During the fall 2021 season each capital coined its own particular trends, yet the undeniable connectivity of fashion was pronounced. Demonstrating this idea of common ground is the push and pull between checks versus plaids, which turned up everywhere from Shanghai to Paris. The good news is you don’t have to pick a side. Whether you choose a punk or prep miniskirt or a classic overcoat, these patterns are off-the-grid style-wise, as in very, very cool.

Follow along as we check the boxes city by city.

From Shanghai

Check

From Tokyo

Check

Plaid

From Taipei

Plaid

From Paris

Plaid

Check

From Milan

Plaid

From Copenhagen

Plaid