Suki and Immy Waterhouse, Chloë Grace and Trevor Duke-Moretz, and More Stylish Siblings in Spring s Graphic Looks
Our favorite flag to wave for 2015? Born-in-the-USA gingham and plaid, which designers are embracing every which way. We paired up some siblings to show off the trend’s many facets.
Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, Vogue, February 20151/6Smells Like Teen Spirit
As proven by model sisters Suki (far right) and Immy Waterhouse, oversize plaid harmonizes beautifully with a long, slim, neo-nineties silhouette—
just add a lumberjack shirt round the waist for the true grunge detail. Polo Ralph Lauren maxidresses ($245–$398), henley ($68), and flannel shirt ($145); ralphlauren.com. On Immy: Hanro of Switzerland lace-trim camisole, $60; shop.hanrousa.com.Fashion Editor: Camilla Nickerson
Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, Vogue, February 20152/6Rancho Deluxe
Strong plaids telegraph strong Western associations (cowboy shirts and Navajo blankets, for starters). Actor Chloë Grace Moretz and her producer brother Trevor Duke-Moretz demonstrate what happens when these buckaroo fabrics get a Euro spin. On Chloë Grace: Miu Miu tweed coat with mink collar, matching top with lace ruching ($1,050), and leather skirt ($1,140); select Miu Miu boutiques. On Trevor: J.Crew buffalo-check shirt, $75; jcrew.com. Stetson hat.
Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, Vogue, February 20153/6Checks and Balances
Twins Cipriana (near right) and Takenya Quann—Cipriana is a cofounder of the lifestyle site Urban Bush Babes, while Takenya, who goes by the two-letter moniker TK, is a singer-songwriter—demonstrate how to have fun with the interplay of contrasting scales. On Cipriana: J.Crew cashmere sweater, $188; jcrew.com. Sportmax graphic-print fringed skirt, $1,590; Sportmax, NYC. Diane von Furstenberg scarf, worn as head scarf. Alexis Bittar earrings. Miu Miu belt. On TK: Bottega Veneta gingham dress ($2,250) and matching cardigan ($1,350); Bottega Veneta boutiques. Annelise Michelson bracelet.
Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, Vogue, February 20154/6Blue States
Although often seen in cherry red or butter yellow, gingham is most popular in azure or navy. Why? Something about its big-sky, open-air connotations. On Cipriana (far left): Tory Burch printed cardigan, $295; toryburch
.com. On TK: Bouchra Jarrar trench coat, $3,440; Ikram, Chicago. Michael Kors poplin shirt, $595; select Michael Kors stores.
Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, Vogue, February 20155/6Country Codes
The thing about gingham—as supermodel Vanessa Axente (near right) and little sister Greta seem to know—is that it always looks relaxed and weekend-y, even when dressed up (and even if the nearest picnic is miles away). On Vanessa: Altuzarra blouse ($775) and skirt ($750); blouse at Hirshleifers, Manhasset, NY, and skirt at net-a-porter.com. Garland Collection necklace. On Greta: Oscar de la Renta sweater, $1,390; Neiman Marcus stores. Altuzarra trousers ($890) and belt; trousers at net-a-porter.com.