Houndstooth Hype

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC’s Laura Trevey Watercolor Giveaway is the lovely Not Fashionista. Call Me Stylista ~ congrats!
And now, the houndstooth hype! The classic winter pattern has been reinterpreted and relaunched, with a special thanks to Alexander McQueen, whose runway rambunctiousness has fueled many a houndstooth creation. Runway coverage via style.com except where noted.
Aquascutum
Bensoni, via nymag.com
Comme de Garçons
Derek Lam
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Moschino
Peter Jensen
Stella McCartney

Preen, via nymag.com

Preen poppet cutout dress; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Bottega Veneta tweed houndstooth shift.
Alexander McQueen pencil dress.
Bloomsbury dress, at lulus.com.
Peter Jensen sweatshirt dress; this and next two at asos.com.
Ben Sherman PPQ dress.
Liquorish dogtooth sequin batwing dress.
Alexandra the Great jacket, at lulus.com.
Beth Bowley coat, at ShopTwigs.com.
Pleated Victoria coat, at fredflare.com.
Houndstooth jacket, at forever21.com.
Alexander McQueen wool jacket; this and next three at net-a-porter.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Hayley jacket.
Stella McCartney houndstooth wool blazer.
Preen stretch layered skirt.
Printed skirt at forever21.com.
Nanette Lepore skirt, at Bloomingdales.com.
Zero + Maria Cornejo bubble skirt, at lagarconne.com.
Costume Dept. leggings featured in Teen Vogue, July 2009.
Costume Dept Pink Tooth leggings, at costuemdept.com.
Alexander McQueen leggings, at net-a-porter.com.
Wrecords by Monkey houndstooth vinyl record bracelet, at supermarkethq.com.
Alexander McQueen scarf; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Alexander McQueen ankle boots.
Last Look: V Magazine.
Ain’t nothin’ but a houndstooth, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

Ain't Nothin' but a Houndstooth!

Houndstooth Redux: Scottish in origin [also called guncheck, dogtooth, or four-and-four check], this fabric is so named because its pattern is reminiscent of the jagged back teeth of a hound. The familiar print, which debuted on clothing in the 1930s, is now limited neither to basic black and white, nor to menswear-inspired items! Look at the clever sequined dress designs showcased on the Ashish N Soni runway.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Credits: photos via nymag.com unless otherwise stated.

This pair courtesy style.com.

Requiem

houndstooth dress and matching scarf,

via Paris Vogue

CC is loving Carolina Herrera's checked cape (left) and floral-lined duster (below)!

Cynthia Steffe

guncheck suit

Note the green booties and blue cloche - fabulous!

Colorful accessories are a must with a black and white houndstooth pattern!

Junya Watanabe,

via style.com
Esmod via Italian Vogue
Two looks of similar length and style, but with very different vibes: a sheer lined houndstooth dress from planetfunk.com (right) and a double breasted trench (below) from hotkiss.com.

Houndstooth toppers are hot for fall!
J. Crew Galassia jacket, currently 60 percent off at jcrew.com!
Soia & Kyo

belted coat,

at bluefly.com

CC loves the pale pattern and wide belt!

Btw, this fab topper also comes in espresso and black!

Oscar de la Renta suit.
Visit bergdorfgoodman.com
Go Inter-national at Target blouse and skirt; these pieces are wallet-friendly at less than thirty dollars each - and they look so great as separates too!
Dior patent trim dress,

at Bergdorf Goodman
Get the above Dior look for less!

This Newport News houndstooth sheath is just $49 at newport-news.com
Splurge:

Zac Posen silk organza blouse,

at eLuxury.com

CC loves the subtlety of the pattern here!
Steal:

Digital houndstooth chiffon top,

$17.80 at forever21.com
Infuse some color and channel fall’s ladylike glamour with this D&G pencil skirt,

at eLuxury.com
For the gents (or for a chic menswear look!):
Peckham Rye houndstooth silk tie, at asos.com
J. Crew English hounds-tooth vest
ACCESSORIES
Forever 21 offers an adorable and affordable houndstooth scarf, and it comes in six different colors!
Mayle tote, $150 at eLuxury.com

This adorable clutch comes in 3 shades and it’s just $5.80 at forever21.com!
Limited Edition shoulder bag,

$19.99 at target.com
FOOTWEAR

Splurge:

Jean Paul Gaultier

t-strap pump,

at shopbop.com
Steal:

Houndstooth Gilly tie-closure open toe cut-out pump,

at alloy.com

Last but not least:

How hunting chic are these knee-high Gaultier houndstooth boots?
At shopbop.com.