Arguably more iconic than a beret, a Breton jumper, or marinière as they are known in France, can be found in every French wardrobe. Timeless, yet the definition of casual cool, you could say it has earned its stripes.With the cooler months upon us, it's time to warm up the Winter wardrobe. The good news is a Breton jumper never dates. They are universally recognised as a marker of chic weekend wear; it goes well with jeans, loafers and a trench coat, or over a dress or skirt with ankle boots for an instantly chic look.Our French-style Breton stripe sweaters...
THE TRENCH:ALWAYS ON TRENDA trench coat evokes images of wintry strolls through London streets; the classic all weather coat.According to tradition, a trench coat is made from gabardine, a type of wool or cotton fabric waterproofed using lanolin before weaving. The double breasted design has wide lapels, a storm flap, and generous pockets The coat is belted at the waist with a self-belt, and the sleeves have a cuff strap, designed to prevent rainwater from running down the forearm when using binoculars - whether in the field of battle or at sporting events. Military function also determined the shoulder straps, which would hold a...
Style Selon Jackie O A beacon of style and grace around the world—Jackie Kennedy Onassis, the wife of President John F. Kennedy and later known as Jackie O, has undoubtedly been one of the foremost influences on style in the last century. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28, 1929, in Southampton, New York. Her father, John, was a wealthy stockbroker on Wall Street whose family had come from France in the early 1800s. Growing up she studied French, history and the arts. After spending her junior year abroad in Paris, Jackie fell in love with France and the European lifestyle,...
Most wanted, most-awaited, most versatile tops.The legendary Breton stripe, is one of the foundations of a French wardrobe. This cotton long sleeve top, with horizontal blue and white stripes, was originally worn by seamen in the French Navy and was later to become a fashion statement when Coco Chanel included it in her nautical collection in 1917.We've been going through our sale history of 2022 and to no one's surprise the Breton stripe comes out on top! We have introduced for Autumn the Royal Blue base stripe top and navy base stripe top and are excited to show you our new knit...