Some prints have become wardrobe essentials – florals, animal, checks, stripes. Prints that have stood the test of time, that are simple and understated enough to pair easily with other pieces. Within each of these key prints, are different types.
Let’s take a look at gingham, a checked print from 17th century Vichy, in France. Once limited to table linen and countrywear, it soon became a classic pattern in women’s wardrobes thanks to the actress Brigitte Bardot, who immortalised the print in a bespoke wedding dress. Gingham usually combines two colours (black and white) and has become a symbol of summer style. Gingham is to summer what tartan is to winter.
Add Gingham to Your Season’s Style
Get ready to see gingham on lots of pieces (jackets, trousers, shirts, dresses and even accessories) and in all its variants this season.
Black and white gingham is the classic and elegant combination, perfect for evening looks. But for spring/summer, pastels will be everywhere. You’ll even see the more grungy black and red.
We’re stepping up the size too. Gone are the small checks and in come XL-sized squares, especially in black and white. A biker jacket or a blazer are perfect partners to toughen up this look, or to add a sophisticated twist to this prairie print.
