*Oversized Striped T-Shirt by @jcrew
The Famous and Iconic Breton Stripe or La Mariniere or le Matelot
When it comes to traveling, an easy travel wardrobe is essential in reducing stress and being well dressed. In our quest for a well curated travel ensemble, the Breton Stripe shirt is an important item to own.
It is iconic, stylish, easy to wear and exudes elegance and effortlessness. From Coco Chanel to Jean- Paul Gaultier, La Mariniere has stood the test of time, finding its origins in the town of Saint James (on the Mont Saint-Michel Bay) leaving its mark on the town and gracing the closets of many famous icons as Brigitte Bardot and the Duchess of Cambridge.
The Breton Stripe has emerged as a constant in our modern fashion iconography. It takes center stage in our everyday and travel wardrobe. It is the epitome of French Style as described in La Fabuleuse Histoire de la Mariniere in Lespetitsfrenchies
Read on below for a history of one of our travel favorites.
BIRTH OF A CLASSIC – Saint James
Heidi Fuller- Love details the history of A FRENCH ICON: THE BRETON STRIPE, in Complete France
WATCH : ELLE LOVES THE MATELOT: HISTORY
Read more: From Coco Chanel to Alexa Chung: A Brief History of the Iconic Breton Stripe @stylecaster
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