From a distance, houndstooth looks very much like its woolen cousin tweed, but a closer inspection reveals a significantly different pattern and fabric with its own unique history. Unlike tweed ...

Checkered plaid is a classic, but there's a similar pattern that's just as recognizable, but not as well known: Houndstooth.

The classic check menswear pattern known as houndstooth is popping up all over the house this spring. We've seen it on a $1,300 sleigh-back chair from Drexel Heritage, used as wallcovering on the ...

Houndstooth is a pattern that works well for the office. (Image: File) Those famous black-and white-checks are making a subtle comeback in the world of chic and it is a fun print to add variety in ...

Babaton Hartford Wool Classic Houndstooth Wool Coat, $350, Aritzia Accessories like this printed cap are the perfect way to play with a pattern without making a huge investment. Try this one with ...