Tartan stands as a truly iconic design in fashion, and it’s poised for a resurgence in 2025. This time-honored Scottish motif is reimagined on a variety of items – skirts, overcoats, blazers, adornments, and frocks. Whereas it once evoked images of autumn and winter styles, tartan is now a regular feature in designer ranges throughout the calendar.
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In 2025, the tartan vogue has evolved substantially. Labels are incorporating it using light textiles such as chiffon or cotton and in gentle or vibrant shades. These pieces can be mixed easily and are suited to layered looks that remain stylish during any season. How should you wear tartan in 2025? The golden rule is to select articles that possess a noteworthy form and uncluttered structure.
Tartan in the fall-winter 2025/2026 collections
During the displays for the autumn-winter 2025/2026 period, tartan emerged as one of the preeminent patterns. In the capital of the UK, artist Jawara Alleyne showcased a novel interpretation of the check using his distinctive, cutting-edge technique, piecing portions of the fabric with metallic pins. Talia Byre chose vivid maximalism by integrating azure, earthy, and lilac variants of the check. Meanwhile, Burberry exhibited polished tartan versions in the form of skirts, woolen jackets, and raincoats, detailed with a signature patterned inner lining.
Talia Byre fall-winter 2025/2026
How to wear tartan in 2025
Current trends demand an equilibrium between striking pieces and understatement. A sizeable tartan coat coordinates effectively with straight-legged trousers or traditional jeans. A mini checkered skirt pairs well with an expansive knitted jumper and biker boots. To impart uniqueness, consider layering a kilt over jeans or affixing a checkered shirt at your waist. For professional settings, streamlined checkered suits can be appropriate, delivering an elegant yet forward-thinking impression. For a subtler touch, opt for a tartan scarf or overcoat presented in muted tints.
Jawara Alleyne fall-winter 2025/2026
Why tartan is the most noticeable trend of 2025
Tartan is a design that ties together tradition and the present. It’s favoured by famous figures, stylists, and taste-makers as it defies trends and is easily incorporated into an array of aesthetics – from the traditional to the rebellious. This explains why tartan continues its reign as one of the foremost trends of the present period.
Skirt
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Trousers
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Minidress
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Shirt
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Combination of prints
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Jacket
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Patchwork skirt
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Coat with scarf
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