How To Rock All Types of Checkered Patterns
by HULA on Nov 24, 2020
We're seeing checkered patterns absolutely everywhere lately -- on blazer, skirt, boots, bags, pants, dress... the list is endless. From houndstooth to plaid, gingham, Prince of Wales check, we've handpicked the best-checkered pieces and outfits for the coming winter -- scroll to learn more about different check patterns and see how we mix and match daily basics with these pieces!
Jacket:
Windowpane
The pattern resembles window panes, with the and light-coloured bands forming large checks against a solid background.Tory Burch | Emilio Pucci | Fabrizio Viti |
Loewe | Gucci | Delvaux |
Skirt:
Tartan.
Formed by crisscrossed lines of various widths in different colours, while a plaid is traditionally a piece of cloth worn by the Scottish and features a tartan pattern. Plaid has become synonymous for tartan, especially in the US.Red Valentino | Ralph Lauren | Miu Miu |
Roger Vivier | Paula Cademartori | Prada |
Pants:
Gingham Check.
Originally a fabric made from cotton-blend yarn, but the word has become synonymous with its associated pattern. The gingham weaving process normally results in a monochrome check pattern against a white background.Dion Lee | Versus Versace | Gucci |
Reed Krakoff | Roger Vivier | Tod's |
Blazer:
Shepherd Check.
Similar to gingham check except for the visible twill weave. The name is derived from the plaid by shepherds in the hills of Scottish borders.Caldene | T By Alexander Wang | Habitual New York |
Martin Maison Margeila | M2Malletier | Sandro |
Pants and Bag:
Glen Plaid/Prince of Wales Check.
A pattern that is often seen on a woollen fabric with a woven twil design of small and large checks. Usually made in muted colours or black/white and grey. Popularised by the Prince of Wales as he liked it so much and wore it frequently.Loro Piana | See by Chloé | Céline |
Céline | Thierry Mugler | Just Cavalli |
Coat:
Tartan. (See Above)
Isabel Marant | 3.1 Phillip Lim | Bottega Veneta |
Aquazzura | Tory Burch | Stuart Weitzman |
Coat:
Tartan. (see above)
Sandro | Isabel Marant Étoile | Saint Laurent |
Céline | Proenza Schouler | DKNY |