Guys, stripes have always been a good safe bet when it comes to clothing, but they have taken on a whole new leaf and have become even more stripy (yes really!) and it has become the new IT trend for this summer season. It is all thanks to the co-designer of Ovadia & Sons. The designer sent an image of a beach blanket he was perplexed with whilst on holiday in Mexico to his brother who then turned the inspiration into a long sleeve jumper with a complex interlay of red, black and white stripes. A few months later that exact piece made its debut at New York Fashion week teamed with white jeans. Many designer brands such as Paul Smith have broken away from the standard stripes with a radical approach to colour and composition. The new trend of the old favourite will let you refresh your wardrobe and will take you out of the usual dull striped top and jeans combo! The head designer of J Crew states that ‘the finer the stripe, the easier it is to wear’. A main tip which we can share with you is to slide a striped top under a solid button up or a navy sports coat so that the stripes just slightly peek through. Pair the trend with slim black cropped trousers and plain trainers – keep it simple with stripes as less is definitely more!
