
Whether your references veer towards the work of artists like Bridget Riley and Gerhard Richter or Breton tops and deckchairs, stripes are an inescapable part of visual culture. Summer, however, is when they really shine. Even if you’re not actually anywhere near the French Riviera, donning something striped can feel as liberating as switching on your Out Of Office. Some might even say it’s currently more sensible than being in the French Riviera, but that’s another matter entirely. While your standard iteration of a summer stripe is probably the aforementioned Breton top, they are a lot more diverse than that. Don’t believe us? See for yourself: