12 Ways to Make Stripes and Polka Dots Interesting Again
Graphic materials and patterns don’t have to feel old hat. Every season, designers find new and compelling ways to make the familiar stripes and polka dots come alive again. Here, what’s on our wish list this month, from Monse to Stella McCartney.
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“Stripes and polka dots are such familiar patterns, and yet designers continually find ways to make them look fresh and modern.” -Rickie De Sole, Fashion Market and Accessories Director
From left: Monse dress, $1,490, net-a-porter.com; Stella McCartney earring, $415, net-a-porter.com; Giuseppe Zanotti Design sneakers, $750, giuseppezanottidesign.com. Calvin Klein Collection dress, $1,995, calvinklein.com; Stella McCartney earring, $415, net-a-porter.com; Giuseppe Zanotti Design sneakers, $750, giuseppezanottidesign.com.
2Michael Kors Collection top, $1,295, michaelkors.com.
3Chanel sandals, $925, Chanel stores, 800.550.0005.
4La Ligne pants, $275, lalignenyc.com.
5David Yurman cuffs, $850 each, davidyurman.com.
6Paco Rabanne bag, $3,290, barneys.com.
7Stella McCartney Look, dress, $2,315, and trousers, $1,095, net-a-porter.com.Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. earrings, $750, tiffany.com; Calvin Klein Collection sneakers, $695, calvinklein.com.
“It’s impossible not to make a statement in this number.” -Caroline Grosso, Senior Digital Fashion Editor
8Galop d’Hermès, $240, hermes.com.
“It’s big news when a venerable house like Hermès announces a new head perfumer. Enter Christine Nagel, with this runaway debut—a bold rose wrapped in leather.” -Jane Larkworthy, Executive Beauty Director
9J. Mendel Blouse, $1,295, J. Mendel, New York, 212.832.5830
“Gilles Mendel, a master of both eveningwear and fur, has infused his feminine sensibility into daytime pieces, like this polka-dot pussy-bow blouse.” -Sam Milner, Senior Market Editor and Manager
10Verdura Earrings, $6,000, verdura.com.
“Verdura has elegantly reconceived the classic pearl drop by adding an ebony frame.” -Grace Fuller, Jewelry Editor
11Stuart Weitzman Sneakers, $398, Stuart Weitzman, New York, 212.750.2555.
“These jaunty black and white slip-ons dress up denim or dress down, well, a dress.” -Nora Milch, Accessories Editor
12Bally Bag, $1,650, bally.com.
“The woven pattern gives this ladylike purse a graphic edge.” -Sam Walker, Associate Accessories and Men’s Market Editor
13Maison Lacroix Collection for Roche Bobois Cubes, $1,090 each, roche-bobois.com.
“The fabled couture house’s first furniture collection reprises many of Christian’s signature motifs, like, naturellement, the cabanon stripe.” -Alix Browne, Features Director
14Jitrois Skirt, $1,450, jitrois.com; Altuzarra belt, price upon request, altuzarra.com.
“In patent leather, this simple A-line skirt is anything but basic.” -Sarah Zendejas, Fashion Market Editor
15Bernardaud Goblets, $82–$139, bernardaud.com
“These cups, which come in a range of colors, make superchic pen holders.” -Karin Nelson, Senior Features Editor
16Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, mandarinoriental.com.
“As if Marrakech weren’t alluring enough, this hotel offers a glamorous mix of Arabic, Berber, and Andalusian styles—plus a world-class spa.” -Jeff Burch, Deputy Art Director
