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Manufactured in wool and cotton, it became a staple for those working on and around the mariner. The classic stripe Breton was born but it wasn't just it's distinctive block pattern that brought it to the limelight. It started in 1917 with Coco Chanel's nautical collection debut.
With seaside holidays set for becoming a summer trend, the Breton was paired with long flared trousers, blazers and shorts. It was a force to be reckoned with. Throughout the years, style icons have solidified its cult status, including Marilyn Monroe, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn and my personal favorite Edie Sedgwick.
Today those who wear the Breton encompass chic Parisian style. And I for one definitely feel my best when I'm wearing a bold stripe. After all, creating a minimal wardrobe is about the key pieces, the cult classics and the one's you can't live without.
What cult pieces do you have in your wardrobe? Have you added a Breton to your hangers?
Gem. x