Blurred Lines: Check vs. Plaid

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Collage by David Vo

During the fall 2021 season each capital coined its own particular trends, yet the undeniable connectivity of fashion was pronounced. Demonstrating this idea of common ground is the push and pull between checks versus plaids, which turned up everywhere from Shanghai to Paris. The good news is you don’t have to pick a side. Whether you choose a punk or prep miniskirt or a classic overcoat, these patterns are off-the-grid style-wise, as in very, very cool. 

Follow along as we check the boxes city by city.  

From Shanghai

Check

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From Tokyo

Check

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Plaid

Image may contain Clothing Apparel Human Person Skirt Footwear Shoe Shorts Pedestrian and Road
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Image may contain Clothing Apparel Hat Human Female Person Dress Woman Suit Coat Overcoat Blonde Girl and Kid

From Taipei

Plaid

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From Paris

Plaid

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Image may contain Clothing Apparel Coat Human Person Skirt Long Sleeve Sleeve Footwear and Shoe

Check

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From Milan

Plaid

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Image may contain Clothing Apparel Human Person Footwear Shoe and Skirt
Image may contain Clothing Apparel Sleeve Home Decor Footwear Shoe Human Person Coat Overcoat and Long Sleeve

From Copenhagen

Plaid

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