Yeah, we’re biased . . .

Bias plaids are really swaying designers lately! The trend started with Fall 2008, and it is continuing for Spring 2009! The most fabulous aspect of this trend is that bias plaids are so flattering! In the same way that diagonal striped patterns trumps the horizontal ones, tartans cut on the bias are far more figure-friendly.

At left: Anna Sui Spring 2009
FALL 2008

Left: 6267

Below: Wunderkind

These two photos via nymag.com. Other runway images courtesy style.com.

At far right: Alexander McQueen
Antonio Berardi
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Yigal Azrouel
Ralph Lauren
Left: Zero Maria Cornejo
Right: D&G
Pollini
Christian Lacroix
At right: Bill Blass Resort
SPRING 2009
Michael Kors
Miss Sixty
Zac Posen

BIAS PLAID ACCESSORIES

Bebe topstitched suede hobo
Comme des Garcons tartan check wallet, at aloharag.com
Moyna sequined clutch. Visit moynabags.com.
Lauren Merkin Louise blue lumberjack plaid clutch, at shopbop.com
Dsquared2 platform pump
SKIRTS

Banana Republic silk geometric print pencil
Alexander McQueen tartan tulip skirt, at net-a-porter.com
ASOS tartan tiered mini - just $46.50
TOPS . . .

Ad inspiration: Dolce & Gabbana!
Joie navy plaid ruffle shirt. Visit singer22.com.
Thakoon twist top. Go to shopbop.com
Fab plaid chiffon top, only $12.50 at forever21.com!
TOPPERS
Juicy Couture riding coat, at shopbop.com
Cinched waist tartan jacket, at topshop.com
At far right: Y3 plaid capelet. Visit eLuxury.com to buy.
Celeb style inspiration: Sienna Miller- CC loves!
Get Sienna's look with this adorable cotton check bomber jacket, at asos.com.
BIAS PLAID FROCKS
At left: Balenciaga

Photo via community.livejournal
D&G shirt dress, at net-a-porter.com
Kimchi Blue silk cross-front dress - $58 at urbanoutfitters.com
L.A.M.B. mod button dress, at shopbop.com
Right: Forever 21 Hadiya dress

Fellow Fashionista Danz of Fatal Attraction 2 Fashion did a wonderful plaid post yesterday, and if you look closely at her street style pics, you will see someone wearing this adorable little frock! Great minds, right D?
Left: MK2K sleeveless plaid woven dress, at shopbop.com
Michael Michael Kors portrait collar shift - so adorable!
Vivienne Westwood Red Label tartan print dress, at net-a-porter.com (for styling ideas, check out the runway photo!)
Deal of the Day:

This adorable 3/4 sleeve bias plaid shift is just $34.99 at Target!