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.

  1. Bonpoint navy cardigan with sailor collar

    Bonpoint

    Esplanade cardigan
  2. Loewe polo sweater in navy with a long white self-tie belt

    Loewe

    Polo sweater
  3. Bottega Veneta blue brown and white woven bag with a gold embellishment
  4. Brunello Cucinelli blue and white striped button up dress shirt
  5. Silvia Tcherassi single-shoulder navy blue and white stripe asymmetrical blouse

    Silvia Tcherassi

    Sebastiana blouse
  6. Santoni red stiletto heels with brown, blue, and white accents

    Santoni

    Serpentine sandals
  7. Ralph Lauren creme cotton turtleneck knitted sweater

    Ralph Lauren

    Cotton turtleneck sweater
  8. Miu Miu white lace up leather loafers

    Miu Miu

    Leather loafers
  9. Aquazzura white tie lace up espadrille sandals with flower detailing

    Aquazzura

    Broderie espadrilles
  10. Loro Piana white leather wicker bag

    Loro Piana

    Bale micro wicker bag
  11. Roger Vivier textured canvas square toe slingback flats

    Roger Vivier

    Belle Vivier slingbacks
  12. Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello brown, tan, and white bucket bag

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