New York Fashion Week is the breeding ground for major trends, not the least of which are happening on the street. As you can probably guess, the crafty editors, fashion insiders, and street style [1] stars are behind some of our favorite looks — and right now that has everything to do with classic plaid prints.
More often associated with menswear or prep-school uniforms, the street style crowd is giving houndstooth, checks, and plaid a modern makeover. Sure, some it is still delivered with sophistication — we're looking at you Nicole Warne [2] — but other takes are dressed down with denim, layered over shearling, and paired with leather for that street-cool vibe. However you decide to wear it, one thing is clear: you can't go wrong wearing a pop of this print. See the snaps, and shop the trend right here.
Aimee Song layered up shearling and houndstooth.
Another day, another sophisticated ensemble from Nicole Warne in a houndstooth suit.
Margaret Zhang gave us a fresh spin on the classics in her houndstooth top and trench.
Nothing like a statement sweatshirt to remix a polished pencil skirt and houndstooth coat.
Leandra Medine did menswear with a perfect double-breasted, checked blazer.
Mary Kate Steinmiller matched her plaid coat to her plaid Prada bag.
Prep school goes glam with the help of a plaid coat and leather pants.
Etoile Isabel Marant Plaid Shirt
Etoile Isabel Marant Upton plaid linen-blend shirt [6] ($470)
Urban Outfitters Houndstooth Pants
Urban Outfitters Cooperative Pleated Houndstooth Trouser Pant [7] ($59)
Tibi Houndstooth Shirt
Cecile Houndstooth Long-Sleeve Top [8] ($165)
H&M Checked Scarf
H&M Checked Scarf [9] ($13)
Topshop Plaid Skort
Topshop Tartan Plaid Skort [10] ($68)
Zara Checked Shirt
Zara Checked Shirt [11] ($50)
Nasty Gal Plaid Coat
Nasty Gal Kissell Plaid Coat [12] ($88)
ASOS Checked Coat
ASOS Brushed Check Ovoid Coat [13]. ($55, originally $157)
Trina Turk Houndstooth Coat
Trina Turk Coat Nancy Houndstooth Check [14] ($575)
J.Crew Plaid Shirt
J.Crew Boy plaid stretch-cotton shirt [15] ($90)
Steven Alan Plaid Top
Steven Alan Hedda Plaid Top [16] ($285)
Rag & Bone Checked Blazer
Rag & Bone Charles Oversized Houndstooth Blazer [17] ($995)
Mango Houndstooth Coat
Mango Premium Houndstooth Coat [18] ($190)