Since Elvis Presley donned black and white for
Jailhouse Rock, monochrome stripes have been associated with a rebel spirit. And no one wears them better than Nicolas Ghesquière muse and '60s pop star Francoise Hardy – queen of the leather jacket.
SS15 Style: Dolce & Gabbana’s set of boxy coats and ruffled skirts give the no-nonsense style a girlish kick, whilst MSGM and Isabel Marant Étoile retain the tomboyish ease of the block stripes.
Wear If: You want to achieve the off-duty glamour of a timeless French style icon.
Wear With: Black flicked eyeliner and boots.