Julia Leach on Perfecting the Striped T-shirt, or the ‘Paperclip of Personal Style’ (nymag)
Julia Leach is a virtuoso of the well-considered detail. Everything about
CHANCE, her year-old lifestyle brand, indicates painstaking attention to
getting the little things right– from the universally flattering fit of her
classic boat-neck to the pin-striped tissue paper in which her merchandise is
wrapped. After spending her formative years at Chiat/Day and Kate Spade, Leach
started her own company with the premise that a great striped tee is “the
paperclip of personal style,” as she puts it. Her brand has since grown from
the initial line of signature tees, espadrilles, pajamas, and sun hats to
include jewelry, towels, totes and more. We sat down with Leach to discuss
what makes one T-shirt better than another and how she plans to take CHANCE
into its second chapter. Fingers crossed, this will mean permanent stores in
one or two cities in the near future.
**On CHANCE’s website, there is a timeline of the striped shirt through the
ages, worn by icons like Picasso and Jean Seberg. But there are also some
great surprises like Hunter Thompson and Kurt Cobain. How long did that take
you to compile?**
The timeline itself came together quickly — in an …
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Russian / Uakrainean NAVY sailor striped shirt telnyashka cotton 100% 54/XL new $25,000.00 |
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Origianl Red W/ Navy Blue Stripe Civil War Wool Blanket ( Very Rare ) $2,750.00 |
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Surya Navy Blue Stripes Contemporary 11×14 Area Rug – Approx 11′ x 14′ $2,163.00 |
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$5750 Ultra Rare KITON Napoli Navy Blue Striped Wool Car Coat EU 52 NEW 40 42 $1,990.00 |
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THOM BROWNE Navy/Black Stripe 3-Button CASHMERE Blazer Jacket Sportcoat 36-0 $4K $1,950.00 |
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New KITON Napoli 100% Cashmere Navy Stripe Flat Front Suit 54 44 44L NWT $8,950! $1,950.00 |
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THOM BROWNE Navy Stripe 3-Button Wool/Mohair Blazer Jacket Sportcoat 36-0 NEW $1,850.00 |
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ZEGNA COUTURE SUIT $3845 NAVY/BLACK STRIPED 6-BTN DB HANDMADE SUIT 42L 52e NEW $1,795.00 |
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Surya Navy Blue Stripe Contemporary Lines 9×12 Area Rug – Approx 9′ x 12′ $1,513.00 |
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New STEFANO RICCI Italy Super 150′s Navy Stripe Suit 62 52 52L 50 50L NWT $6,995 $1,495.00 |
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Auth. FENDI Navy Striped Spy Bag w. Leather Trim $1,399.99 |
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Surya Navy Blue Stripes Contemporary 11 Square Area Rug – Approx 11′ $1,375.00 |
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GUCCI SUIT $2195 NAVY/BLUE DUAL STRIPED 3-BTN WOOL SUIT 42R 52e NEW $1,295.00 |
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GUCCI SUIT $2465 DARK NAVY STRIPE WOOL/MOHAIR 4-BTN FALL/WINTER SUIT 42R 52e NEW $1,295.00 |
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NWOT NAVY/WHITE STRIPE ARMANI COLLEZIONI JACKET SIZE 12 $1,250.00 |
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Surya Navy 11 x 11 Round Braided Nautical Stripes Area Rug – Approx 11′ x 11′ $1,253.00 |
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Surya Navy Blue Stripes Contemporary 9 Square Area Rug – Approx 9′ $1,238.00 |
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COMME des GARCONS JUNYA WATANABE MAN__Navy Stripe Down Vest__L__AD2009 $1,177.00 |
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CORNELIANI SUIT $2180 NAVY STRIPED SUPER 150′s WOOL 2-BTN SUIT 40R 50e NEW $1,195.00 |
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COMME des GARCONS HOMME PLUS__Navy Stripe Double Jacket__AD2009 $1,133.00 |
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ARVN VIETNAM SOUTH VIETNAMESE TIGER STRIPE NAVY MARINE FLIGHT SUIT COVERALL REAL $1,150.00 |
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Surya Navy 9 x 12 Oval Braided Nautical Stripes Lines Area Rug – Approx 9′ x 12′ $1,125.00 |
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JUNYA WATANABE COMME des GARCONS__Navy Stripe Linen Jacket__2011 S/S $1,077.00 |
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Gucci suit jacket blazer coat pants trousers 40r 50 NWT night navy black stripe $999.99 |
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Gian Franco Ferre Navy Pin Stripe Suit 2 Piece- 56 Jacket- 34 Waist Brand New! $999.00 |
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V.Recent $5995 BRIONI Superfine Midnight Navy Stripe Wool-Silk Suit Slim 42 44 L $995.00 |
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NWT $4695 OXXFORD HIGHEST QUALITY Navy Stripe Type-A Super 150s Wool Suit 44 L $995.00 |
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Recent $5495 BRIONI Side-Vent Navy Stripe Super 150s Wool Suit 38 R Handmade $995.00 |
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NWT $4695 OXXFORD HIGHEST QUALITY Navy Stripe Type-A Super 150s Suit 46 48 R $995.00 |
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NWT $4695 OXXFORD HIGHEST QUALITY Navy Stripe Super 150s Suit 46 R Flat-Front $995.00 |
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NWT $4695 OXXFORD HIGHEST QUALITY Navy Stripe Super 150s Suit 42 R Flat-Front $995.00 |
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New OXXFORD Highest Quality Type A Super 150′s Navy Stripe Suit 44 44L NWT $4995 $995.00 |
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Surya Navy Blue Stripe Contemporary Lines 8×10 Area Rug – Approx 8′ x 10′ $988.00 |
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$1800 NWT DOLCE & GABBANA FirstLine Blue Navy Striped Suit US40/ EU50 $895.00 |
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POLO RALPH LAUREN MENS VIRGIN WOOL SUIT NAVY BLUE STRIPE ITALY $1995 40S $926.25 |
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CHANEL NWT $1745 Navy Blue COTTON/SILK STRIPED PLEATED TENNIS SKIRT&JACKET~8/10 $899.00 |
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NWT $2595 ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Dark Slate Navy Blue Stripe Wool Suit 46 L Italy $875.00 |
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8×11 Surya Handmade Wool Navy Blue Stripe 7000 Area Rug – Approx 8′ x 11′ $848.00 |
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8×11 Surya Handmade Wool Navy Blue Stripe 7008 Area Rug – Approx 8′ x 11′ $848.00 |
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NEW Comme Des Garcons Men’s Trench Coat Pin Stripe Deep Navy Large Rare Must See $825.00 |
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Louis Vuitton Creme & Navy Striped Cashmere & Silk Knit $800.00 |
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NWT $2795 CANALI EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION Midnight Navy Blue Stripe Wool Suit 46 L $825.00 |
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COMME des GARCONS JUNYA WATANABE MAN PINK__Navy Stripe Jacket $777.00 |
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$3900 STILE LATINO by Cesare Attolini Navy Blue Striped Wool Suit 44 NEW EU 54 $799.00 |
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ZANETTI MENS $3000 SUIT~STRIPES SUPER 120 WOOL NAVY 40R $799.90 |
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Surya Navy 9 x 9 Round Braided Nautical Stripes Lines Area Rug – Approx 9′ x 9′ $813.00 |
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H HUNTSMAN ENGLAND NAVY BLUE CHALK STRIPE WOOL SPORTCOAT JACKET 40 42 $799.99 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 54 NEW 42 44 $750.00 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 54 NEW 42 44 $750.00 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 48 NEW 36 38 $750.00 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 54 NEW 42 44 $750.00 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 56 NEW 44 46 $750.00 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 56 NEW 44 46 $750.00 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 54 NEW 42 44 $750.00 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 56 NEW 44 46 $750.00 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 54 NEW 42 44 $750.00 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 56 NEW 44 46 $750.00 |
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$2490 SARTORIA PARMA by CARUSO Navy Blue Striped Hand Made Suit 58 NEW 46 48 $750.00 |
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NWT $1795 CANALI Dark Navy Blue Twill Stripe Wool Suit 46 48 R Side-Vents $750.00 |
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Surya Navy 8 x 10 Oval Braided Nautical Stripes Lines Area Rug – Approx 8′ x 10′ $750.00 |
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NWT $1695 CANALI Navy Blue Brushed Stripe Extrafine Wool Suit 46 R Side Vents $750.00 |
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New CANALI Italy Navy Bar Stripe Wool & Silk Flat Front Suit 56 46 46L NWT $2795 $749.95 |
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New CANALI Italy Navy Stripe Wool Suit 56 46 46R NWT $2,695! $729.95 |
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Surya Navy Blue Stripes Contemporary 7 Square Area Rug – Approx 7′ $725.00 |
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Surya Navy Blue Stripes Contemporary Lines 6×9 Area Rug – Approx 6′ x 9′ $725.00 |
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Mens Ermenegildo Zegna Navy Stripe Suit 44 SHORT NWT $699.00 |
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Mens Ermenegildo Zegna Navy Mini Stripe Suit 44 REG $699.00 |
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Mens Ermenegildo Zegna Navy on Navy Stripe Suit 46 REGULAR NWT $699.00 |
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Mens Ermenegildo Zegna Navy on Navy Stripe Suit 44 SHORT NWT $699.00 |
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ARMANI COLLEZIONI NAVY STRIPE 2 PC WOOL PANT SUIT 6 42 $689.00 |
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NWT $1795 CANALI Navy Blue and Brown Fine-Stripe Wool Suit 44 46 R Side-Vents $695.00 |
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NWT $2175 DOLCE & GABBANA Navy Stripe Shawl-Lapel Wool Suit Slim 42 R (Eu 52) $695.00 |
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NWT $2295 CORNELIANI Dark Navy Blue Stripe Super 150s Wool Suit 42 R Side-Vent $695.00 |
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NWT $2295 CORNELIANI Medium Navy Blue Stripe Super 150s Wool Suit 46 R Side-Vent $695.00 |
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Classic H Huntsman & Sons Savile row Navy Blue Pin Stripe Suit 42 R $665.00 |
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$1,495 NWT POLO RALPH LAUREN MENS GARRISON NAVY STRIPED ITALY WOOL SUIT SIZE 38R $628.20 |
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Surya Navy 6 x 9 Oval Braided Nautical Stripes Lines Area Rug – Approx 6′ x 9′ $625.00 |
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Rodika Green & Navy Bias Stripe Dresses 38 & 40 $610.00 |
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Hickey Freeman Two-Tone Striped Suit, Navy/Green $599.00 |
