J.Crew's creative director Jenna Lyons [1] has a sense of style that is undoubtedly her own — one that is overtly reflected in her designs for the beloved retailer. Now, J.Crew has teamed up with Net-a-Porter for an exclusive 25-piece collection that is, well, about as Jenna Lyons as it gets.
The fitting collaboration features separates, accessories, and sneakers all inspired by the iconic Breton stripe. The abbreviated history of the Breton stripe goes as such: it was used in 1858 as the official uniform for men in the French navy until it was adopted by Coco Chanel in 1917 for a nautical collection. Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, and Jean Paul Gaultier would later go on to popularize it.
Thus, J.Crew's designs have taken those iconic stripes and reimagined them in interested, yet totally wearable ways. Look ahead for pictures of the collection, then shop away [2].
Liv Striped Wool-Blend Midi Dress [4] ($160)
Geo Stripes Faux Fur Coat [5] ($650)
Comero Striped Wool-Piqué Blazer [6] ($325)
Denim Jacket [7] ($140)
Polka-Dot Tulle-Trimmed Cotton-Twill Jacket [8] ($140)
Hawthorne Stripe-Trimmed Cotton-Twill Trench Coat [9] ($350)
Thomas Mason Sybil Cotton-Chambray Dress [10] ($300)
Zoinks Striped Cashmere Sweater [11] ($325)
Edna Cable-Knit Turtleneck Sweater [12] ($200)
Striped Tencel and Cashmere-Blend Turtleneck Sweater [13] ($120)
Gadzooks Color-Block Wool Turtleneck Sweater [14] ($90)
Striped Merino Wool Sweater [15] ($100)
Liv Striped Merino Wool Sweater [16] ($100)
Polka-Dot Tulle-Trimmed Striped Jersey Top [17] ($100)
Thomas Mason Darn Cotton-Poplin Shirt [18] ($160)
Striped Silk Crepe de Chine Shirt [19] ($170)
Printed Striped Cotton-Jersey Top [20] ($40)
Sequin-Embellished Striped Cotton-Jersey Top [21] ($40)
Fia Polka-Dot Flocked Tulle Skirt [22] ($300)
Sailor Cotton-Twill Wide-Leg Pants [23] ($100)
Jitney Wool-Blend Flannel Wide-Leg Pants [24] ($230)
Distressed High-Rise Boyfriend Jeans [25] ($300)
Mariner Faux Fur Scarf [26] ($165)
Reversible Printed Silk-Twill Scarf [27] ($90)
SeaVees Printed Canvas Sneakers [28] ($100)