B is for Breton..
If all the cover stories are to be believed, stripes are going to be the big thing this summer. It’s quite refreshing after the years they’ve spent in the fashion wilderness, rejected for allegedly making all who wear them immediately 2 stone heavier. But now loose clothing and comfort are the holy grails of choice, stripes have been welcomed back to the fold with open arms. Hurrah! But top of my list for and ripe purchase is not for me – but for The Husband – I love the thought of a man in a Breton top, with faded jean, a loose navy cotton jacket and a pair of dark shades..
Not that it’s a new idea..Picasso’s top of choice..
A rather young Mick Jagger..
James Dean – added for beauty – could’ve done without the collar..
Goes to show – sometimes the old ideas are the best…
Laters, Kate x
Love stripes. Always have and always will. In France, le look ‘marin’ is ‘indémodable’, for both men and women – extra kilos be damned!
It’s true..it’s iconic french-wear..you all do it so well! xxx
I love spring and the coming out of the stripes. There were some fabulous red and blue striped fabrics at Preen. Spring is still so far away though….
Will have to check out Preen! I love the way stripes are being mixed for this summer..different ways, different widths…lots to mull over.. xxx
Yes, lots of winter to come before we can get the stripes out though.
I love stripes. Any time anywhere!
stripey tops and I’m there..the stripey bottoms are something new to dip my toes in.. xxx
Monochrome vertical striped pants. ..count me in! Xx
Practically all I wear! Love a stripe =
Bottoms as well as tops? I’m there with the tops..keen to experiment with summer skirts..and maybe a summer dress.. xxx
Agreed, it’s a good look. Just got to avoid the Marcel Marceaux connection 😉
Leave the beret at home..and the strong of onions! xxx
I love the good old mariniere… J.-P. Gaultier “eternalized” la mariniere in numerous styles! Adorable. For me, it’s always “in” blue and white with red glasses and scarf / cheche or white and navy with red accents… in cotton or wool, with short or long sleeves, with or without buttons… I think I need a croissant…
I’ll join you..mines a latte! xxx