Zara Just Made This Tricky New Trend a Whole Lot Easier
If you were a fan of the heritage checked blazers that invaded new-in sections everywhere this year, then you're going to be pleased with one of the biggest trends for autumn/winter 2017: grey checked suits. Raf Simons took this trend one step further with his first collection for Calvin Klein, as he presented several grey sleek checked trouser suits. You might think that a double-breasted tailored suit is only appropriate for Wall Street, but you don't need a city job to try this trend come September.
There are a number of flattering cuts already in-store, from boyish slim silhouettes to casual, culotte styles. On the top of our must-have list is the light grey oversize check suit by Tibi and the Calvin Klein style with strong shoulders and black buttons. But on the high street, Zara is making this trend so much easier with its flattering cropped trousers and expensive-looking double-breasted jacket.
Take a look at grey checked suits on the runways below, and keep scrolling to shop some for yourself.
Checked suits in the Calvin Klein A/W 17 collection
Victoria Beckham A/W 17 collection
Stella McCartney A/W 17 collection
Scroll to shop our edit of the five best checked suits.
1. Zara
2. Tibi
3. Calvin Klein
The checked suit is a key feature in Raf Simons's first collection for Calvin Klein.
4. Mango
5. Joseph
Next up, prepare yourself for Pat Butcher levels of leopard print this September.Opening Image: Zara
Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as a Who What Wear girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.