The Glen Plaid Suit

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The Glen Plaid: more than just a check or pattern


While the Victorian era entertained tartans and the turn of the century hosted checks, it wasn’t until the 1920s that plaid clothing revolutionized the rules of urban style, following the English trend in which “country” began to impinge upon “town” in matters of male dress. Although some checks like the houndstooth enjoyed a distinguished career, none would become as enduringly stylish as the Glen Plaid.

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Houndstooth Suiting Fabrics and Cloth

The Houndstooth fabric, also known as Houndstooth Check or Puppytooth, is a medium-size check pattern with jagged edges, which resembles the teeth of a dog.

Houndstooth pattern is made out of wool and tweed fabrics and is often characterized by its abstract black and white pattern. It is commonly used for coats and jackets but also very common in women’s dresses and skirts.

History

Houndstooth checks originated in woven wool cloth of the Scottish Lowlands, but are now used in many other materials. This pattern originated in Scotland in the 1800’s, originally worn by Scottish shepherds. History tells us that the Houndstooth pattern played important role in Scottish past.

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