The Republic: Banana Republic from the Inside Out

While catching up with a favorite film this weekend — the Hitchcock classic, To Catch a Thief — we couldn’t help but notice how great those nautical stripes look on Mr. Grant (and how on trend they are for spring)!

We got to wondering what other classic icons we could find wearing this timeless look. Here are a few images we came across. If inspiration were a crime, we’d gladly be behind bars to follow this trend.

1. Coco Chanel 2. Bridget Bardot 3. James Dean 4. Jackie Kennedy 5. Audrey Hepburn

(Jackie Kennedy photo via Life.com)

Classic styles with a nod to nautical are what every guy needs in his closet right now. Think straight-up stripes, sweaters that pay homage to the coolest of captains and iconic peacoats with military detailing. Mix and match neutrals with bold color and a range of textures for looks that are undeniably modern.

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