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CHECKING IN
WITH CHECKERBOARD ACCESSORIES POPPING UP IN TABLESCAPES , FLOORING , FASHION AND HOME DÉCOR , IT ’ S NOW HIP TO BE SQUARE .
By JUSTINE AMODEO
WHILE CHECKERBOARD PATTERNS have been around for centuries — think Greek and Roman empires , the halls of Versailles , the aisle of St . George ’ s Chapel and underfoot in the corridors of New York ’ s Metropolitan Museum of Art — the iconic motif is back in the spotlight again in home décor and fashion , from Gucci and Stine Goya to Dolce & Gabbana . From surprising color combinations to psychedelic takes on the trend , these new variations spotlight designers re-imagining this classic pattern in a fresh way .
BACK TO THE FUTURE
While warm neutrals have been the go-to for checkerboard patterns , appearing now are warm rust tones like this double-breasted sequined checked jacket worn by Wilfredo Emanuel from Dolce & Gabbana ’ s new futuristic collection built around new proportions and geometries , with silhouettes created with technical fabrics , graffiti prints and all-over logo detailing ; $ 5,595 ; us . dolcegabbana . com .
WE World 12 Winter 2022 / 23