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.