Dress paired with Mizrahis gray lambs-wool blazer.
Blanket, The Ralph Lauren Home Collection.
Tights, Bonnie Doon.
Ralph Lauren does his tartan jig military-style with a brass-buttoned, double-breasted wool dress. Here, model Linda Evangelista kicks up her heels in a rendition of the Scottish Highland sword dance. Dress from Collection by Ralph Lauren. Hat by Summer and the Hat Man. Tights, Bonnie Doon. Shoes, Manolo Blahnik. Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington. In this story, photographed in northern Scotland: hair, Didier Malige forFrederic Fekkai at Bergdorf Goodman; makeup, Sonia Kashuk for Aveda. Transportation: British Airways.
Shoes, Manolo Blahnik.Left:Valentino checks out a tartan suit.
Tights, Bonnie Doon.
Shoes, Manolo Blahnik.
For the Scots, tartan isn’t just folkloric; for some it’s everyday wear, and for certain Scottish regiments it’s the standard uniform. Isaac Mizrahi’s long Royal Stewart wrap dress,right,takes its cue from the kilt, which is traditionally worn with a tweed jacket. Dress paired with Mizrahi’s gray lamb’s-wool blazer. Blanket, The Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Tights, Bonnie Doon. Shoes, Manolo Blahnik.Left:Valentino checks out a tartan suit. Hat, Kangol. Tights, Bonnie Doon. Shoes, Manolo Blahnik.
Here, Bill Blasss double-faced wool peacoat, wool challis skirt, and navy wool turtleneck.
Far from demurethe spicy scent of Bill Blass Hot perfume.
Gloves, Naoli Misle.
There’s a run on schoolgirl tartan this fall—worn with peacoats, berets, and sometimes even knee socks and loafers. Here, Bill Blass’s double-faced wool peacoat, wool challis skirt, and navy wool turtleneck. Far from demure—the spicy scent of Bill Blass Hot perfume. Gloves, Naoli Misle. Socks, Ralph Lauren Hoisery. Shoes, Robert Clergerie.
Socks, Ralph Lauren Hoisery.
Shoes, Robert Clergerie.
Black Watch jacket by Paul Smith.
Authentic tartans are registered designs, and today more than a thousand variations exist.Left:Black Watch, traditionally a man’s tartan, works for a woman too, as menswear becomes a favorite for fall. Black Watch jacket by Paul Smith. Tartan at a great price—a shirt by Brooks Brothers. Another classic—Real Pink Lip Spa Lipcolor by Elizabeth Arden. Pin, Butler & Wilson.Right:Looking out over the Beauly River from the island of Eilean Aigas in northern Scotland, a tartan medley. Randolph Duke’s raincoat. Light on the pocket: Body Action Design stretch pants. Beret, Eric Javits. Earrings, José and María Barrera. Bag, Polo/Ralph Lauren Luggage. Boots, Timberland.
Tartan at a great pricea shirt by Brooks Brothers.
Another classicReal Pink Lip Spa Lipcolor by Elizabeth Arden.
Light on the pocket: Body Action Design stretch pants.
Horsing around with tartan—model Linda Evangelista and Lord John Doune. Marc Jacobs, who designed Evangelista’s skirt, does a bit of horsing around himself by doing tartan up in silk taffeta. “It’s traditionally made of wool,” he says, “but since tartan is a pattern for festive occasions in Scotland, I did it in an evenign fabric.” Skirt by Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis N. Peal cashmere turtleneck. Beret, Kangol. Belt, Chanel. Stockings, Ultra Sheer by Hanes Hosiery. Boots, Chanel.
Beret, Eric Javits.
Earrings, Jose and Maria Barrera.
Bag, Polo/Ralph Lauren Luggage.
Right:The tartan skirt has always been intrinsic to Highland sporting life. Tossing the caber (a 17-foot-long fir pole), a variation on throwing the javelin. Players must wear kilts, but Manolo Blahnik’s tartan boots are optional. Pleated skirt by GSGS. Jacket with sheepskin trim by Jean Paul Gaultier. Beret, Normandy Manufacturing Corp. Gloves, Naomi Misle. Tights, Bonnie Doon. Shoes, Manolo Blahnik.Left:Pausing in the gardens of Cawdor Castle in the Scottish Highlands—Isaac Mizrahi’s graceful take on the sporting kilt. Cashmere-and-wool wrap skirt, suede jacket, and turtleneck bodysuit (sold with matching tights not shown). Belt, Chanel. Gloves by Shalimar Accessories. Tights, Bonnie Doon. Shoes, Manolo Blahnik.
Horsing around with tartanmodel Linda Evangelista and Lord John Doune.
Skirt by Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis N. Peal cashmere turtleneck.
Stockings, Ultra Sheer by Hanes Hosiery.
Plaid on parade: a traditional bagpipe player strikes a chord with Oscar de la Renta’s high-stepping coat. De la Renta’s plaids are standouts—in unusual colors and oversize patterns. Striking another note—Oscar de la Renta Parfum, a floral fragrance. Hat, James Coviello for Oscar de la Renta. Gloves by Shalimar Accessories. Tights, Bonnie Doon. Shoes, Manolo Blahnik.
Right:The tartan skirt has always been intrinsic to Highland sporting life.
Tossing the caber (a 17-foot-long fir pole), a variation on throwing the javelin.
Players must wear kilts, but Manolo Blahniks tartan boots are optional.
Two faces of plaid: sophisticated and casual.Left:A “riding” jacket that’s got real flare. Jacket and pants by Jean Paul Gaultier. Pin, Dominique Aurientis, Paris. Gloves, Naomi Misle. Boots, Calvin Klein Footwear.Right:Traditional men’s pajamas with classic appeal. By Brooks Brothers. Terry-cloth towel by The Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Brightening the menswear look: Christian Dior’s Holiday Red Haute Couleur Lipstick No. 836.
Pleated skirt by GSGS.
Jacket with sheepskin trim by Jean Paul Gaultier.
Beret, Normandy Manufacturing Corp. Gloves, Naomi Misle.
Bold maneuvers: Norma Kamali’s signature double-breasted menswear suit takes a leap into tartan on the wrought iron gates of Beaufort Castle, a privately owned Victorian estate near Inverness, Scotland. Wool suit, OMO Norma Kamali. Brooks Brothers long-sleeved cotton shirt. Belt, Polo Ralph Lauren Leathergoods.
Tights, Bonnie Doon.
Cashmere-and-wool wrap skirt, suede jacket, and turtleneck bodysuit (sold with matching tights not shown).
Gloves by Shalimar Accessories.
Created to identify Scottish clans and their places of residence, tartans have now become a mark of international chic.Right:A double dose of tartan—Ralph Lauren’s double-breasted jacket goes under a plaid umbrella. Wool jacket and black stretch-velvet leggings from Collection by Ralph Lauren. Hat Kangol. Boots, Calvin Klein Footwear.Left:Tartan on a shoestring—Paul Stuart cotton pajamas. Pendleton’s wool robe and matching slippers. Scarf on couch, Amicale. Photographed at Eilean Aigas House, near Inverness in northern Scotland.
Tights, Bonnie Doon.
Shoes, Manolo Blahnik.
Plaid on parade: a traditional bagpipe player strikes a chord with Oscar de la Rentas high-stepping coat.
Attending a tug-of-war, one of many Scottish Highland games, is a summer tradition, even for the royal family. Here, shades of Lady Di—in the slim, sporty silhouette of a waterproof quilted parka over stirrup pants. Parka by Diapositive. Merino wool stirrup pants by Ralph Lauren Activewear. Earrings and orange bracelet, Gerard E. Yosca. Burgundy bracelet, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun. Boots, Calvin Klein Footwear.
De la Rentas plaids are standoutsin unusual colors and oversize patterns.
Striking another noteOscar de la Renta Parfum, a floral fragrance.
Hat, James Coviello for Oscar de la Renta.
Along with the kilt, the tartan shawl was part of Scottish Highland dress even before, the 18th century. Today it’s a chic accessory.Right:Ralph Lauren’s wool version over Jean Paul Gaultier’s halter-neck dress with spaghetti straps. Throw by The Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Earrings, Butler & Wilson. Blanket around shoulders at Polo/Ralph Lauren. Bracelets on model’s left arm, bottom to top: Karl Lagerfeld Bijoux. Ralph Lauren Jewelry Collection. Bracelets on model’s right arm, botton to top: Karl Lagerfeld Bijoux. Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun. Stockings, Hanes. Shoes, Perry Ellis.Left:A ballerina dress with tartan shawl, tights, and ankle-tied shoes. Dress by Isaac Mizrahi. Shawl by N. Peal. Tights by Gamine. Shoes by Perry Ellis. Earrings, Dominique Aurientis, Paris. Bracelet, Karl Lagerfeld Bijoux.
Gloves by Shalimar Accessories.
Tights, Bonnie Doon.
Shoes, Manolo Blahnik.
Two faces of plaid: sophisticated and casual.Left:A riding jacket thats got real flare.
Jacket and pants by Jean Paul Gaultier.
Pin, Dominique Aurientis, Paris.
Gloves, Naomi Misle.
Boots, Calvin Klein Footwear.Right:Traditional mens pajamas with classic appeal.
Terry-cloth towel by The Ralph Lauren Home Collection.
Brightening the menswear look: Christian Diors Holiday Red Haute Couleur Lipstick No.
Wool suit, OMO Norma Kamali.
Brooks Brothers long-sleeved cotton shirt.
Belt, Polo Ralph Lauren Leathergoods.
Wool jacket and black stretch-velvet leggings from Collection by Ralph Lauren.
Boots, Calvin Klein Footwear.Left:Tartan on a shoestringPaul Stuart cotton pajamas.
Pendletons wool robe and matching slippers.
Scarf on couch, Amicale.
Photographed at Eilean Aigas House, near Inverness in northern Scotland.
Here, shades of Lady Diin the slim, sporty silhouette of a waterproof quilted parka over stirrup pants.
Merino wool stirrup pants by Ralph Lauren Activewear.
Earrings and orange bracelet, Gerard E. Yosca.
Burgundy bracelet, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun.
Boots, Calvin Klein Footwear.
Today its a chic accessory.Right:Ralph Laurens wool version over Jean Paul Gaultiers halter-neck dress with spaghetti straps.
Throw by The Ralph Lauren Home Collection.
Earrings, Butler & Wilson.
Blanket around shoulders at Polo/Ralph Lauren.
Bracelets on models left arm, bottom to top: Karl Lagerfeld Bijoux.
Ralph Lauren Jewelry Collection.
Bracelets on models right arm, botton to top: Karl Lagerfeld Bijoux.
Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun.
Shoes, Perry Ellis.Left:A ballerina dress with tartan shawl, tights, and ankle-tied shoes.
Dress by Isaac Mizrahi.
Shawl by N. Peal.
Shoes by Perry Ellis.
Earrings, Dominique Aurientis, Paris.
Bracelet, Karl Lagerfeld Bijoux.
