StyleApril 2018
5 Ways to Channel Nautical Style
From maritime-inspired blazers to versatile Breton shirts, here are five ways to channel nautical style this spring.
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Rubinacci Double-Breasted Jacket in Navy Wool
The Royal Navy’s original military blazers had a double-breasted closure, embellished brass buttons and enough structure to stand to attention all on their own, so these days it’s a relief to find more relaxed versions. Rubinacci’s soft-shouldered, unstructured jacket sails between practical and elegant, cut in crease-resistant wool with large patch pockets, featuring generous lapels and more subtle horn buttons. You can get away with pairing it with just about anything you want, too. £1,180.00, www.therake.com.
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Armor Lux Marinière Breton Top in Navy and Cream Cotton
Breton’s French DNA no doubt contributes to its unfailingly chic aesthetic, but its enduring appeal is down to the fact that it’s impossible to get wrong and looks good on everyone. Traditionally white with blue stripes, Armor Lux has inverted the colourway, and as a result the mariniére feels more grown-up and elegant (see Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief). High-waisted cream trousers will give the top a vintage spin, while a fine navy blazer allows for a youthful update. £55.00, www.therake.com.
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TAG Heuer x The Rake Carrera Chronograph ‘Blue Dreamer’
Like it’s sartorial counterparts – the blazer, the Breton – this is a timepiece for which simplicity is key. If you don’t feel the need to get your head around the specially modified Calibre 18, TAG Heuer’s exclusive design speaks for itself. It’s clean, cool, and could be a part of Don Draper’s holiday armoury, right at home alongside plenty of camp collars, short sleeves and loafers. The NATO strap gives it a rugged edge and will look striking against a tan. $5,900.00, www.therake.com.
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