Breton tops, marinières, or, more simply, striped shirts: No matter what you call what them, it’s likely you’ve owned one at some point in time. They’ve gone from “French Fashion 101” to worldwide wardrobe staple. And, yes, French street-style stars and editors like Caroline de Maigret and Emmanuelle Alt continue to set the bar on…
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It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Netflix’s Queer Eye reboot can make even the most hard-hearted viewer teary-eyed. It’s also well-known that the series’ fashion expert, Tan France, has a penchant for a certain type of shirt—specifically, short-sleeved, printed, button-up blouses. And, after binge-watching the just-released second season, I’m finding myself not only reaching for…
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Polo shirts were once considered the foundation of a preppy, all-American wardrobe, thanks to designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger making them mainstays in their collection. In recent years, though, it’s been reintroduced as an archival silhouette that can be continuously reinvented. On the most recent runways, we saw the likes of Marni, Koché,…
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