houndstooth

noun

hounds·tooth ˈhau̇n(d)z-ˌtüth

variants or less commonly hound's-tooth

: a usually small broken-check textile pattern

also : a fabric woven in this pattern

called also houndstooth check, hound's-tooth check

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Everlane Houndstooth Blazer There's something so appealing about the vintage Ivy League aesthetic of this Italian wool blazer, available in five houndstooth or herringbone colorways for a classic preppy style. —

Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025 Just take Drew Barrymore, who paired navy suede knee-high boots with striped trousers, or Taylor Swift, who rocked a red-and-black houndstooth skirt suit with tall black boots. —

Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 On the hotel’s outdoor après-ski patio, guests can lounge in Perfect Moment chairs and houndstooth patterned outdoor sling chairs, layered with sheepskin. —

Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024 Cream matches everything and looks beautiful with patterns like houndstooth or plaid, as well as solids like camel or jet-black. —

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