Houndstooth is a classic textile pattern consisting of small broken checks in two colors, often used for outerwear and accessories. It has been popular in fashion several times throughout history and is sometimes mixed with other patterns. A similar pattern is Glen Plaid.
Houndstooth is a two-tone textile design or pattern consisting of small broken or irregular checks. Also called a four-on-four check, a pistol check, or sometimes a dog’s tooth, its origin is probably Scottish. The houndstooth check is made up of alternating bands of four dark bands and four light bands both lengthwise and widthwise in a woven pattern.
In general, the two colors are light and dark, such as black and white or brown and white, but they can also be fabrics of different colors. The design forms a four-pointed star. The size of the checks varies.
Crow’s Tooth has stood the test of time. Considered a classic, houndstooth has been a fashion trend several times in history, with peaks during the 1930s, the 1970s, and then again in the early 2000s. Often worn on wool, houndstooth rooster is also found in cotton and silk fabrics.
It is often used for coats, jackets, and other outerwear, and also for dresses and skirts. In the early 1800’s it was found in hooped scarves and skirts. But over time, it became popular for homewares and accessories, such as bags, headbands, and umbrellas. It has even become popular for fashionable animal care items such as collars and bowls.
In the late 1960s, designer Geoffrey Beene mixed the classic pattern with lace in dresses. Also in the late 1960s, Chevrolet used a black and white houndstooth pattern to upholster some of its Camaro vehicles. In 2005-06, houndstooth returned to fashion as designers like Chanel, Emporio Armani, and Louis Vuitton featured the bold pattern in their designs.
A similar pattern is known as the Glen Plaid. Glen plaid is a pattern in which two light and two dark stripes alternate with four light and four dark stripes, both vertically and horizontally. Like the houndstooth, this forms a crisscross pattern of irregular checks.
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