C H E C K S & S T R I P E S 04 CHECKS: Thanks to the use of traditional cloths such as Prince of Wales, Windowpane and Dogtooth, checks have seen something of a revival of late. The key here for wearing this trend is not to mix all three of these together in one outfit. If it’s the bolder Prince of Wales check, then opt for a suit or blazer and plain trouser. Tip: Pull out a colour in the check to help team up the right shade of knitwear or shirt-andtie combination. DAKS grey Prince of Wales suit BALLY ribbed cotton turtleneck jumper MULBERRY Somerton briefcase in Oxblood smooth saddle leather 05 STRIPES: If exotic florals are not your thing, then colourful stripes could be the trend for you. Designers played up the scale of stripes and zigzag chevron styles across knitwear and casual wear. Without wanting to look like a children’s TV presenter, keep the stripes bold, but pair with darker, simpler pieces. It’s a way of getting colour and pattern at the same time. Tip: Wear with confidence and don’t just revert back to a workplace stripe tie! WÅVEN denim shirt PAUL SMITH multicoloured striped cotton knit jumper CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM 65
