Tartans and Checks!

From old school clan representation to present fab! Tartans and checks have come a long loooong way. On your left is John Campbell of the Bank year 1749 and on your right is one of D&G's Autumn/Winter 08 collection. See the similarities?

Tartans are no longer exclusive for Scotland...the trend has invaded every closet (almost?). You may not have noticed it but I bet there's 1 piece in your closet with boxlike patterns. See!

Trivia: Plaid is the term used for Tartan in North America. Owel, Tartan, check or plaid..it doesn't matter. Although it looks uniform-y (St. Paul hs student? hehe)...i still like it. I don't know why.

Here's a glimpse of Topshop's newest collection...i like! :)
And from Mango's fall collection...


From D&G and RL's Autumn/Winter collection...