The houndstooth outfit: the grandpa trend to rediscover in Winter 2024
Classic and not just bourgeois, houndstooth fabric is back on the runway for Fall Winter 2024 2025, from coats to tailored jackets
For a long time considered “old-fashioned,” houndstooth fabric is now back in fashion, drawing inspiration directly from our grandparents' wardrobes. A wool weave (often mixed with cashmere) that in the 20th century was favored for its thickness, providing warmth during the coldest winters, especially in the “coat” version. But it’s the iconic “spike” pattern, created by bicolor threads alternating with precision, that gives it character, producing a vibrant texture long associated with men’s style codes.
The history of houndstooth: from casual fabric to status symbol
It’s no secret that this fabric was favored by the English for leisure time, alongside tweed and tartan, during woodland walks or hunting trips, precisely because of its warmth. But it soon made its way into the city, becoming the 'sporty' and 'casual' alternative to classic wool. Expertly tailored, following bourgeois rules of impeccable outerwear, the houndstooth coat became a symbol of a generation that chose to invest — literally — in wardrobe classics.
And it’s no coincidence that today we find it on the runway for Men’s Fashion Fall Winter 2024 2025: designers have sought refuge in those classics that, though nostalgic, are appreciated by younger generations as symbols of identity, values, and stories. You can pair it with cargo pants, jeans, or sneakers, but a tailored houndstooth jacket or coat is a statement. A declaration of style.
Here are 5 Grandpa-inspired outfit ideas from the runway to copy for Winter 2024-2025:
