Plaid Love: Redux

If we loved plaid last summer, we are in a long-term codependent on-again off-again relationship with it now. Phat Tony has been waxing eloquent about flannel for ages and I, having embarrassing tendencies towards adoring all things Français, am enamored with the twist of irony and the references to "American redneck culture" with which the French have embraced plaid recently. Specifically note the below courtesy of Sartorialist.


We love plaid. We love that it references both the music of the Keiths (otherwise known as Toby Keith and Keith Urban) as well 1990s grunge. We love that it can be edgy or preppy, male or female, French country or American classic. We think a pattern so protean is more than just a trend but embodies true staying power.