This passing trend converted into a timeless classic a good few years ago now. Navy style knows no time boundaries, it is back again this season again in the form of striped tops, capri trousers, anchor prints, double button jackets and a mix of colours that go from blue, white and red.

The details: in metallized colours. Every season, sailor style reinvents itself on the catwalk. It is associated historically with brands such as Coco Chanel and Jean Paul Gaultier who always render to the look of the high seas. This summer, Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana have surprised us with some navy looks with easily identified garments such as the striped Bretón shirt or the lady bags.

Where does the sailor style come from?

This look has something that charms people each season. It originates in the XIX century, in the midst of the Victorian era when the Royal Navy was formed in Great Britain. In the 30s it was decided that the workers of the navy would wear a uniform to distinguish them from the fishermen. Crossed jackets with metallic gold buttons for the naval officers and striped shirts for the sailors so they could be seen if they fell in the water. During a Royal visit, the very same Queen Victoria became infatuated by the uniforms, and shortly after this, it became the official uniform for the whole navy.

In the fashion world, it was Coco Chanel that introduced striped shirts into their daily styles, a garment that portays this coveted and immaterial french chic. Mademoiselle Gabrielle was fascinated by the typical sailor garments and decided to incorporate this print into the female wardrobe. Other celebrities have gone down in history wearing an inmortal striped shirt such as the actress Audeey Hepburn, the actor James Dean or the painter Pablo Picaso.

If you want to follow this style in your own way, Gratacós has a beautiful jacquard with fine blue lines so you can design your garments with a high seas look.