Plaid or check is a wonderfully British Heritage fabric that I adore and it looks great paired with denim. I’ve picked three pieces I love to show how both men and women can try this look. I fell in love with this draped coat, £649 of gorgeous wool-blend by Vivienne Westwood. Wear belted over contrastingly skinny cut jeans for a chic way to battle the worst of the winter chill.  These HUDSON BLACK LEATHER PANEL LEELOO CROPPED SKINNY JEANS, £235 embrace the leather trend subtly and a touch of extra luxury as they peep from beneath this marvellous coat.

Summers denim jacket, such as this PROENZA SCHOULER Denim jacket, £355 looks amazing worn over this cute JUICY COUTURE Checked studded dress, £220.00. I love the studded detail which adds an element of rock-chick to an originally prim look.  Wear with an ivory shirt or slim knit roll neck beneath, ivory woolen tights and bulky builder-style ankle boots.

For Him

Guys don’t have to miss out on this trend, this checked cotton shirt, £70 by Ted Baker looks great with jeans or introduce plaid with a practical gilet worn with a long sleeved slim-fitting knit like this denim and supply Ralph Lauren gilet, £215 – one safely stylish way to wear double-denim.