Check Mate: Plaid Is Fall 2017’s Must-Have Print
Checks, plaids, and even ginghams made an appearance on New York Fashion Week runways. Perhaps the most awe-inspiring plaid was that shown by Raf Simons at Calvin Klein–a grey plaid was covered in clear plastic, in homage to the suburban plastic couch covers of yore. With oversized and slouchy suiting is poised to become a huge trend, (as it was championed by Celine and Balenciaga last season), the boxy shoulders on a Tibi plaid jacket looked of-the-moment. Up-and-coming label Brock Collection, a favorite among fashion insiders, even opted for a gingham for fall – done in a charming brick red, it made complete sense as a transitional piece that girls will lust after come August. Still other designers–like Tory Burch–thought one check was not enough, and chose plaid fabrics for suit jackets and handbags. Click through for the best pieces you’ll be wearing come fall.
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Raf Simons’ much-Instagrammed plastic and plaid coat
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Alexander Wang worked glen plaid into many of his looks.
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And even styled a glen plaid duster over a matching jumpsuit.
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Tibi’s youthful take on the plaid fabric.
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Victoria Beckham’s scotch plaid in red and green.
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Tory Burch opted to layer checks and plaids in this fall look.
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Michael Kors’ ladylike take on the menswear fabric.
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Brock Collection’s signature bodice, done in gingham.
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Tome also used the fabric in a pant paired with a patent jacket.
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Coach paired a prairie print dress with an earthy-hued check.
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Brock Collection’s gingham blouse and tailored pant.
