Who said that stripes were nautical? For many seasons, fashion has interpreted stripes in the summer collections with a marine feel. Red and white or blue and white shirts teamed with shorts or white cropped trousers flooded the summer collections lending them a nautical inspired look.

For FW11, Dolce&Gabbana, to maintain the eccentric key to the collection, present a wide variety of striped knitwear, more inspired by a slightly dark gondolier than an all American squeaky-clean sailor.

Crew Neck Jumper €345, Jeans €325, Boots €625, Trilby €145

A sleek yet iconographic eccentric look. Team a cotton jersey t-shirt with maroon and grey stripes to baggy rusty jeans.

V Neck Jumper €195, Shirt €355, Trousers €235, Boots €645

For a splash of colour, layer over a plaid shirt this thin horizontal red and grey v-neck jumper. The cropped flannel trousers and work boots lend the look an urban feel

T Shirt €315, Patchwork Pants €845, Boots €625, Suspenders €295

A retro inspired almost chimney sweep ensemble will hone in on the eccentric feel of the whole collection. Felt patchwork cargo pants, a cotton jersey slim striped t-shirt and suspenders make for a truly outstanding outfit.

Crew Neck Jumper €245, Shirt €275, Trousers €475, Brogues €545, Trilby €145

For those who prefer a more formal look, stripes, in the form of a crew neck jumper in shades of grey are just the trick. Wear over a white shirt for a more formal yet comfortable look.

Turtle Neck Jumper €245, Jeans €355

In the dead of winter this chunky polo neck jumper with grey and white maxi stripes will make you feel cosy.

Crew Neck Jumper €375, Jeans €325, Boots €645

Staying true to the Dolce&Gabbana style this grey stripes and red and white houndstooth jumper is kooky yet chic.

Crew Neck Jumper €225, Jeans €325

This festive red ensemble touches on both the accent colour of the collection and the eccentricity behind the inspiration of Dolce&Gabbana’s FW11.

Crew Neck Jumper €345, Patwork Pants €845, Brogues €525

Mix and matching taken to the max. Maxi and mini stripes make a bold statement when matched to two tone flannel cargo pants.

Crew Neck Jumper €345, Shirt €375, Trousers €295, Boots €625

For a total grey look, these flannel trousers, striped jersey long sleeved t-shirt and grey shirt make for a semi formal statement outfit.

Styled by: Yuri Ahn

Written by: Valentina Zannoni

Credits: Dolce&Gabbana

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