Few pieces go through different time period and fashions like the marinière—a piece that turns utilitarian, revolted, chic and ultimately couture… Here is a selection of the bests of the season.
SPECIAL Marinière PE 2022: Timeless Pieces
Tracing the history of the marinière is the same as tracing the history of France Because when you look at it, the first trace of a similar garment dates back to 1848.
The shirt called Breton stripes is then the uniform of the French navy. And the design meets an Imperial decree — 21 white stripes 20 mm wide, and as many blue stripes 10 mm wide… 21? A direct reference to the number of victories of Napoleon Bonaparte over the British — Brittany, so distant object of rivalry between France and England, had just frozen in a garment-manifesto! A garment also designed to easily spot sailors who have fallen overboard.
We owe it once again to Coco Chanel to have been able to introduce a flagship piece of the men’s utility locker room to the rank of chic room. Like the small Chanel jacket, inspired by the uniform of a lifter of a hotel near Salzburg, the piece enters the Chanel repertoire as a marine inspiration.
Coco Chanel has indeed drawn from the uniform of the French Navy the top she wears herself in this famous photo. As a true pioneer of the style of a new era, Coco initiated in the 1910s a new way for women to dress during these summer vacations.
Chic and casual, the marinière is a must-have piece. His storytelling power is such that Hollywood cinema is hardly mistaken when in 1950, after the Second World War, he sees in this play a concrete way to embody the anti-militarist sentiment of youth. And even better!
From Saint-Germain-dès-Près essentialists to the Beatniks and Jeanne Moreau in Jules & Jim… The way becomes a sign of recognition between outsiders! The Unisex side is full of meaning.
This selection opens with the Yves-Saint-Laurent navy mesh high collar sweater. The couturier by whom the piece made its definitive entrance in the most chic dressing rooms of Paris — the Saint Laurent house introduces here the absolute classic in a black and white, mesh version!
By combining the sophistication of the Avenue Montaigne with the simplicity of this first utilitarian garment -this marlin is made in cotton mesh and cashmere Dior- reinvents the iconic marinière in a chic designed for every day!
The icon of the French wardrobe revisited according to the vision of Hedi Slimane for Celine – here is a chic and absolutely luxury marinière, cut in a jersey of the most unctuous!
Nothing beats a timeless piece like the one in jersey signed AMI Paris. A radically chic item that suits modern men in search of a room like a uniform- here the heart of the AMI Maison.
The Ally by APC. The house that has raised the basics of the Parisian wardrobe to the rank of clothes with minimalist luxury offers here its vision of the marinière – a room that has everything iconic!
This is without a doubt the Maison behind the most popular striped jersey- Saint James offers a very classic version of this masterful piece of French chic.
Known for their unique and secret cotton, Petit Bateau striped jersey is undoubtely the most authentic interpretation the most authentic interpretation of the striped jersey. A universal garment that was first the uniform of the French navy; entered the Parisian wardrobe thanks to Coco Chanel!
The classic presented in its timeless and durable form by Royal Mer— the Marnière Mario is an admirable piece produced in an authentic vision!
In addition to the traditional mariniere, the strength of the Breton brand lies in its vintage inspiration that blends with modernity and gives life to contemporary sweaters influenced by the navy uniform.
Finally, it is Armor Lux, and its sailor “Lesconil”, that closes this selection of ways of the 2022 summer season. The classic striped jersey of the Armor Lux is an emblem of the genre that adorns from Picasso to Bardot, including the Germanopratins!
