There are not many patterns that boast the level of sophistication the way the Prince of Wales check does. Characterized by a woven design of small and large checks that create a crossing pattern, the ...

“It’s a thing,” I told my husband, when we opened the second holiday card featuring a photo of an extended family, all sporting red and black checked pajamas. “It’s buffalo check.” He looked confused.

If there's one pattern dominating summer 2025, it's the classic gingham check. The small checks, once a symbol of picnic blankets and school uniforms, are celebrating a fashion comeback that's ...