As I’m sure you are aware checks are a major trend this season. They’re everywhere: on the runway as well as in stores at every different price point from designer to Zara.
I recently visited the Off-White store that only just opened up in Vancouver less than a year ago to check out the most amazing checked jacket that comes in a very large/exaggerated black and white houndstooth checked pattern (houndstooth is absolute my favourite) and I’m pretty obsessed with it. Too bad the price is $2,830.
Next I visited Aritzia to check out the assortment of checked blazers and matching dress pants and fell sort of in love with Aritzia’s Fall/Winter collection, in particular, a pair of cropped, wide-leg pants from Aritzia’s label Little Moon. Their rather 70s inspired and come in two different colours: Caramelized/Black and Red Rust/Tannin. I picked up a pair in the Caramelized/Black. Love these as well as the Wilfred – Margaux Blazer (as seen above) in the mini check tannin/black which is now unfortunately sold out completely.
In addition, to the Off-White checked blazer (which I didn’t purchase) and Little Moon – Malva Pant I found the perfect pair of Lanvin houndstooth checked pants, which are high-waisted and tie at the top. I knew I had to have them the moment we received them at Turnabout (South Granville) which is the consignment store I currently work at. Regardless of their price of $160.
Stay tuned for more of my favourite checks and fabulous finds at Turnabout.
Jessica Prowse 