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Claudia Curran
Did you know the strory behind the Breton stripe?
A Seafaring Heritage with Contemporary AllureFew wardrobe staples carry the story and style credentials than the Breton top. This iconic top was first designed for the French navy. The horizontal stripes made it easier to spot sailors at sea. The origins reach further than simple utility. Early Breton tops followed strict rules for stripes and came in hardy cotton, each detail with a purpose for work and uniformity.Our Breton top restock sailed smoothly into Sydney last night, after a small delay. The navy base white stripe in 7/8 sleeve and elbow length sleeve has arrived along with the popular pink...
Claudia Curran
Luxury is feeling good about being yourself
An interesting article appeared in the Financial Times (UK) this week under the heading, "Affordable French brands are luring customers from Big Luxury." Naturally, the combination of “affordable” and “French” caught my eye. I love the fact that Jac Cadeaux is all about offering accessible luxury for our customers. We are by no means the cheapest brand and we have no intention ever of sacrificing the level of quality in our products that I demand for myself. We are more focused on being “liveable” than being a label. We aspire always to offer beautiful, stylish and enduring garments...
Stacey Lamble
Long Weekend Looks
For those of us planning an escape for this long weekend, we’ve put together this mood board to help get you in the mood!. At the core, in our Jac Cadeaux tradition, are just a few timeless pieces that can be interchanged. Example: a plain tee looks great with a cardi or jacket. New Bermuda shorts with a flattering knee length are designed as semi-casual attire which can be dressed up or down. They pair so easily with a stripe top and throw on a tan slide and bag to finish the look.While on the subject of long weekends...
Stacey Lamble
Brigitte Turns 91
We wish a joyeux anniversaire to Brigitte Bardot, who turns 91 on Sunday. Brigitte is a living symbol of the French Riviera – both as a young starlet lounging seaside in stripes or a simple tee, and now as one of the longest established residents of the seaside haven of Saint- Tropez. Riviera style evokes an effortless mix of health, comfort and casual chic that Brigitte helped define in the 1950s-60s while living in and around Saint-Tropez. It’s truly timeless and its influence is evident in fashion today. It’s hard to believe that the photographs of Brigitte on this...