Pinstripes may traditionally be considered an autumnal print, but now street stylers are bringing this cold weather classic into summer
Few prints are as perennial as a pinstripe, a point quickly proven when comparing the current street style trends with those of yesteryear. Just consider how effortlessly Marlene Dietrich’s subversive suiting would fit into the fashion crowds of Paris and Milan this past season – especially the set sporting striped tailoring.
Be it a more traditional, androgynous guise – as seen on Anna Dello Russo, topped with a traditional black tie – or deconstructed for a more modern appearance, pinstripes were practically everywhere.
We can thank the usual culprits for the print’s somewhat surprising emergence in our daily wardrobe rotation this summer: Alessandro Michele’s last collection for Gucci presented cream coloured sets with bleached stripes, while Boss, in contrast, opted for a stark black on white weave. Coperni, on the other hand, went for the timeless white on black we’ve all come to love – especially in the form of a waistcoat.
Below, scroll through our favourite striped looks for a new ‘fit to fit the office this summer. Preferably layered over a silky slip with juxtaposed brogues, or worn as a set spanning loosely tailored trousers, button-up vest and blazer.
![Copenhagen Fashion Week guest wears pinstripe vest over beige suit and orange shorts](https://images.vs-static.com/uljWwQYDtH574YtxtL9gYXe07dQ=/1x0:2580x3868/1900x0/copenhagen_fashion_week_ss23_street_style_acielle_styledumonde_day1_027_jpg_5f0b817cb3/copenhagen_fashion_week_ss23_street_style_acielle_styledumonde_day1_027_jpg_5f0b817cb3.webp)
CPHFW SS23. Photo: Acielle / Style Du Monde
![Milan Fashion Week AW23 guest wears pinstripe Gucci blazer and tartan skirt with cowboy hat](https://images.vs-static.com/5X13x2wEueTJ2ZShRTBHmr2MqFQ=/572x0:1819x1870/1900x0/MILAN_STREETSTYLE_DAY_3_201_jpg_63b564f243/MILAN_STREETSTYLE_DAY_3_201_jpg_63b564f243.webp)
MFW AW23. Photo: Phil Oh
![Copenhagen Fashion Week guest wears pinstripe blazer and pants with dark blue shirt](https://images.vs-static.com/Fmwq9b8E4xwg76NlhQIbXouyC9I=/1900x0/copenhagen_fashion_week_ss23_street_style_acielle_styledumonde_day3_046_jpg_3ed834082c/copenhagen_fashion_week_ss23_street_style_acielle_styledumonde_day3_046_jpg_3ed834082c.webp)
CPHFW SS23. Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde
![Milan Fashion Week guest wears dark blue pinstripe blazer with light blue shirt and black tie](https://images.vs-static.com/stSE--6BDC_19alX1o2OxaOwmJk=/550x0:1797x1870/1900x0/MILANFW_23_STREETSTYLE_PHILOH_DAY_3_002_jpg_d2d3135c97/MILANFW_23_STREETSTYLE_PHILOH_DAY_3_002_jpg_d2d3135c97.webp)
MFW SS23. Photo: Phil Oh
![London Fashion Week Guest wears greige pinstripe suit with grey sweater and bright yellow scarf](https://images.vs-static.com/s6ZCIcmlkxWWkyfZ42sU_1GsHt0=/701x0:1948x1870/1900x0/LONDON_STREETSTYLE_PHILOH_DAY_2_2011_jpg_bea5bc5076/LONDON_STREETSTYLE_PHILOH_DAY_2_2011_jpg_bea5bc5076.webp)
LFW AW23 . Photo: Phil Oh
![London Fashion Week guest pairs pinstripe suit with brown leather bag and matching sunglasses](https://images.vs-static.com/j3Oe2ReiiV3BGWE1kI8sJIrWmBk=/666x0:1912x1870/1900x0/LFW_STREETSTYLE_PHILOH_DAY_2_011_jpg_0448c5636a/LFW_STREETSTYLE_PHILOH_DAY_2_011_jpg_0448c5636a.webp)
LFW SS23 . Photo: Phil Oh
![Paris Fashion Week guest wears pinstripe blazer with dark blue suit pants and black scarf](https://images.vs-static.com/7wraIMHf-qLTfUw0bi4Dn47nZOY=/687x0:1933x1869/1900x0/PARIS_COUTURE_STREETSTYLE_PHILOH_DAY_3_2030_jpg_76fd7b36ab/PARIS_COUTURE_STREETSTYLE_PHILOH_DAY_3_2030_jpg_76fd7b36ab.webp)
PFW SS23 . Photo: Phil Oh
![CPHFW guest wears pinstripe two piece](https://images.vs-static.com/lRVyjXwyzVYo8UQeuKtge7NGTSw=/1900x0/copenhagen_fashion_week_ss23_street_style_acielle_styledumonde_day1_030_jpg_9aa54d5d4d/copenhagen_fashion_week_ss23_street_style_acielle_styledumonde_day1_030_jpg_9aa54d5d4d.webp)
CPHFW SS23. Photo: Acielle / Style Du Monde
![Paris Fashion Week guest wears pinstripe suit with flat brim fedora](https://images.vs-static.com/_MCJZB3zl9UHHS5jgo4wjlCzUB8=/596x0:1843x1870/1900x0/PARIS_COUTURE_STREETSTYLE_PHILOH_DAY_1_2021_jpg_d2ffff542c/PARIS_COUTURE_STREETSTYLE_PHILOH_DAY_1_2021_jpg_d2ffff542c.webp)
PFW AW23. Photo: Phil Oh