An explosion of tartans, checks, plaids and tweeds brought British country style and outdoor chic living to the forefront for fall 2024.
For her lauded Chloé debut, Chemena Kamali plucked a fall 1978 runway image from the archives to inspire her plaid dusters, cinched with a belt that had the Chloé name handwritten in gold metal. During a preview, WWD international editor Miles Socha observed the designer loved the image so much, she “practically hugged it.”
“It’s a period I find extremely relevant because a lot of the codes and values were established in that era,” she said. “It was so much about joy and freedom.”
Meanwhile, at Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuiri was taken with the sporty and sleek ‘60s, a huge trend this season, showing windowpane check skirt suits that “channeled the era’s mix of confidence and ease,” wrote WWD Paris bureau chief Joelle Diderich.
Yohji Yamamoto took cubism as inspiration for suits, dresses and outerwear, “their shapes slowly distorted as they were dissected into cubic units,” wrote WWD’s Lily Templeton. More literally, cubes informed his use of plaids and other geometric woven fabrics, bringing to mind the works of Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso.
The celebration of the outdoors that started during the pandemic continued at Daniel Lee’s glamping-inspired show for Burberry. He said he wanted his pieces “to feel durable and functional, and go hand in hand with a trenchcoat.”
And while dreamy chiffon gowns are an Alberta Ferretti signature, the designer balanced them with a number of beautiful tweed pantsuits and sophisticated tailored coats, which WWD Milan bureau chief Luisa Zargani felt better reflected her reputation as a “concrete and pragmatic woman.”
Jonathan Anderson always finds the whimsy in the known, case-in-point an enlarged prince-of-Wales printed knit dress at Loewe that bleeds into black.
Check (also checker, Brit: chequer, or dicing) is a pattern of modified stripes consisting of crossed horizontal and vertical lines which form squares.
, plaids and tweeds brought British country style and outdoor chic living to the forefront for fall 2024. For her lauded Chloé debut, Chemena Kamali plucked a fall 1978 runway image from the archives to inspire her plaid dusters, cinched with a belt that had the.
Tartan kilts have long been synonymous with Scottish history, and in 2024, they maintain to make a formidable assertion within the international of fashion. This 12 months witnesses a resurgence of traditional tartan patterns, reinvigorated with modern-day twists.
This English company rose to popularity in the late 1800s for their water-resistant trench coats made of gabardine. In the 1920s, the company introduced a distinct tartan plaid, sewing it within the lining of their popular trench coats.
A palate cleanser from the bold and bright shots of colour, white dresses on the catwalk made for a refreshing change of pace. However don't be fooled, this trend is anything but one-note. From oversized ruffles and floral motifs, this monochrome can do it all.
Both plaids and tartans are woven of stripes that meet at 90-degree angles. Tartans have an identical pattern of stripes running vertically and horizontally, resulting in overlapping square grids. Regular plaids are not necessarily the same in both directions, with variation in color, size, and/or pattern of stripes.
The trends aren't necessarily bling-y but it's loud and I'm here for it. From leopard print to voluminous dresses and micro-cropped jackets, trust me when I say there's something for everyone. Keep scrolling to see five of the biggest fashion trends that'll take over in the fall. Some of 'em may give you all the feels!
For Fall 2024 color trends, key picks include both classic fall shades from deep warm berry toned reds, oranges, and purples to more novel and modern shades that will make the season unique and unforgettable!
As shoppers look to invest in high-quality, anti-trend pieces that will stand the test of time, Fall / Winter 2024 sees classic, simple, and opulent prints take on a new relevancy.
Plaid dress shirts are naturally formal. You can wear them in casual outfits as well, but they excel when worn in formal and semi-formal outfits. Whether you're wearing a plaid dress shirt in a formal or semi-formal outfit, though, you'll need a belt to complete your appearance.
We follow Scottish tradition which sees tartan as a pattern with a recognised name, associated with a clan, family, or other community. So plaid is useful as a term to identify all the other tartan-like patterns that have no such association or heritage.
There are no specific rules governing which tartan you can wear, just traditions. The most important thing is it makes you feel proud to wear it. People participate in a traditional Scottish Ceilidh, Fintry Town Hall.
Tartan Takes Center Stage: The Trend for Autumn/Winter 2023
It's hard to think of anything more emblematic than tartan when thinking about British style. On a kilt or a plaid, this model, which we no longer hear about, tartan is the fashion trend for winter 2023. Tartan is the ideal trend for Christmas parties.
The Royal Stuart (or Royal Stewart) tartan, first published in 1831, is the best-known tartan of the royal House of Stuart/Stewart, and is one of the most recognizable tartans.
From the traditional Scottish tartans to their modern interpretations, this garment has been adopted by celebrities and public figures. To put this into better perspective, the 2022 Met Gala counted at least three celebrities who attended the event in three different kilts.
With much bolder and darker colours, the Modern tartans are in stark contrast to the softer shades of the Ancient tartans. The bright, vivid colours featured in Modern tartans were originally used to show off the wearer's wealth and status.
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