Below, I rounded up my favorite nautical-themed buys from Zara, H&M, Dôen, J.Crew, and more. Some items have overt references, while others are more loosely inspired by the sea.

YachtSea, a new nautical-themed bar and restaurant, opened Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Louisville's Butchertown neighborhood. (Michael L. Jones/Louisville Business First photo) ...