Houndstooth, herringbone, plaid or tweed – your guide to the checks of 2026

14 May 20264 min read

Checks are everywhere this season, but not all of them are created equal. Know your houndstooth from your herringbone and the whole look shifts.

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Checks are everywhere this season, but not all of them are created equal. Knowing your houndstooth from your herringbone is the difference between a look that feels considered and one that feels borrowed.

Here’s how to wear each of the big four – and how to mix them without your outfit turning into a picnic blanket.

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