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Article: New look that's nautical but nice

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April 14, 2005
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IT all started with Gabrielle Chanel and her passion for reinventing sailor's clothing for women. The blue and white and red and white palette became ultra chic, with the nautical theme becoming a summer wardrobe staple.

It's been and gone countless times and this summer, the perennial favourite is back. This time around, however, the seafaring trend has left the old sailing cliches behind in favour of sleek, modern and somewhat sexy piratical looks.

The 2005 nautical theme stemmed from the Balenciaga catwalk with the ultra cool sailor girl dress. Chloe opted for two navy stripes on white silk dresses and tight-fitting jackets worn with shorts, as did Versace and Jil Sander. And Helmut ...

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