If you thought that camouflage patterns and earthy colours are the only inheritance the armed forces have gifted the world of fashion, think again. In contrast to the olive and khaki of the military, the naval forces inspired us with hues of white, red and blues. Breton Stripes, now a sartorial staple, began its journey as a seafarers clothing in the French Navy. Nautical clothing has been adopted in fashion both – as a symbol of national pride and as a symbol of solidarity. Over the years, nautical fashion has gone from being exclusive to sailors to beachwear to an elevated, everyday style that is chic and effortless.
The Mufti nautical polo shirt collection sits at the intersection of dressed urban wear and casual athleisure with borrowed design cues and fits from the best of both worlds. It’s young – slip into one and you will immediately knock off a decade or two in appearance than when you are wearing that monogrammed solid polo tee.