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Maximalists, brace yourselves and your wallets, because prints are making a major comeback this summer. It all began with everyone's newfound love for polka dots, and as the pattern resurgence settled (ha, get it), another nostalgic print has been reinvented: stripes.

And I’m not referring to the traditional black and white Breton stripe shirts that remind us of caricatured historical prisoners or French sailors. We tried that back in 2012, and it didn’t have much staying power. Now, brands are experimenting with colors, silhouettes, and making the pattern far more wearable for everyday use.

Stripes don’t exclusively have to be horizontal or vertical, we’re going diagonal, baby! (Image: Marimekko)

Rugby tops are going to be absolutely everywhere. (Image: Marimekko)

Stripes were practically ubiquitous during Copenhagen Fashion Week back in August, appearing on runways and in street style alike. Designers such as Marimekko, OpéraSPORT, and Baum und Pferdgarten showcased a vibrant array of rugby shirts and jumpers on their respective runways, earning the Scandi-fashion scene’s seal of approval for the trend.

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Earlier this year, Dior, Chanel, and Proenza Schouler also highlighted this emerging trend during their SS25 runways. These designers primarily adhered to the classic black and white color palette, but reimagined the nostalgic design to better align with contemporary silhouettes. No Monopoly jail stripes here!

Louis Vuitton SS5 Runway. (Image: Louis Vuitton)

Dior SS25 Runway. (Image: Dior)

Prada and Louis Vuitton also explored stripes, but in a more inventive fashion. Both brands experimented with color combinations, and Louis Vuitton added drama and dimension through puffy sleeves and peplum hems.

As trends tend to do, stripes have filtered down from high-end designers to more accessible brands. So, if you've been admiring creators on Instagram and TikTok sporting marshmallow-striped rugby jerseys or vibrant Breton stripe tops, we've curated 12 pieces to inject some fun into your wardrobe.

12 Stripe Outfits That Are Scandi-Chic

Lioness Bloom Long Sleeve Top

If you haven’t seen this blue and brown striped long sleeve from Lioness, I worry you might be living under a rock — it’s everywhere. It’s a fantastic way to incorporate stripes into your wardrobe on a casual, everyday basis. And paired with the mini shorts? Super cute!

Shop Lioness, $69

Image: The Iconic.

Glassons Oversized Stripe Polo Top

Blue and brown is clearly the color combination of the moment. If you want to dive into the rugby jersey trend, Glassons offers a cute and comfy oversized polo top that’ll do the trick.

Shop Glassons, $49.99

Image: Glassons.