Fashion is in its maximalist era. After years of quiet luxury<\/a>-driven basics and neutrals, all sorts of patterns are finally trending again<\/a>. Buzzy animal prints lead the pack, from predatory tigers and leopards to elusive deer. But more and more, abstract graphics<\/a> are finding fans among style stars. <\/strong>The latest pattern to start showing up on all your faves? Houndstooth. <\/p>\n The jagged, checkered design has long been associated with elegance, thanks to Princess Diana\u2019s approval and Dior making it one of the brand\u2019s staple prints. Though it enjoyed a brief renaissance in the late 2000s (primarily due to Alexander McQueen and Blair Waldorf), it\u2019s since been relegated to the confines of office attire \u2014 until now.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, April 7, the print was seen on Angel Reese while she was in New York for the unveiling of her new Victoria\u2019s Secret campaign<\/a> \u2014 the first WNBA athlete to star in one. To commemorate the milestone, she wore houndstooth co-ords, which included a belted boxy jacket and a knee-length skirt with an exaggerated asymmetrical side slit. The \u2018fit showed a peek of her black brassiere (a VS nod), which paired nicely with her pointed-toe pumps in the same noir shade. <\/p>\n Style stars have slowly been incorporating the two-toned style into their 2025 wardrobes. Anya Taylor-Joy, for example, wore not one, but two houndstooth \u2018fits last year. She paired a dramatic cape with a matching printed mini to attend Dior\u2019s Spring\/Summer 2026 show, and wore a skirt set months prior. <\/p>\n Paige DeSorbo, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Heidi Klum were also spotted rocking the print throughout 2025.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re influenced to give houndstooth a try, there are so many ways you can make it seem fresh. For a more modern take, consider doubling up on the pattern in co-ords like Taylor-Joy and Reese, or matching your accessories to your clothes \u00e0 la DeSorbo. And don\u2019t be afraid to mix checkered sizes, either, or play with colors. <\/p>\n Gossip Girl<\/em>\u2019s Queen B<\/a> would be proud.<\/p>\nAngel\u2019s Houndstooth Co-Ords<\/h2>\n
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