French Navy's marinière tops will go on sale for the first time on Thursday, with proceeds going towards improving the working conditions of sailors on board.
The humble jersey Breton combines fashion and function like no other item. It was decreed the official uniform of the French Navy back in 1858, as a second-skin top that would make it easier to spot sailors who had fallen overboard, but it’s since become a classic style staple.There’s no denying the humble Breton top is a timeless buy.
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