Gingham Style

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Gingham Prints

Made popular in the sixties, and the 18th century before that, Gingham has been around for a long long time. Recognized by its distinguishable checked print, gingham has recently been reinvented on the 2013 runways to suit the modern fashionabilities of the 21st century girl.

On the Runway

The Spring 2013 runways were gingered with gingham prints, each designer using this timeless design in a unique and fresh way. Kinder Aggugini, Marc Jacobs, Lela Rose, Nanette Lepore and Prada kept true to the original essence of the tiny checkered print in their collections. Cacharel, Kate Spade, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Oscar de Renta and Henry Holland jazzed up the print with vibrant colours and trendy silhouettes. Aquilano.Rimondi went for a quirkier appeal, while Sportmax, Marni and Topshop Unique further advanced the print into a grid-like pattern. 

Celebrities Doing Gingham Style

Since it's stint on the Spring and Fall 2013 runways, the trend has been fervently adopted by starlets & socialites, each doing their own spin on Gingham Style. 

Cropped Gingham Frocks

Chloe Moretz went sweet and girly in a pastel pink gingham print Opening Ceremony dress. Sarah Jessica Parker wears a red and white wrapover dress by Oscar de la Renta. Nina Dobrev was onto the trend a year ago, spotted in a flirty denim blue gingham frock by D&G. Kirsten Dunst was delightful in a navy & white vintage-styled Miu Miu look. Even Anna Wintour has caught onto Gingham Style, seen in a red & white Marni dress.

Casual Inspired Gingham Styles

Dita von Teese went retro at Coachella in a black and white flower decked gingham dress. Amber Heard does gingham grunge in a red and black check print midi-skirt, paired with a white vest and black sandals. Miranda Kerr styled her gridded Stella McCartney blazer simply with a jeans and tee. Taylor Swift wears a classic red and black Topshop checkered shirt, with skinny jeans and brogues. Alexa Chung tried out the trend in larger checks, seen in a chic black & white shirt dress by Paul Smith.

Gingham Glam

Gingham can also be dressed up for more formal occasions. Marion Cotillard was elegant in a black and white checked Christian Dior skirt. Carly Rae Jepsen styled her black and white checkerboard dress with a bright red tuxedo blazer and Ruthie Davis spiked stilettos. Miroslava Duma goes for a bolder block print in beige and white by Louis Vuitton. Kylie Minogue wears multi-gingham print in a sexy cut-out Stella McCartney dress.

Get With The Trend

Gingham Style is easy to incorporate into any wardrobe, starting with a simple checkered shirt, t-shirt or skirt. If you prefer fully checking into the trend, why not try a gingham printed dress or jumpsuit. These are some gingham printed pieces available in stores and online.

Black & White

1. Midi checked skirt. $67.88 Asos.com
2. Grid-print white and black top. $49.90 Zara.
3. Window pane print jumpsuit. £38 DorothyPerkins.com
4. Check It Out cut-out dress. $48 NastyGal.com
5. Checkered Jacquard Blazer. $99.90 Zara.
6. Gingham print dress. $22.80 Forever 21.
7. Modern Fairytale dress. $154.99 ModCloth.com
8. Gingham black checkered shirt. $15.80 Forever 21.

Gingham in Colour

9. Lime green checked day dress. £27 H! by Henry Holland at Debenhams.com
10. Orange & white checked 'Kati' cardigan. $149.80 Kate Spade at Nordstrom.com
     Navy & White 'bromme street' denim capris. $118.80 Kate Spade at Nordstrom.com
11. Pink & orange 'Stacy' taffeta checked skirt. $348 Marc by Marc Jacobs at Net-a-Poter.com
12. Blue and white Ozzie Gingham dress. $48 NastyGal.com
13. Wine red and white skater check dress. $93.34 Asos.com
14. Classic pink gingham print shirt. $17.80 Forever 21

Do you Adore or Abhor Gingham Style?