Checkerboard Prints Are Taking Over Summer Fashion—Shop Them Here
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Our summer wardrobes are usually speckled with florals and stripes, but this year is a year like no other in many ways, and the checkerboard print (yes, like the board game) is claiming its title as one of the season’s standout patterns.
Perhaps you remember the decade-defining photos of Twiggy wearing black-and-white suits from the ’60s or those attention-grabbing checks Marc Jacobs designed for the spring 2013 Louis Vuitton presentation. Both references prove how sophisticated and polished the pattern can be, but today’s versions feel a little bit more at ease and carefree, embodying the spirit of the summer. Most recently, Ahluwalia’s futuristic patches, Dolce Gabbana’s wavy grids, and Prada’s mixed-print vests serve as perfect examples of the graphic pattern’s evolution. Designers are also incorporating the checkerboard print on crocheted bucket hats, patchwork swimsuits, and clamshell earrings. Each one of the gridlike pieces evokes an optimistic sense of joy—something we all can use right now.
If you’re looking for ways to sprinkle a bit of magic into your summer wardrobe, a checkerboard dress, handbag, or shirt will certainly get the job done. And there are 18 delightful options to shop just ahead.
