Gingham has ditched the picnic blanket and reemerged as a fashion trend every it-girl loves.
We have to take a little trip down the memory lane for this one. Back in the ’90s, Fran Fine twirled through The Nanny in cherry-red gingham pieces, giving “Queens girl meets Upper East Side.” Rachel Green dabbling in baby-blue checks on Friends sealed the print’s sitcom lore.
Fast-forward to today’s runways and retail drops: Chanel’s Resort presentations layered breezy, ankle-grazing check skirts over soft knitwear, while Gap’s tie-up with Dôen sprinkled sage-green and cocoa-brown gingham across boxy shirts and calf-length shirtdresses that laugh in the face of heatwaves. It’s been dubbed the check-mate move of the season.
Celebrities are already on board—Olivia Rodrigo made an appearance at Wimbledon in a demure, knee-skimming Ralph Lauren gingham dress, while Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker have both opted for midi-length versions that meet Centre-Court dress codes and modest closets alike.
Silhouette-wise, the print has broken out of the sundress box. Think billowing wrap skirts that skim the ankles, wide-leg palazzo pants cut in feather-light seersucker, and high-neck swim tops (thank you, Frankies Bikinis x Bella Hadid) for pool days that call for more coverage.
Here’s all the different ways to style it:
Stay fashion-forward with baby blue. Pair with a beachy tote and golden accents to channel summer.
For a chic look, keep it black and white.
Elevate a plain outfit with a gingham headscarf.
Pair your red gingham trousers with mesh flats. A winning combo.
All the girls are wearing butter yellow this summer. Pair with matching shades and whites to pull off a Polly Pocket-esque look.
Layering can be fun even in summers. Throw on a gingham abaya over a simple tee and a pair of jeans or linen trousers.
Whether you’re wearing a denim shirt or a simple white blouse, a gingham collar can do the trend-talking for you.
A little pop is all you need sometimes.
