At the Autumn Winter 08 shows, it was clearly evident that D&G like a bit of tartan. The catwalk was awash with tartan in every conceivable way.

 Tartan with velvet for a cool retro vibe

Tartan with spots and flowers for a new take on the summers mixing of patterns trend 

Tartan with another classic Scottish design- Argyle which is said to have come from the tartan of Clan Campbell, of Argyll in Western Scotland.

Tartan with Checks

Tartan with tartan

Tartan with paisley

Tartan with everything.

pictures from style.com

I have also recently spotted a D&G advertisement in a glossy magazine that feature tartan with leopard print. I am stunned! There is probably not 2 more arguementative prints than tartan and leopard print. The tartan and leopard print contrast in just avout every possible way. Tartan is bright colours, a uniform pattern with straight lines. Leopard print is neutral colours with softer wavy lines and a less uniform pattern. I think this combination is really only for the very very brave.

 For me the highlight of the whole D&G Autumn winter 08 collection is the long tartan evening dresses. The look was softened by using chiffon and ruffles and frills. This is a great way to convert this summers chiffon, flowing and frilly trend to a winter alternative.

 If you want to get the D&G tartan with everything try teaming these Pamela Mann Argyle Tights with a tartan skirt.