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The Breton Striped Shirt: A History of the Marinière

The Breton Striped Shirt: A History of the Marinière

The Breton striped shirt — la marinière — was officially adopted by the French Navy in 1858, with 21 stripes representing Napoleon's naval victories. The story of how a sailor's uniform became the most quietly iconic shirt in European style.

— Raul Ferrer
Tagged: Breton French Style Heritage History How to Wear Marinière Naval Style