This season we’re looking to stripes as a fast + effective way to bring a graphic edge to our transitional wardrobe. Whether it's clean fine lines and a monochromatic palette or a pop of bold colour, worn head-to-toe or mixed in with your favorite staples, stripes are the ultimate way to refresh your look for spring. 

IN THEIR TIMELESS FORM

You can’t go wrong by trying stripes in their most timeless form - as a classic shirt.

Designed to be a hard-working hero in your wardrobe, our Relaxed Forever Shirt is the solution to incorporating stripes into your daily look in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming. 

Made from lightweight and breathable cotton voile that works for every season, this style comes in a classic blue and white palette, or pink and white if you want to add an extra feminine twist. The relaxed fit speaks to versatile styling from tucking it into smart tailored trousers for work, or teaming it with your favourite denim for a relaxed yet polished weekend look. 

AS A POLISHED CO-ORD

We know the power of a good co-ord. Having a ready-made outfit in your week-to-weekend lineup not only saves you time, but assures you a put-together look with minimal effort. Add in the interest of stripes, and you've got a contemporary look that brings off-duty dressing up a notch. 

For our Black and Ecru striped set, we've chosen an Italian cotton-blend denim that's infused with stretch for an effortless balance of comfort and structure. The jacket is cut to our signature swing silhouette, giving the boxy shape a feminine yet modern look, and the sleeves have a wider shape for the option of layers. As it's part of a co-ord, we paid special attention to the hem length of the jacket to make sure it hits just the right part of the waist to complement the high-rise fit of the matching Extreme Tapered Jean.

The great thing about opting for a minimal, monochrome palette is the styling possibilities. Keep it simple with one of our perfectly cut crew neck T-shirts or a neutral knit like the Cotton Linen Rib Henley Vest. Or mix in a pop of colour like this season's knit baby tees, made from a luxurious blend of merino, cashmere and silk.

Another denim co-ord option, but this time in warm-toned neutrals of Toffee and Ecru. This set is made from stretch-infused Italian cotton which is the perfect fabric to complement the clean, boxy cut of the jacket. To style the full set, choose between an A-line skirt or the Engineered Leg Trouser, cut to a curved-leg silhouette and a slightly cropped hem. 

THROUGH INTELLIGENT KNITS

Striped knits can be as subtle or as bold as you like with this season's selection, but one thing they all have in common? A dose of uplifting colour. 

Our intelligently designed ribbed-knit yarn delivers the statement look of stripes, with the elongating benefits of vertical lines. Both made from our soft-touch cotton knit, the Weekend Jumper and the Cotton Rib Knit Tee both have a two-tone palette and raglan-shaped seams for a flattering fit over the shoulders, which also makes for easy styling under jackets. 

For a more graphic take on stripes that retains a summery, holiday-ready edge look to the Cotton Scallop Stripe Boxy Knit Vest. The wavy scalloped lines deliver a softer take on the classic horizontal stripe, while the open-work crochet knit is perfect for breathability and ventilation on warmer days, or as a beach and pool layer over swimwear. 

AS CLEVER TAILORING

Stripes + tailoring have always gone hand in hand. This summer we're reimagining the classic pinstripe through a distinctly modern lens, swapping out the classically wintery palettes of navy and white, for a fresh rendition in this season's key shades. 

Proving its title as The Very Useful Suit, this season's hero tailoring has an intelligently designed palette of versatile ivory, black and Summer Chocolate brown, and an Italian cotton fabric that has the structured feel of denim, with a smooth and soft finish.

The mix-and-match co-ord capsule includes the blazer, a choice of crop or wide-leg trouser, a waistcoat and shorts, as well as a wide offering of under-suit layers from silk shirts to printed blouses that style seamlessly with the black and brown stripes and deliver endless outfit-building options for AM-PM. 

HEAD-TO-TOE LOOK

Look to stripes for a statement look if bold florals or head-to-toe colour drenching isn’t your cup of tea. This season’s Textured Stripe pieces combine flattering vertical lines with an innovative fabric for a new take on the timeless look. 

All the styles in our Textured Stripe edit are made from a mid-weight cotton-blend jersey with a cross-hatch pattern and a soft yet structured feel, making them an effortless choice for AM-PM styling at home or away.

Choose the silhouette you feel the most comfortable in across streamlined fit-and-flare Maxi Dress styles in red or black stripes, equipped with an adjustable zip neckline, or mix-and-match separates like the Box Top and Wide Leg Trouser in a flattering cropped length.