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.
