Beginning with kilts worn in Scotland and England, plaid has a long history. It became fashion worthy as early as the early 1900s when the New York Times acknowledged it as a fashionable fabric to use, but said it was best worn on a pleated skirt. Plaid has long been used as a staple in school uniforms. And, as we all remember, it became wildly popular during the 90’s grunge era. Of course flannels flaunted the design. But, there was also the spin on the prim schoolgirl look…the ultra short, pleated plaid skirt with tears and pins. Yeah, we remember. Plaid has remained as a constant in the fashion scene, used on almost every type of clothing and for many different styles. However, based on the runway shows for this fall’s collections, plaid is not just another fabric for the season–it’s a must-have.
Here’s a run down on Plaid for this fall: