Clan tartans are perhaps the most well-known type of tartan, representing specific Scottish families or clans. Each clan has its own unique pattern, often with historical significance. MacLeod Tartan ...

Since her landmark Anglomania collection for autumn/winter 1993, in which Vivienne Westwood melded the 18th century French craze for English tailoring with clashing clan tartans, this distinctive ...

The most recognizable royal family tartan is the red Royal Stewart tartan, which dates back to at least 1800. Its origins are unknown, but the pattern definitely has a royal pedigree. King George IV ...

A trio of tartan designs by Alexander McQueen on display at Tartan at the V&A Dundee. Courtesy of V&A Dundee “Oldest”, “rarest”, “most celebrated” … these adjectives are intentionally avoided in the ...

The distinctive fabric has been finding new audiences as contemporary fashion houses and avant-garde weavers do their best to elevate the plaid. By Susanne Fowler See more of our coverage in your ...

Houston Kiltmakers in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, has created seven tartans inspired by comic book superheroes, hoping that said male superheroes will wear said tartan as kilts, encouraging the ...

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