The Art of the Stripe
How did the stripe become the quintessential pattern of summer? Here’s a brief history and a look at our favorite vacation stripe style moments.
History of the summer stripe
Ever since 19th century French navy sailors donned breton stripes, the pattern has been synonymous with the sea. Their shirts were dubbed the “marinière” and featured navy and white stripes.
In the early 20th century, the French elite on holiday on the French Riviera started to adopt sailor and fisherman styles. Think wide leg trousers, striped shirts, and, of course, fisherman sweaters.
Fast forward to the 1950s and ‘60s when icons like Audrey Hepburn, Pablo Picasso, and Brigitte Bardot were photographed wearing summer stripes. From this point on, the stripe became the unofficial pattern of summer.
Vacation moodboard
When crafting our own striped styles at Bembien, we looked to Italian beach resorts and vintage style in coastal Europe for inspiration.
The Bembien stripe shop
Discover our favorite striped styles to elevate your vacation wardrobe. Shop stripes
