Centuries old, classic tartan stripes, a cultural symbol of Scotland, have today become a favorite pattern of many fashion brands around the world.
Tartan has long been known as a cultural symbol of Scotland.
Balenciaga, Burberry, Miu Miu for the Spring – Summer collection or Bottega Veneta, Disquared, Michael Kors in the Fall – Winter collection… a whole `army` of big brands have turned 2018 into the year of grunge followers.
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Tartan stripes appeared on many fashion catwalks this year.
`Eternal` attraction
You know what people often say about fashion trends, they come and go quickly.
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On one hand, the duo of two teenage girls seem very different.
Tartan stripes and major fashion brands
Tartan stripes may appear on the runway for a season or two for one brand, but may also be part of the core DNA of another brand, such as Burberry.
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Tartan stripes seem to have become Burberry’s second logo.
Alexander McQueen, the “son of terror” of the fashion industry, also has a lasting passion for Scotland and its cultural symbolism.
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From left to right: Fall – Winter 2006 collection of Alexander Mcqueen, the British designer alongside actress Jessica Parker at the 2006 Met Gala, the famous `Highland Rape` show in 1995.
Vivienne Westwood is one of the other British designers who contributed greatly to `exporting` tartan stripes to the world.
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Supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, wearing tartan stripes at Vivienne Westwood’s Fall-Winter 1993 `Anglomania` show.
From Burberry, to McQueen, to Westwood, tartan conquers it all, from street fashion to high-end.
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