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Don't let fickle fashion trend forecasters tell you plaid is so last season! And you don't have to move to London just so that you can sport the trend. iTalk searches Mumbai stores for plaid options that you can wear to work and play

Don't let fickle fashion trend forecasters tell you plaid is so last season! And you don't have to move to London just so that you can sport the trend. iTalk searches Mumbai stores for plaid options that you can wear to work and play

For him

At play

Model Binal Trivedi wears a creation by UK designer Danielle Scutt at Chivas Fashion Tour held in Dubai last November

Model Nina Manuel mixes an off-shoulder denim top with plaid dhoti pants and metallic Kolhapuri chappals

Fashion designer Narendra Kumar creates an artistic synergy by combining plaid, graphic, hounds tooth and an u00fcber cool attitude

Shirt to paint the town red with, on a weekend.
At: Woodland, Shop 3/4, York House, opposite Electric House, Colaba.
Rs 895

What is plaid?
Plaid is a design of crossing bands or stripes of colour, almost always at right angles.

Wear these with a striking mono-coloured T-shirt, on your Saturday shopping trip.
At: Wilmer 62, Costa Gravis, Shop No. 14, Sunder Lane, JB Colony, Orlem, Malad (W).u00a0u00a0
Rs 450

Skinny pants for that sleek impression.
At: Zero Degree.
Rs 1,400

These knee-length shorts will look I-mean-business as long as you don't pair them with sloppy floaters.
At: Zero Degree, 59-A, RNA Shopping Arcade, Lokhanwala Complex.
Rs 1,200

For us (unisex)

The upturned collar on the ankle, and the colour lend this one a military feel.
At: Citywalk, Shop 33, next to Leopold Cafe, Colaba.
Rs 495

You are never too old for pink!
At: Citywalk.
Rs 2,299

Ankle-high sneakers.
At: Zero Degree.
Rs 1,500

For her

Racerback top in sea green.
At: Hippies
Rs 850

Short jump suit.
At: Hippies, Shop No. 1, 13/B, Pali Road, Bandra (W).
Rs 850

This teeny weeny skirt is strictly for under-20 wearers.
At: Shimmer
Rs 450

Contrast this cotton dress with pumps and a clutch in acid bright colours.
At: Papaya store, Shop No. 5, Shivanjali Building, Dr Ambedkar Road, Khar (W).
Rs 450

Sunday shorts.
At: Izzo
Rs 1,290

Lounge-around pyjamas.
At: Shop-7, Cinderella, Indraprastha Shopping Centre, Borivali (W).
Rs 250

Multi-hued leggings.
At: Izzo
Rs 850

Dhoti pants get a sporty makeover with an elastic waistband.
At: Izzo
Rs 1,450

Off shoulder ankle-length jumper suit.
At: Izzo, 4, Pankak CHS Ltd., next to Sarvodaya Library, Khar (W).u00a0
Rs 1,950

This dress will hide all that holiday season flab.
At: Izzo
Rs 2,490