Monday, 5 October 2009

A new take on the Breton top

Given I have a tendency to live in stripes, I always make an effort to not wear them, otherwise I would be left with a wardrobe or drawer of striped garments. I also have a thing for fair isle but Mr MDS is a bit intolerant of it so over the years I've curbed this one.

Nothing could persuade me to part with my stripes so I was quite pleased when Jean Paul Gaultier presented a slight twist on the Breton top with his S/S 2010 collection.


The criss cross of striped threads with the underwear revealed, paired with arm length gold cylindrical stripes gives one another shot at displaying one's stripey wardrobe collection/love whilst embracing the new of the season.

The traditional stripe on display with the rear view. The resplendent orange fluid draped trousers allows me to continue a perennial S/S indulgence that of stripes, orange and navy blue. For some reason in spring and summer I become a creature of habit and leave experimenting behind. Mind you my top tip for this look is less cakes and more gym. With bodies being exposed from New York to London then Milan and Paris I think next season might be a body discipline challenge too far.

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16 comments:

  1. The Small Fabric Of My Life5 October 2009 at 06:28

    Strangely enough I have just joined a gym and have my induction session today with a hunky young Australian called Peter.

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  2. Sharon S5 October 2009 at 08:01

    Hi there-pleased to hear stripes will still be in, I'm trying to increase my wardrobe with them!!

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  3. Stéphanie5 October 2009 at 09:57

    Nice !

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  4. M5 October 2009 at 10:36

    I always love seeing a fun twist on my favorite staples, but as for wearing this, I'm not so sure! :)

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  5. Ella Gregory5 October 2009 at 10:45

    I live in stripes too. I actually hadn't looked at the back of these tops, had no idea the stripes on the back were 'regular'. Love them!

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  6. Retro Chick5 October 2009 at 12:28

    They're great, but I think I'd want to wear something underneath!

    Maybe a plain vest.

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  7. love home|life|style5 October 2009 at 16:48

    How cool! love those.

    My daughter and I have been buying stripey tops this weekend....

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  8. yiqin;5 October 2009 at 17:59

    The first hat looks really interesting.

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  9. La Belette Rouge5 October 2009 at 18:36

    I like your Breton tee better than these.

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  10. Kira Aderne5 October 2009 at 19:10

    This is beautiful, a true delight!

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  11. Michael6 October 2009 at 00:42

    A great man once said taht fashion should be an enough inspiration for staying thin.

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  12. Elizabeth6 October 2009 at 01:21

    I love your top tip, Kate. :)

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  13. Liberty London Girl6 October 2009 at 02:19

    No such thing as too many stripes! LLGxx

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  14. WendyB6 October 2009 at 03:37

    I'd have to cut down on the Cadbury.

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  15. StyleSpy6 October 2009 at 06:12

    I like stripes, and I love a good Breton top, but I think M. Gaultier missed the mark on these, I'm afraid. Genius he may be, but these are way too close to those slashed-up t-shirts so beloved of hipster teen-aged fashionistas.


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  16. Grayburn13 October 2009 at 14:32

    Love Gaultier..such attitude!

    xGrayburn

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