Undoubtedly synonymous with workwear (but never forget that stint in the early 00s when it became an unexpected party wear staple) the humble pinstripe has had its fair share of attention over the years, with an unexpected boomerang back into style for AW24. A little nugget for the fashion history enthusiasts among us, mentions of pinstripes go as far back as The Canterbury Tales and were historically used by London banks to identify their employees - hence their association with whip-smart Corporate attire. © Robino Salvatore Naomi Campbell at a Dolce&Gabbana party © Samir Hussein Kate Middleton wearing a blue navy pinstripe blazer in Cardiff © Jacopo Raule Emma Corrin at the Miu Miu show in Paris No longer restricted to the boardroom, pinstripes have become an unexpectedly versatile print that can veer between casual and über smart depending on your styling.
Famous fans include Kate Middleton, Naomi Campbell and Zendaya, with the latter having a soft spot for top-to-toe Vivienne Westwood stripes. © Christian Vierig Proving that checks and pinstripes make for a perfect pairing © Edward Berthelot Maria Rosaria Rizzo wears a grey pinstripe suit by Ungaro Paris © Valentina Frugiuele Tan Suan wears a navy and pink pinstripe skirt in Paris For AW24 pinstriped perfection was spotted on the runway at Simone Rocha and Remain, with both designers plumping for pinstripe two-pieces. Don't be afraid to experiment with colours (black, navy and white make up the traditional pinstr.
