by Leonore Dicker
 
Nautical chic has been in fashion for years. Jean-Paul Gaultier has even built a career around it by making white-and-navy stripes his trademark while Vivienne Westwood chose punk-fuelled pirates as her go-to nautical wear. So how did these garbs –from white fishermen’s top to the classic yacht club blazer– become so fashionable?
 
In this fascinating hardcover, fashion historian Amber Jane Butchart investigates the ties between maritime wear and high fashion. The book is divided into five different chapters, each considering a different aquatic profession: The Officer, The Sailor, The Fisherman, The Sportsman and The Pirate. Every chapter includes stories, facts and trends.