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Izzy Stocks blogs on the Yumi-Styled Sightseer
The envied life of an explorer galvanized the Spring/Summer 13 catwalks, with Tommy Hilfiger debuting the wardrobe of a stylish sailor girl. Hilfiger mixed jock-jersey, regatta stripes, laid back denim and rope-ties to create a ready-to-pack selection of basic yet incredibly chic pieces. And beach getaways weren’t the only vacation target – many a designer captured the fashionistas eye by incorporating the allure of the rain forest in their designs. As well as offering the nautical stripes, sundresses and tropical bird prints found in any self respecting summer closet, Yumi has exactly what you need to nail the sightseer persona this season. For example, our quirky camera prints exude an artsy vibe worthy of…
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Sail Away with Nautical Stripes
Our nautical themed Spring/Summer 2013 edit is the perfect companion to those forthcoming boat balls, beach BBQ’s and poolside parties; a classic, preppy piece of sailor-chic. Nauticality reemerges each sunny season as an essential staple of any fashionista’s wardrobe. Tommy Hilfiger (above right) took us on a nautical journey along New York’s Hudson River for his venturesome S/S ‘13 offering. Americana reds, blues and whites made up his explorer-themed colour palette, with buttoned-up sailor dresses and regatta-striped, pyjama style suits strolling down the catwalk. Hilfiger was just one of numerous designers to walk the line, with Dolce and Gabbana (above left) embracing the Breton stripe in their ‘Sea, Sun, Love’ collection. Ruler-lined…