Tartan, plaid, grid

Tartan is back in a big way - and nearly every store or designer is doing their take this Autumn.

It appeared in the fall runway collections of designers like Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, Moschino, Oscar-De-La-Renta and Tory Burch. It's no surprise: from Chanel's famous tweeds to Alexander McQueen's voluminous gowns to Tommy Hilfiger's preppy sportswear, the interplay of colours and crossing lines in a tartan weave allow designers to communicate a range of emotions. Think of the outrageous punk statements from Vivienne Westwood or the staid, aristocratic panache from Ralph Lauren.

Moschino

Moschino

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton

Chanel

Chanel

Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs

Michael Kors

Oscar-De-La-Renta

Oscar-De-La-Renta

Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger

Christian Dior Pre Fall 2013

Zara

Dorothy Perkins