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Checks are an ever-present, especially between seasons. Quite apart from winter, this geometric fabric is renewed also in spring to accommodate new shapes, sizes and shades. Thus tartans, Prince of Wales prints, lumberjack check and classic tailored fabrics are rescued from the winter wardrobe to be adapted to that of Spring.
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Though this fabric is usually associated with coats and jackets, checks also feature in dresses, trousers, T-shirts and even the most improbable summer accessories. If last year was the triumph of the Vichy paintings and the country style of Brigitte Bardot, this season gives a conceptual twist, opting for a more sober type of check which is at the same time elegant, principally in neutral tones. Yes, we are still talking about one of the trends of Spring-Summer 2018.
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How is it being worn on the catwalk?
There are many valid formulas and each designer is committed to checkered fabrics in his or her own way. Even so, they are presented in two ways. First, in sober looks with a British accent and accompanied by well-structured clothes. Don’t hesitate to review the collections of Chanel, Balenciaga, Fendi or Dries Van Noten to find some of the basic garments of the season that exhibit this geometry.
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At the other extreme, checkered fabrics are worn in unusual mixtures where the square shapes coexist with striped fabrics, floral prints or more checks which are quite randomly arranged in an ode to the mix & match style! For one example of this take a look at the new collection by Miu Miu, Marni or Balenciaga.
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On colours too nothing is prescribed. Brown, khaki green, burnt orange and all the natural shades are present together on the cat-walk for this more British line, whilst bright blues, reds or pale pinks coexist with other blocks of colour in contrasting combinations.
You will find some of the checkered fabrics of the moment on our website. Alternately, visit our shop and we will advise you. Meanwhile, we’ll leave you a sample.
