Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....Aimee

Aimee Song of Song of Style, after Christian Dior, Paris, October 2015.

The shape of Aimee's fitted gilet is fantastic especially with the tiny plaid mini skirt. 

Recreate Aimee's look (kind of):

Fitted-ish vest - Balmain double-breasted basketweave vest, Rosie Assoulin Les Moons boucle a-line gilet, The Row Elena Halter Vest, Protagonist Twill vest, BCBGeneration Tuxedo vest, Proenza Schouler Crepe & Cloque double-breasted vest, Iro Wallony twill vest, or Akris cotton voile gilet 

Plaid mini skirt: Victoria Beckham Denim plaid wrap mini skirt, Shrimps tartan-check mini skirt, ASOS a-line mini skirt in check, Opening Ceremony Marny knit utility mini skirt, Topshop brushed check high-waisted skirt, Lush plaid tweed mini skirt, or Topshop plaid tennis skirt

Block heel boots: Givenchy Prive embellished boots, or  Maison Margiela leather ankle boots

New York Fashion Week SS 2015....Tamu

Tamu McPherson of All The Pretty Birds, after A Show, NYC, September 2014. 

 

Gorgeous Tamu: love this bomber + plaid skirt combination! 

 

Recreate Tamu's look (kind of):

 

Bomber jacket: Adam Lippes silk-satin bomber jacket, Marc by Marc Jacobs Compact Bomber jacket, Rag & Bone Akita reversible bomber jacket, Topshop MA1 Bomber jacket, Monki bomber jacket, T by Alexander Wang stretch silk bomber jacket, or Saint Laurent bomber jacket

Plaid skirt: Marc by Marc Jacobs Diagonal Plaid skirt, River Island checked mini skirt, Three Floor Check Me Out skirt, or Carven printed skirt

Church's Liverpool monk-strap leather loafers

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Nicole

Nicole Warne of Gary Pepper Girl, after Giambattista Valli, Paris, March 2014.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014....Giovanna

Giovanna Battaglia, before A Show, Paris, March 2014. 

 

Big Check

little check

Zebra print

Shocking pink

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Elizabeth

 

Vogue Style Editor-at-Large Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, before Rodarte (I think!), NYC, September 2013.

A fresh take on plaid/tartan: team with a crisp white shirt + white pumps + coloured bra or bandeau.

Recreate Elisabeth's look (kind of):

Plaid/Tartan skirt: Karl Lagerfeld Veronica tartan wool mini skirt,  ASOS Kilt skirt, Theory Medley Katen skirt, Topshop Asymmetric Check Skort, McQ Alexander McQueen Campbell plaid pleat skirt, or ASOS mini skirt in plaid check

White shirt: Theory Larissa II Luxe top, Equipment Margaux poplin blouse, T by Alexander Wang cotton-poplin shirt, or ASOS longsleeve basic shirt

Coloured bra/top: Topshop strappy crop top (combine different plaids!),  Free People lace bustier longline bra, or Topshop bow front bandeau

Tabitha Simmons Lily leather slingback pumps, Alexander Wang Lovisa ankle strap pumps, Vince Ada ankle strap pumps, Proenza Schouler leather pumps, or ASOS Stateside pointed heels

London Fashion Week AW 2014....Indre

Moda Operandi's General Merchandise Manager and Creative Director, Trunkshow, Indre Rockefeller, after Preen, London, February 2014.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....After Chloe

After Chloe, Paris, September 2013.

London Fashion Week AW 2013....Chloe

Chloe Sachdev, before Antipodium, London, February 2013.

Love this gorgeous plaid skirt on Chloe, such beautiful colours.

Recreate Chloe's look (kind of):

Plaid skirt: Topshop check chiffon midi skirt, MSGM plaid skirt, Etoile Isabel Marant plaid skirt, Alice + Olivia Fizer box pleat skirt, Moschino plaid wool-twill kilt, ASOS mini skirt, ASOS full midi skirt in tartan, or Dsquared2 Dita pencil skirt

Topshop Teddy Fur pea coat, A.P.C. Atelier de Production et de creation coat, Alice + Olivia Alita faux fur coat, Topshop Slouchy Mohair boyfriend coat or Warehouse crushed faux fur coat

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Ruby

My favourite model to photograph, Ruby Aldridge, after Paco Rabanne, Paris, March 2013.

Paris Fashion Week SS 2013....Lisa Marie

Stylist and swimwear designer Lisa Marie Fernandez, before Haider Ackermann, Paris, September 2012.

Recreate Lisa Marie's Look (kind of):

Another take on the plaid trend: I love the way Lisa has combined her skirt with those zippered white boots. Modern mod!

Plaid skirt: J.W. Anderson pleated skirt, J.W. Anderson plaid felt midi skirt, ASOS check midi skirt, or ModCloth plaid skirt

Roland Mouret Maurice leather boots, Elizabeth and James Solar booties, Elizabeth and James Paul flat booties, or Rachel Comey Marin booties

London Fashion Week SS 2013...Peony

Miss Peony Lim, before A Show, Somerset House, London, September 2012.

'Tis the season for a little plaid.....update a traditional tartan kilt like Peony is wearing (this is an inherited kilt from her mama's closet) with some studded accessories (helllloooo Valentino clutch - I do love you!), strappy heels, and a crisp white blouse.

Recreate Peony's look (kind of):

Check/Plaid skirt: Thakoon Addition Plaid miniskirt, McQ Alexander McQueen tartan pleated skirt, Boy by Band of Outsiders pleated check skirt, ASOS check midi skirt,  B + AB check skirt, Burberry Brit kilt skirt,  J.W.Anderson plaid midi skirt, ASOS tartan mini skirt 

If you like a kilt shape but not the plaid, try Joseph Saki mini kilt or this kilt skirt by Topshop.

Valentino studded leather clutch (in beige), black or incredible fuchsia (wowsers!).

MHL by Margaret Howell cotton poplin shirt, Boy. by Band of Outsiders cotton shirt, Theory Macina luxe top, or ASOS shirt

Rag & Bone hammered triple wrap belt, Diane von Furstenberg Haley studded wrap belt, B-Low The Belt Grayson studded belt

p.s. I think a pair of cute heeled ankle boots + a coat would look fab with this look in the depths of winter.