Here’s how the fashion world works. Florals are for spring and gingham is for summer. And if there’s one pattern that simply screams fall and winter, it’s houndstooth.
There’s no question that Chanel is behind the iconic print’s continued popularity. After all, that runway crasher who disrupted the brand’s Spring 2020 show slipped on a houndstooth set to blend in with the models. But the French fashion institution isn’t the only label relying on the instantly recognizable pattern. Gucci, Marni and Balenciaga have all embraced it.
But this isn’t the houndstooth your grandmother used to wear. No longer restricted to basic black and white, brands have been giving it a modern twist via trendy colors and fresh silhouettes. There are even houndstooth bucket hats.
So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that we’re officially proclaiming houndstooth the pattern of the season. Here are our favorite picks to wear straight through winter.
We're Wearing Houndstooth Everything This Season
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Zara
Oversized Jacquard Coat, $129 at Zara
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Balenciaga
Knife Logo-Embellished Houndstooth Wool Point-Toe Flats, $695 at Net-a-Porter
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Gucci
Houndstooth Wool-Blend Bucket Hat, $690 at mytheresa.com
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Marni
Houndstooth Wool Blend Sweater, $690 at mytheresa.com
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Charles & Keith
Circular Push Lock Houndstooth Print Saddle Pouch in Multi, $46 at Charles & Keith
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Mango
Houndstooth Jacket, $129.99 at Mango
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BLDWN
Piper Pants, $258 at Shopbop
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Claudie Pierlot
Contrast-Trim Houndstooth Wool-Blend Dress, $193 at Selfridges
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MSGM
Houndstooth Tweed Skirt, $324 at mytheresa.com
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Maison Michel
Billy Vinyl-Trimmed Houndstooth Tweed Beret, $520 at Net-a-Porter
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Richard Allan x H&M
Boat-Neck Dress in White/Houndstooth-Patterned, $34.99 at H&M
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J.Crew
Pointed-Toe Sadie Boots in Houndstooth, $162.99 at J.Crew
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Zara
Flocked Houndstooth Blouse, $39.90 at Zara
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Only Hearts
Houndstooth Mesh Bralette ($48) and Houndstooth Mesh Thong ($39) at Urban Outfitters
