Seeing Sardines Everywhere? Marina-core is this Summer’s Newest Trend

If you’ve noticed a sea-creature theme croppping up everywhere recently, you’re not the only one. From lobsters to sardines and even crabs, we’re all going mad for sealife this summer. Inspired by the euro-summer aesthetic, fashion retailers have coined the trend ‘Marina-core’.

We undoubtedly see iterations of ‘nautical’ inspired trends coming back year after year in the spring/summer months, but this year’s playful and relaxed take on the aesthetic is one we’re coining as ‘Marina-core’. Inspired by the euro-summer lifestyle, the Marina-core trend drums up visions of sun-drenched coastal scenes – alfresco seafood lunches, market bags and idyllic streets on the Mediterranean coast.

We’re reinterpreting the retro ‘seaside’ style with a boho feel – that means beaded crabs, embroidered lobsters, and painted sardines are making their way into our wardrobes this summer. These motifs pair perfectly with linen co-ord sets, raffia bags and crochet – creating a curated and stylish look that isn’t too novelty.

The trend manifests itself in lots of different forms – from graphic T-shirts to embellishments on jute and raffia bags and shellfish-inspired jewellery. All can be worn home or abroad – however you choose to adopt the trend, it’s an easy way to channel laid-back, coastal vibes.

Here are our top picks from fashion retailer NEXT, for getting the marina-core aesthetic:

Ecru White Coastal Beaded Fish Graphic Heavyweight Short Sleeve Crew Neck T-Shirt, £24

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Fluro Pink Oversized Sardine Matchbox Graphic Short Sleeve Crew Neck 100% Cotton T-Shirt, £22

Purple Graphic Beaded Lobster 100% Cotton Crew Neck Longsleeve Sweat Top, £32

Blue/Gold Tone Fish Charm Bracelet Pack, £14

White Fish Motif Lightweight Scarf, £14

Accessorize Natural Lobster Jute Beach Bag, £30

Natural Raffia Shell Clutch Bag, £48

Charlotte Giver

Charlotte Giver

Charlotte is the founder and editor-in-chief at Your Coffee Break magazine. She studied English Literature at Fairfield University in Connecticut whilst taking evening classes in journalism at MediaBistro in NYC. She then pursued a BA degree in Public Relations at Bournemouth University in the UK. With a background working in the PR industry in Los Angeles, Barcelona and London, Charlotte then moved on to launching Your Coffee Break from the YCB HQ in London’s Covent Garden and has been running the online magazine for the past 10 years. She is a mother, an avid reader, runner and puts a bit too much effort into perfecting her morning brew.