testers report machine washing and drying them with no durability problems. The recurring criticisms are about looks rather than build: the technical fabric and patch pockets read casual and a bit synthetic next to traditional tailoring, one reviewer found the blazer prone to gathering lint and hair, and wrinkle resistance in the jacket is weaker than the marketing implies.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently rate the blazers as the most comfortable they have worn, and machine-wash care with no reported durability issues holds up in long-term testing.
- Watch out for
- Owners note the fabric looks technical rather than formal, attracts lint and hair, and jacket wrinkles do not fall out as easily as claimed.
- Sizing
- Reviewers say the blazer fits well out of the box but is offered in a single fit, with extra sleeve fabric included so a tailor can lengthen the sleeves.
About Ministry of Supply's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Ministry of Supply Kinetic Suit (Blazer & Pants) Review — Pack Hacker · Ministry of Supply Kinetic Blazer — Everyday Wear · Ministry Of Supply Review: Scientifically Better Clothing? — The Fascination