Maritime-Inspired Style: How to Wear Spring’s Fisherman Trend
Every season, there are trends. I hate to use that word, because to many, it implies something will soon go out of style. That’s not how I mean it. From going to market and working as a buyer, I’ve learned that certain styles or colors tend to appear in every line. As we know from The Devil Wears Prada, it’s often a trickle-down effect from the luxury brands. I’ve also learned it can start with the fabric markets—they can set the tone for a season. Another reason? Consumers crave newness. If “structured” has reigned supreme for a few years, then naturally, the pendulum will swing back toward casual.
This spring, there was definitely a fisherman trend. We picked up on it when we saw so many fisherman-style sandals—they were everywhere, along with boat shoes. Combined with all the classic stripes, cable knits, and rainwear, it was clear this look was having a moment. You could call it the Maine vibe. And as someone who aspires to “summer” in Maine, I’m here for it.
So dig out your old yellow raincoat and your coziest cable knit sweater, and mix in a few new pieces—like the fisherman sandal. We’re all in on the maritime-inspired look, and we’ve put together some outfits for our Stylebook readers to help you channel it.
