Few prints cry autumn quite like the lustrous, linear glamour of plaid. A mix of rusticity and formality, tradition and whimsy, plaid knows no bounds when it comes to making a statement. It is a favourite of fashion designers around the world, from Vivienne Westwood to Ralph Lauren, Jean-Paul Gaultier to Alexander McQueen. With roots dating back to the ancient Celts, tartan has since come to symbolize kinship, family histories, and all things Scottish. And it's no longer simply a fabric one…
