Fashion History: The Breton Stripe (Happy Bastille Day!)

Happy Bastille Day! Here’s a little Parisian fashion history to help celebrate….

French Sailor's uniforms from the late 1850’s have everything to do with the history of the Breton Stripe. Inspired by the stripe fashion designer Coco Chanel introduced it to the Fashion World through her 1917 Nautical Collection. In the 1950’s & 60’s the stripe was made popular again by the Beat Generation.

Over the decades that followed the Breton Stripes 1917 debut it was made famous by a variety of celebrities; Marilyn Monroe, Pablo Picasso, Brigitte Bardot, Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Audrey Hepburn,James Dean and Jean Seberg.

To this day, the Breton Stripe still embodies Chic Parisian Style and is a staple piece in many a person's wardrobes.

100 Years of Style: Russia

As much as I love the video about 100 Years of Beauty in Russia, I kind of dig the video about the research into the history behind the video more. As a self proclaimed history and fashion nerd that there would be my dream job, it's the perfect combo of fashion and history. 

Have A Listen: The Seams Podcast

Great episode this week from fashion podcast The Seams about gender fluidity, textiles, pakour, consignment and entrepreneurship.

Image Source & Credit: The Seams Instagram (Designer: Chantal Galipeau @prattfashion @prattinstitute Designs from the 2015 Look Book!)

100 Years of Style: Mexico

Another great 100 Years of “Beauty” video from Cut Video. This time around they feature some unique style from Mexico! 

I'd Rather Stick To the Beat(nik)

I would most definitely rather be in my Vegan Leather Jacket with my unkempt hair. She looks way better as a "Beatnik" (Hello Stereotype!). Gotta love educational videos from the 1960's pushing everyone to conform to societies norm. Below is my perfect “Beatnik” (I personally prefer to call it the Beat Generation) outfits (one for the ladies & one for the gents) which includes a stellar cruelty free leather coat!

1. Crop Circle Tee by Sara Bergman • 2. Grey Denim Peanut Jeans by Monkee Jeans • 3. Faux Wool Parisian Beret by Askidas • 4. Junkie Slip Jacket by James Payne • 6. Vegan Patent Leather Chelsea Boots by Golden Ponies6. Deadvlei Gold Cuff by The Base Project • 7. Skeleton Coast Cut by The Base Project • 8. Choose Your Own Crystal Necklace by Beach Bones Jewelry • 9.Cage Earrings by Sanktoleono • 10. Red Maple Wood Sunglasses by Tmbrwood • 11. Black Vegan Satchel by Raramodo 12. Pastel Pink Vegan Hair Colour by Vegan Cosmetics 

Image Source & Credit: Listed Above.

1. Floyd Shadow Leather Jackets by April 77 • 2. Mid Dusty Denim Skinny Peanut Men’s by Monkee Jeans • 3. Brando Tee by James Payne • 4. Black Sheep Hat  by Brave Gentleman • 5. Harrison Black Boots by Bourgeois Boheme • 6. Red Corduroy Messenger Bag by Beg for a Bag 7. Wood Bamboo Sunglasses by Wooded • 8. Truth Calculator Belt by Truth • 9. New York City Skyline Watch by 10 North Creative • 10. Starter Athletic Socks by Bergies • 11.Vintage Phone Case by On Your Case

Image Source & Credit: Listed Above.