Marinière Méridien – Marine/Tulipe
A military ruling in 1858 introduced the striped tee to the official wardrobe of quartermasters and sailors in the French Navy with its particular characteristics: 21 white stripes measuring 20mm and 20 or 21 blue stripes measuring 10mm. The 20th century brought this nautical motif into the mainstream. Sailors in the Merchant Navy and fishermen and the boating community brought it on board, and it wasn’t long before it became a fashion must-have picked up by creatives and intellectuals (think Coco Chanel, Pablo Picasso). Since then, celebrities and fashion designers have turned it into a symbol of vintage French fashion – universal and timeless.
Saint James is the Normandy-based purveyor of the original Breton Striped Shirt or "Marinière". This item is produced in its employee-owned atelier in Normandy, France, where only the finest ingredients are sourced for pieces that last decades.
The Meridien striped shirt, made from heavy cotton jersey, is a true advocate for authenticity. This essential basic, almost like a sweatshirt, features a straight shape that makes it suitable for both men and women.
Made in France
Material: 100% carded cotton
Care: Machine wash cold. Do not tumble dry.