RIBBON CUTTING
A Peter Pilotto set takes a simple pinstripe and slices and dices it to create a look that's got all angles covered. Jacket, price on request through www.peterpilotto.com. Peter Pilotto skirt, $690 (U.S.) at Bergdorf Goodman (www.bergdorfgoodman.com). Sandals, $155 through ca.hunterboots.com. Marni earrings, $530 (U.S.) at Esti's (www.estisonly.com). Sunglasses, $250 through www.guildeyewear.com.
RAISING THE BAR
Awning stripes in a rainbow of hues help make Tanya Taylor's collection the most eye-popping example of the trend. Tan a Taylor dress, $7 95 (U.S.) at Nordstrom (www.nordstrom.com). Paul Andrew shoes, $795 (U.S.) through www.paulandrew.com. Marni necklace, $520 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). Yosuzi hat, £260 through www.yosuzi.com.
HITTING YOUR STRIATION
The secret to layering stripes is searching out pieces with connecting tones, and colour blocking your accessories. Coat, $1,495 (U.S.) through www.novisnyc.com. Dress, $390 through www.comrags.com. Paul Andrew shoes, $725 (U.S.) through www.fwrd.com. Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer necklace, $340 (U.S.) through www.jaclynmayer.com. Belt, $48.50 at J.Crew (www.jcrew.com).
WINNING STREAKS
A combo of rustic linen, fine silk and playful pailettes prove the material nature of your pieces doesn't limit how much you can mix and match. Smythe jacket, $7 95 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). Top, $298 through www.pinktartan.com. Shorts, $358 at J.Crew. Sandals, $98 at Banana Republic (www.bananarepublic.ca). Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer necklace, $298 (U.S.) through www.jaclynmayer.com. Sunglasses, $612 at Cutler and Gross (www.cutlerandgross.com).
LINE ITEM
Sometimes one statement piece – like this mod Suno dress – is all you need to make your stripe appreciation known. Suno dress, $1,195 (U.S.) at Ikram (www.ikram.com). Bag, $78.50, shoes, $353 at J.Crew (www.jcrew.com). Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer necklace, $195 U.S. through www.jaclynmayer.com.
HIT THE STRIP
Spring's new looser silhouettes guarantee there's ample fabric on which to show off a lined look. Sportmax top, $795, pants, $1,095 at Max Mara (www.maxmara.com). MICHAEL Michael Kors bag, $288 through www.michaelkors.ca. Marni necklace, $520 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). Hat, £260 through www.yosuzi.com. Shoes, $110 at Aldo (www.aldoshoes.com).
PHOTO SHOOT CREDITS: Makeup and hair by Vanessa Jarman for NARS/P1M.ca. Manicure by Wendy Rorong for Essie/Plutino Group. Set design by James Reiger. Model: Naro at NEXT Models Canada.