We’re lining up for stripes in 2014! Designers love them because they can be re-interpreted and adapted to every passing fancy, and fashionistas are delighted to be presented with the results.
At Paris Fashion Week, Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing embellished figure-hugging dresses with trails of bling, while Riccardo Tisci’s multi-hued gowns simply sparkled with sequins. At Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri mixed deep colours with strips of embroidery. Femininity was challenged by Givenchy’s trademark edginess, and then made fierce by battle-friendly silver helmets, multi-coloured beading and leather touches, all from Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.
Elswhere, Victoria Beckham’s knife-sharp pleats were a variation on the trend. More pleats came from Proenza Schouler’s shining metallic-fabric midis, while Céline went for monochrome. Everywhere, stripes and pleats strutted the runways in black and white, pastels, and colours , or served as trellis for blossoming flowers. Even the V & A is selling show-stopping geometric tights by Emilio Cavallini, linked to its Italian Fashion exhibition.
You’ll love the versatility of this season’s take on a perennial favourite. Dress down the classic striped blazer with ripped and distressed jeans or shorts. Dish out similar treatment to that other regular, the breton, or enliven it with flower prints, or white skinnies.
Bring monochrome to life with bright accessories, such as an oversize bag, a red scarf or a statement brooch Shake things up by mixing stripes and hoops of different thicknesses; .. Break up the association with a belt Remember to put the less dominant pattern on . the part of your body that you wish to play down At this point, it’s worth reminding you – we’re sure you already know – that verticals make you seem taller, while horizontals accentuate curves.
Small floral prints or polka dots offer a cool contrast to bold stripes, while bigger blooms flourish with any thickness. Blend large checks with pinstripes, or neat dog tooth with fat stripes. Intercept thin lines with a block or strip of the same colour (down the side of trousers, for instance).
Pinstripes bring to mind men’s suits, but we’re certainly not aiming for a traditional male look here – this time around, it’s all about wider, thicker blocks Have fun with colours and combinations -. Choose ties in contrasting shades, for example.
If you’ve ever seen a Bridget Riley painting, you’ll know how mesmerising this pattern can be, in all its variations. Join us in the line-up now!
Featured IS the photo of Fashion blogger Lace Locks And Wearing Striped Top And Skirt From Nordstrom, And Pink Leather Jacket from Zara
Julie Sarinana is wearing a crop boyfriend jeans from Citizens of Humanity, striped top from APC, clutch from ThePertext and shoes from Isabel Marant
Felicia Akerstrom is wearing a striped dress from Zara, boots from Stuart Weitzman, Bag from H&M and sunglasses from Gina Tricot
Jessie Chanes is wearing red and white striped shirt from Uniqlo, white denim skirt from Sheinside and shoes form Zara
Charlotte Hellberg is wearing a vertical striped shirt from H&M, cropped black trousers from J. Crew, shoes and bag from Zara and the sunglasses from Karen Walker
Adenorah is wearing trousers from Revolve Clothing, shoes from Whistles, bag from Saint Laurent, sunglasses from Céline and the top is from Uniqlo
Julie Sarinana is wearing a red and white red striped top from Cpmme Des Garcon, black denim boyfriend shorts from Madewell and the shoes are from Stuart Weitzman
Natalia Cabezas is wearing a striped wide neck top by Dr Denim, skirt from Chic Place and shoes from Jessica Simpson
Kenza Zouiten is wearing a striped dress and shoes from Zara and a bag from Celine
Mija is wearing a striped linen top and denim shorts from One Teaspoon, bag from Celine and boots from Isabel Marant
Charlotte Hellberg is wearing striped shorts and bag from Zara, linen shirt and sandals from & Other Stories and sunglasses from Karen Walker
Negin Mirsalehi is wearing a blue and white striped dress, shoes from from Loeffler Randall, bag from Chanel and a black hat
Sheryl Luke is wearing a striped top from Halston, denim shorts from Rag & Bone, white blazer from French Connection and silver shoes from Jeffrey Campbell
Katelyn Tanita is wearing blue and white striped shorts from Zara and blouse from Otte
Julia Engel is wearing a denim shirt and striped dress from Aritzia, and a clutch from Clare Vivier
Jessica R is wearing a black and white striped dress from TopShop and a bag from Express
Ellen Claesson is wearing a Top from Filippa K, leather jacket from Lxls, jeans from Dr. Denim and shoes from Alexander Wang
Kat Tanita IS wearing a Black and white striped top from Joie, DENIM Shorts from Rag & Bone, bag from Sole Society, from K. Jacques Sandals, Hat from J. Crew and Sunglasses from Celine
Striped Asymmetrical Dress Unknown Fashion Blogger
Collage Vintage IS wearing a striped shirt and Shorts from Zara and Karen Walker Sunglasses from
Evelina Barry IS Wearing A Striped Top, Skater Skirt, Bag And Shoes, All From Forever21
Pernille Teisbaek Is Wearing Striped Trousers From Zara
HapaTime Is Wearing A White Skirt From Romwe, Striped Top From American Apparel, Brown Belt From Oasap
Walk In Wonderland Is Wearing A Striped Bikini Top And Patterned Bottoms From Target
Sincerely Jules Is Wearing A Beige Trench Coat From Babaton, Striped T-Shirt From Wilfred, Shorts From Rag & Bone, Shoes & Other Stories From And Handbag From Goyard
Tiffany Borland Is Wearing A Striped Dress From ASOS, Purse From ASOS And Gold Tipped Shoes From Chloe
Song Of Style Wearing Striped Button Down Shirt From Equipment And A Leather Flare Skirt
Collage Vintage Is Wearing Bag And Striped Top Urban Outfitters By And Shorts From Levis
SANNA Tranlov Is Wearing A Simple Striped Blouse From H & M
Stella Wants To Die Is Wearing Skirt And Bag From Stradivarius, Boots From Sendra And Shirt From Bershka
Sincerely Jules Wearing Striped Tee From COS, Jeans From Denim & Supply by RL, Antik Batik By Clutch
Sincerely Jules Wearing Striped Dress
Angela Blick In Leather And Stripes 
Andee Layne Wearing Striped Knit Top From Windsor and Janessa Leone Fedora
Arty Filles Wearing Striped Top From COS – Shorts From Pull & Bear, Sunglasses From Ray-Ban And Bag From Yves Saint Laurent 
Pernille In A Striped Jumper Caught By Vanessa Jackman At London Fashion Week 2014
Be Sugar And Spice Wearing Striped Dress From Sheinside, Hat From Globe Bolso And A Simple Zara Bag 
Gustavsson frida In Striped Skirt For Mavi Jeans Spring 2014 
Sarah Sherman Samuel Wearing Striped Dress by Madewell And Military Style Jacket By Madewell
With Love From Kat Wearing Vince Striped Sweater, James Jeans, J.Crew Scarf, Michael Kors Watch And Fendi Bag
Sincerely Jules In Tee From GAP Skirt From Zara Isabel Marant Boots From Ray Ban Sunglasses
Vydia Rishie Wearing A Striped Dress From Cotton On, Denim Jacket From Cheap Monday, Bag From The Bag And Shoes Department From Tony Bianco
The Brooklyn Blonde Goes With Street Style Striped Skirt
Sincerely Jules Is Wearing Overalls From American Eagle, Striped T-Shirt From Hye Park And Lune , Proenza Schouler Bag From, Emporio Armani Hat And Sandals From From Havaianas
Sarah Mikaela In Vintage Cardigan Striped T-Shirt And Saba Zara Jeans
Above the two of Allison IS Kadoche In Striped Jacket Via Citizen Couture and Getty
Striped Fashion Trend Camilla And Marc Navigation Stripe Skirt
Joanna Hillman Striped Outfit From Top To Bottom Gotta Love The Shoes
Jessica Stein of Tuula Vintage Isabel Marant Studded Sandals Wearing Striped Tee, Proenza Schouler Blazer and a Handbag
Striped Blouse Beige Bag Via Vogue Spain March 2014
Caroline Harper Is Wearing A Striped Top Jeans From Rag & Bone Shoes And Coat From J.Crew
Striped Skirt Unknown Designer / Photographer
Stripes Fashion Trend 2014 Unknown Model / Photographer
Fashion Blogger Mariana Is Wearing Oversized Cardigan From Zara, Striped Top And Bag From H & M, Jeans From Bershka, Shoes From Zara
Be Sugar And Spice Is Wearing A Striped Dress From H & M, And Red Sandals From Zara
