Stripes: A Spring/Summer Delight
12th March 2015 In 1846, Queen Victoria most likely did not realise that she launched an historical fashion when she dressed her four-year-old son Prince Edward Albert in stripes. Two centuries later, stripes dominate the style scene this season. And not only in fashion – stripes are high on the style radar for eyewear and accessories. Swedish designer Anna-Karin Karlsson goes superbly nautical with her classy navy and white stripe sunglasses Rose et La Mer (above). www.annakarinkarlsson.com
Kids love stripes – and Zoobug’s adorable sunglasses in vibrant red and white stripes are ideal for youngsters. Sunny is equipped with polarized lenses for 100% UV protection – so important for young, vulnerable eyes. www.zoobug.com
Stripes also intrigue scarf designer Alexia Parmigiani, and her elegant black and white stripe design – Daydream – can be worn in many variations. Daydream is from the Spring/Summer 2015 “Dream Beyond the Lens” Alexia collection. Visit www.alexiafashion.co.uk for more luxurious scarves from the British designer.
Stripy sunglasses are a highlight at Vuarnet in France, with a voluminous frame – Style VL1504 – and stripes lining the inside of the glasses. The vibrant black/white motif exudes graphic chic. Vuarnet frames are handcrafted in France. www.vuarnet.com
Pierre Eyewear creates stripes with subtlety of style in a sleek optical frame. Claudia RCO9 Matt mixes modern facets with vintage elegance. The result is a design with individuality and distinction. www.pierre-eyewear.com With so many exciting variations available, this is definitely the time to wear stripes! JG