I’ll take the check

Wearing a checkered garment feels like sitting on a picnic blanket in the sun on a balmy summer day. It’s a pattern that encapsulates that feeling, making it the perfect pairing for warmer weather.

CURATED BY NINA TUCKER

Such a vast range of check patterns exist, each with their connotations, and the history of origin is long and varied. Gingham, tartan, houndstooth, plaid, the multiple versions associated with royalty, and even Burberry’s own signature check pattern that has become instantly recognisable.