STYLE NEWS / NEW SEASON: TARTAN ARMY

Featured in   Date 28th August 2008

Thanks to Vivienne Westwood and her punk following, tartan remains a firm fashion favourite. This season, this popular heritage fabric continues its take-over of the high street and is brought bang up to date with an injection of new colours and styles. Not only will you see the classic red and black print in the stores, but also blue, green and yellow teamed with lace edging. There's also a great choice in shoe-boots (a must-have follow-on from last winter), prom dresses and Goth-inspired jackets.

1: The tartan army takes over at Warehouse - Coat £100, shirt £30, cardigan £30, skirt, scarf £20, belt £20, satchel £85, and boots £100. Available from the Bullring store, Selfridges, Debenhams and House of Fraser.

2: For great shoes check out Dune in Bullring. The shoe boots cost £90 and peep-toe heels are £80.

3: This simple yet stylish dress is from French Connection. Add a pair of heavy denier black tight, the highest heels possible and a pair of black gloves for lady-like glamour. It costs £85.

4: Bring a black coat, jacket or twinset up to date in an instant with this over-sized tartan corsage, £15 from Freedom at Topshop.

5: For weekends away grab this large tartan bag which has plenty of room for your over-night essentials. It's from Evans and is priced at £25.

6: Black bag with bow detail, priced at £15 from New Look.

7: Add a twist to a classic fabric with this striking green tartan dress from River Island. Its ruffles and a flattering Peter Pan collar mean it is bang on trend. It is priced at £49.99.