Since the early 20th century, when the French turned a Navy uniform, marinière, into a chic statement piece, stripes have been in style. Coco Chanel, often inspired by comfortable menswear, began donning the piece regularly on seaside holidays. With a little help from Brigitte Bardot and Pablo Picasso, the trend became the quintessential style of the French that we so adore today.
This year stripes were especially prominent on the runways during London Fashion Week. Here's how to incorporate the runway trend into your everyday wardrobe.