Nautical style

Top down: Captain Edward Vernon in British naval uniform (c1750), Prince Albert wearing a sailor's uniform (1846), French sailor in uniform (early-1900), Coco Chanel wearing her iconic version of the marinière (1928), Japanese schoolgirls - nautical style is popular for school uniforms in Japan (2009), unknown family group in San Sebastián, showing nautical style for children was now popular by this time (1917)

Nautical style, also known as maritime fashion, is an iconic and enduring style of dress that has its roots in the traditional naval uniforms of Britain and France. Over the years it has transitioned into civilian maritime attire, leisurewear, and a globally recognisable fashion genre. Its ongoing appeal lies in its simplicity, durability, and clearly defined visual identity.

It has featured in the work of top fashion designers, most notably Coco Chanel, who included a female version of the marinière in her 1917 collection, and Jean Paul Gaultier, who relaunched it for men, as part of his Boy Toy collection, in 1983.

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