SAILCOUTURE

SailCouture

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A reference companion to the museum — nautical fashion, the world of sailing and boating, the fabrics and materials of coastal dressing, and the seaside lifestyle. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.

Nautical Fashion

The wardrobe — the Breton stripe and sailor suit, pea coats and boat shoes, espadrilles and blazers, and the icons of maritime style.

14 entries

Sailing & Boating

The world it comes from — sailing and yachts, regattas and yacht clubs, knots and rigging, and the seamanship behind the style.

13 entries

Fabrics & Materials

What it's made of — linen and cotton, denim and wool, silk and leather, waterproof fabrics, and the textiles of coastal dressing.

13 entries

Coastal Lifestyle

Where it's worn — beaches and seaside resorts, cruises and marinas, sunglasses and sun hats, and the easy life of the coast.

12 entries