Eponymous with sun-drenched summers in the south of France, nautical style has never not been chic, but this season it's more enviable than ever, with designers like Hermès using it as a jumping-off point for beautiful, considered pieces inspired by life at sea.

Art often, naturally, reflects life. But sometimes the balance shifts, with real-world trends taking direction from creative movements instead. Here, we plot the pivotal movements and artists who have influenced beauty trends across the ages.

Whether a polo or rugby shirt, the season’s brightest tops come in bold stripes

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