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PhotograPhy by Victor VirgiLE/gamma-raPho Via gEtty imagEs (Prada); randy brookE/gEtty imagEs for tommy hiLfigEr (hiLfigEr); courtEsy of saiLormadE (bracELEts, storE, braiding) sedit ut mauris cursus, congue lacus id, Hooks, clips, & ropEs nautical-chic style hits the global runway—and south end's Sailormade. Prada, Tommy Hilfiger… and Sailormade. This summer, nautical is in, in, in—from the couture runways in Milan to the cobblestone streets of Boston. Peppy-preppy sailor collars lace Prada's gamine frocks this season, while Tommy Hilfiger breaks out striped boat-neck tops and Navy-inspired capes. Right here in the South End, Bridget Harriss has blown open the doors to her first boutique, Sailormade, with a collection of color-pop accessories for men and women. It's about time, says Harriss, who has taken over the family business after a stint in the interior design world. The arsenal of popsicle-colored rope bracelets, cobalt nylon belts, and coral-inspired jewelry fit in beautifully with this summer's trendiest nautical looks. "We wanted to create something that could be worn from sea to city," says Harriss. Much of the tailored bling features a Brummel hook, a clip traditionally used for conjoining f lags on small boats. Harriss points out that such marine details create a classic, clean look that still works with a rough and tough biker jacket or gladiator sandals. "We're all connected and take inspiration from the water," Harriss says. "[I want] you to take our bracelets, belts, and necklaces everywhere you go, so you always have the water with you." And more than a little red-carpet edge. 460 Harrison Ave., 978-986-4660; sailormadeusa.com . Sailormade's braided nylon rope bracelets (here and above) chicly evoke the seafaring life. Super-hot accessories boutique Sailormade specializes in the New England prep/ nautical style that had heads turning at the Tommy Hilfiger (above) and Prada (right) runway shows earlier this year. bostoncommon-magazine.com 71 style now open