Remember '90s Ralph Lauren? Stars and stripes are back in fashion.
Flagged for Fashion: This woven bag is both a strong style statement and a bit of whimsy. $85, Clutch Healdsburg, 307 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 2321 Magowan Dr., Santa Rosa, 707-433-8189, clutchhealdsburg.com
Grand Old Graphics: This Italian-made purse and Michael Kors wallet are a playful take on the popular red and blue motif. $250 (wallet), $250 (bag), Clutch Healdsburg, 307 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 2321 Magowan Dr., Santa Rosa, 707-433-8189, clutchhealdsburg.com
Delicate Details: Glass beads are hand-painted in Americana patterns. $10, Clutch Healdsburg, 307 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 2321 Magowan Dr., Santa Rosa, 707-433-8189, clutchhealdsburg.com
Starry Set: Designed, cut and sewn in the USA and seemingly inspired by it, too. $148 (hoodie), $98 (shorts), Rete California, 114 Matheson St., Healdsburg, 707-431-4200, retecalifornia.com
Red, White, Blue and Paisley: This tried and true color combo and pattern seem like new ideas when combined here on this Amsterdam-designed shirt. Rete California, 114 Matheson St., Healdsburg, 707-431-4200, retecalifornia.com
Red, Plaid and Blue: Linen and US colors team up for winning casualness in this California-made shirt. $218, Tamarind Sebastopol, 180 Morris St #170, Sebastopol, 707-861-9513, Tamarind Healdsburg, 418 Healdsburg Ave. , Healdsburg, 707-473-8773, shoptamarind.com
Bright Red Buys: Lots of red this season seems to come from the popular Americana vibe, but let's be clear this linen shirt by Benson is called "Parisian Red." $135, Montgomery Village, 2402 Magowan Dr., Santa Rosa, 707-890-5509, provisions707.com
Patriotic Pairing: Red suede shoes and paisley blue shorts combine well for this Americana look. $99 (shoes), $120 (shorts), Provisions, Montgomery Village, 2402 Magowan Dr., Santa Rosa, 707-890-5509, provisions707.com
Basic Beanie: Red and blue stripes on a soft, knit beanie is a good look for cool nights. $29, Montgomery Village, 2402 Magowan Dr., Santa Rosa, 707-890-5509, provisions707.com
Bright Stars: Stars, in "having-its-moment" rose gold, work beautifully on very classic navy. $98 (sweater), $145 (shorts), $178 (wallet), Perle, 124 W. Napa St., Sonoma, 707-935-5800, perlesonoma.com
Broad Stripes: Casual red and blue cuteness is coordinated down to the wallet. $48 (Crop Tee), $159 (Trouser), $178 (Wallet), $125 (Wedge), Perle, 124 W. Napa St., Sonoma, 707-935-5800, perlesonoma.com
There’s something about Americana style that evokes a sense of nostalgia. In the fashion world, it’s a trend that ebbs and flows. In the ‘90s, brands like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger brought back star spangled style with bold prints in red, white and blue. Now it’s making another return – at least according to the style gurus. Click through the above gallery for some Sonoma based finds to help you feel Betsy Ross chic.
