If “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” and Steve McQueen’s Aran knit sweater serve as sartorial inspiration, then the fisherman aesthetic is the trend to have on speed dial this season. In the Northern Hemisphere, high-fashion is switching to resort mode, where Khaite’s raffia carryalls are lining Mediterranean shorelines, The Row’s netted jelly sandals have been spotted high-rolling in the south of France, and laidback leather boat shoes are being cast as sartorial skippers in Portofino.
And fashion’s tastemakers are taking note. Jonathan Anderson debuted leather fisherman sandals on the Loewe Spring 2024 runway, Miu Miu dressed models in rope, speedos and water-resistant rainwear, and Ralph Lauren splashed out with Breton stripes and relaxed layers.
Danish high-jewellery designer Ole Lynggaard is leading the charge on marine motifs and nautical accessories — with finely crafted fish hook brooches and fish charms, Lucy Folk’s ethereal pearl bracelets and chokers are anchored by silk fishnet cords in malachite and tobacco, and Jacquemus has an elevated take on the drawstring bucket hat.
For those staying in the Southern Hemisphere this winter, get the look with cool utilitarian (and weatherproof) outerwear (see: Toteme), a chunky cableknit sweater (via Guest In Residence), or Matteau’s slouchy fisherman trousers paired with Alaïa’s mesh ballet flats.
This is T Australia’s selection of chic pieces for embracing the fisherman trend in 2025.
