Sunday, August 10

Mad About Plaid


We’ve seen plaid here and there during the summer months and past fall seasons, but be prepared for plaid-topia as we head into fall 2008. Designers had plaid on the brain at the fall/winter ready-to-wear shows including Dsquared2, Preen, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Karen Walker, Ralph Lauren, Y 3, Karen Walker, and Ralph Lauren.

Christian Dior

Although nothing from Galliano should surprise us anymore, the 60s Barbie-like models with gigantic eye makeup and massive hairdos wearing monotone plaids and western hats was almost too much for us to handle. However, in agreement with style.com, the collection minus the hair and makeup is quite wearable.

Dolce & Gabanna

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana incorporated a romantic plaid into their fall/winter collection. Excellent tailoring, fur-printed chiffon blouses, long skirts and puffer jackets all in an autumn leaf pallet made us excited for fall foliage.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Tartan kilts, knits, and coats all baggy-hemmed and asymmetrical were staples at the Vivienne Westwood Red Label show. Westwood always brings something new to the table with her collections and to the delight of Westwoodiens worldwide, her f/w 08 show didn't fail to disappoint. With a mixture of English countryside tartan and urban London tube socks, the show was anything but ordinary.

From Runway Inspiration to Every Day Wardrobe

A little bit of plaid goes a long way. To avoid looking like a table cloth or a catholic school uniform gone horribly wrong, please wear plaid sparingly.

Dior - To pull off a Dior-esque plaid look: pair a houndstooth coat with some sort of patent leather ( clutch). Add stacked heels and you’re ready for a glamorous night out.

D&G - A shearling coat over a plaid button down, jeans and brown laced heels is a look that screams D&G but is made up of reusable wardrobe pieces.

Plaid Coat - Invest in a quality plaid coat now and thank yourself later. Pieces like the classic Burberry coat are elegant and chic and will pay you back later.


A newer designer with a taste for the current yet classy is Marc Jacobs. His plaid coat is the perfect foundation for a funky fall wardrobe.

Plaid Skirts - We're not huge fans long winter plaid skirts, but that's just a personal preference. However, if you're the same way, here's a high waisted skirt by Tibi, perfect for the last remaining days of summer.




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6 comments:

Rich Hippie said...

I love plaid, flannel, taratn whatever the call it, i just love the grungy seattle look, braught to fashion by Kurt Cobain! Worn best by mary-kate

ALISON said...

that was about the nicest comment i have ever recieved :) made me smile for about 10 minutes straight. i feel so plain compaired to some of the other fashion bloggers but i try my best and i'm so glad you get something out it. and i would very much like to enter your contest, my email isn't working very well so here is a link



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Marian said...

J'adore the marc jacobs funnel plaid coat.Very wearable.Westwood is a design genius.Quite liked the country feel to the D&G plaid collection.
x
Marian

FASHION CHALET said...

You are by far, so sweet and have tremendous designing skills. I love your blog. Thanks for your vote!! <3

meliindaa. said...

that was such a good post! i like the vivienne westwood ones the most

Doug said...

I LOVE PLAID! i have sooo many vintage plaid shirts! also, i've been so busy, which is why i haven't posted in so long. i'll make more posts soon, though!

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