Fashion

Step into summer in stripes like our favourite street stylers

By Josefin Forsberg
Copenhagen fashion week guest wears colourful striped sweater over light green skirt

Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde

Be it Brigitte Bardot in Breton stripes or Marimekko's cult classic the Tasaraita T-shirt, stripes have a long and illustrious sartorial history. Now street stylers are rejigging this print with a stroke of styling genius for 2023

Stripes have made a resounding comeback across the board, dominating the fashion calendar both on and off the runway as of late. During the latest fashion weeks, designers unleashed their creativity, infusing stripes with an undeniable sense of modernity. Gone are the days of traditional pinstripes and predictable monochrome colour palettes. Instead, we were treated to a kaleidoscope of mesmerising patterns and electrifying hues, creating an unparalleled visual feast for the fashion-hungry crowd.

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It was a mode quickly adored by our favourite street stylers. On the pavements of New York and the cobblestoned streets of Paris, stripes were displayed in a diverse range of widths and orientations on display. Vertical versions elongated silhouettes, creating a sense of statuesque elegance, while horizontal lines took on a more playful and energetic vibe – exemplified by fuzzy Loewe knits and crochet skirts.

The most impactful interpretations of stripes this season came in the form of punchy colourways. Vibrant primary colours collided in a symphony of hues, creating a visual feast for the eyes in Copenhagen, where bright aquatic blues mingled with citrus shades of orange. This chromatic explosion injected a renewed energy into the current fashion landscape, leaving spectators exhilarated and yearning for more – and more we shall have.

Whether vertical or horizontal, monochrome or multicoloured, stripes symbolise audacity, confidence, and unapologetic self-expression. Scroll below for new inspiration on incorporating this classic into your closet.

Copenhagen fashion week guest matches turquoise striped shorts with bikini top and cowboy boots

CPHFW SS23 . Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde

Milan fashion week guest wears striped crochet skirt with baby blue blazer and cream sweater

MFW SS23. Photo: Phil Oh

Copenhagen fashion week guest wears striped oversized shirt with pink pants and clutch

CPHFW SS23. Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde

Copenhagen fashion week guest wears striped turtleneck under leather coat

CPHFW SS23 . Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde

Copenhagen fashion week guest wears long sleeve striped top with black puffer skirt

CPHFW SS23 . Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde

London fashion week guest wears striped oversized shirt

LFW SS23 . Photo: Phil Oh

Paris fashion week guests wears light grey striped set matched with clutch

PFW SS23. Photo: Phil Oh

Seoul fashion week guests wears brown/black striped set with brown sweater

SFW SS23 . Photo: Young day

London fashion week guest wears striped set

LFW SS23 . Photo: Phil Oh

Paris fashion week guest wears colourful striped sweater with blue jeans and heeled brown boots

PFW SS23 . Photo: Phil Oh

Copenhagen fashion week guest wears striped cropped blouse with long skirt

PFW SS23 . Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde

Milan fashion week guest wears vibrant striped turtleneck with green pants and brown boots

MFW SS23 .