By Kate Bernard & Lauren Caruso
This spring, designers are headed out east. But you don’t have to be Nantucket-bound—or even the proud owner of a yacht—to nail the season’s rising nautical trend. Marked by quintessential Northeast hallmarks like bold stripes and polished linen, classic prep-inspired pieces are equal parts timeless and sophisticated. In fact, Spring’s iteration of the classic coastal-cool trend is even more refined than the fisherman aesthetic that came before it: Designers like Loewe, Tod’s, Brunello Cucinelli, and Prada debuted crisp, preppy separates and breezy dresses that take a cue from early naval crew designs—now thoughtfully reimagined for the fashion set.
It’s all in the subtle details: To nail the brief, look to moneyed maritime design elements like sailor collars with contrast detailing, Breton stripes across a loose-fitting polo, chunky cable knit sweaters, and of course, the ultimate signifier of East Coast-prep, boat shoes. Ready to sail into spring with a little prep in your step? Shop the edit below.
![Calling all artists: What does your Bal Harbour Shops dream look like?
The 7th annual Bal Harbour Shops Creative Challenge is officially underway. This year, we invite illustrators from around the world to explore The Art of Dreaming—reimagining Bal Harbour Shops as a place where fashion, dining, nature, art and culture collide, and the impossible feels beautifully possible.
In partnership with Fida Worldwide, one Grand Prize winner will receive $3,500, have their work published in the Winter 2026 issue of Bal Harbour Magazine, and be commissioned for an upcoming editorial illustration project. Three finalists will each receive $750 and be featured across our digital channels.
Ready to dream? Submit your original work by October 16 [link in bio] and share it on Instagram using #BHSCreativeDream.](https://www.balharbourshops.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
