Clothes, Clothes, Clothes: 10 ways to clash punk plaid with power dressing

Lead your own style rebellion in asymmetric kilts matched with chunky boots or leather accessories for that extra edge.
Clothes, Clothes, Clothes: 10 ways to clash punk plaid with power dressing

This Saint Laurent look marries plaid with power-shoulders.

There’s a fashion revolution bubbling, with designers looking to punk for inspiration. 

This time around it’s about subtly pushing the fashion boundaries. 

Look to Moschino, where lady-like chic is toughened up with a spikey mohawk, or Stella McCartney, where power dressing meets punk plaid. 

Lead your own style rebellion in asymmetric kilts matched with chunky boots or leather accessories for that extra edge.

GET THE LOOK:

A model walks the runway during the Saint Laurent Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 28, 2023 in Paris, France. Pic: Francois Durand/Getty Images
A model walks the runway during the Saint Laurent Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 28, 2023 in Paris, France. Pic: Francois Durand/Getty Images

Get The Look: Look sharp in punk-inspired check and statement tailoring, as seen at Saint Laurent.

Vatican Cross Necklace, €89, Or Jewellery
Vatican Cross Necklace, €89, Or Jewellery

#ieloves - Like A Prayer: Pray to the fashion gods while adorning a gem-encrusted cross necklace, €89, Ór Jewellery.

Silver Leather Pants, €395, Manley
Silver Leather Pants, €395, Manley

Heavy Metal: Soften tough leather with a sliver of silver in metallic trousers, €395, Manley.

Pleated Midi Skirt, €45.95, Zara
Pleated Midi Skirt, €45.95, Zara

Pocket-Friendly - Off-Kilter: When you’re feeling indecisive, a pencil-come-kilt style skirt will keep you in vogue, €49.95, Zara.

Biker Boots, €30, Penneys
Biker Boots, €30, Penneys

Boot Camp: Stomp into autumn in heavy-duty biker boots, €30, Penneys.

Patchwork Dress, €345, Ganni
Patchwork Dress, €345, Ganni

Check Mate: Win at wearing head-to-toe punk plaid with a patchwork checked midi dress, €345, Ganni.

Burgundy Bag, €475, Vivienne Westwood at Zalando
Burgundy Bag, €475, Vivienne Westwood at Zalando

Subtle Hint: Take the subtle approach to the punk-trend with burgundy and gold accessories, €475, Vivienne Westwood at Zalando.

Distressed Leather Jacket, €45.99, Stradivarius
Distressed Leather Jacket, €45.99, Stradivarius

Biker Grove: Toughen up your outerwear with a punk favourite biker jacket, €45.99, Stradivarius.

Leather Shorts, €35, Very
Leather Shorts, €35, Very

Short Story: Be a rebel and ditch the mini skirt for this season’s must-have leather shorts, €35, Very.

Harness Top, €19.99, H&M
Harness Top, €19.99, H&M

Strap In: A leather harness will instantly add some edge to an otherwise boring look, €19.99, H&M.

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