Breton has become a word synonymous with simple but serious French style. The low-key wardrobe staple has a perennially chic appeal that has ensured the popularity of this classic striped top has ...

The tricot raye, or Breton striped shirt, became part of the French naval ... Gaultier famously appropriated the marinière for his 1983 men’s collection, “L’Homme Objet” (“Boy Toy”).