Once the symbol of Scottish Highlander rebellion, plaid shifted into a textile of prestige and heritage — and became the symbol of preppy style.

(Dwyer-McNulty herself attended two different Catholic schools in Philadelphia, wearing plaid uniforms through high school). Olivia Rodrigo in a punk plaid mini in 2022. Gotham/GC Images/Getty Images ...

As students return to school, one patterned textile now synonymous with uniforms will make its seasonal reappearance on pleated skirts, jumpers and ties: plaid. The design has long been a mainstay ...

(Dwyer-McNulty herself attended two different Catholic schools in Philadelphia, wearing plaid uniforms through high school). Olivia Rodrigo in a punk plaid mini in 2022. - Gotham/GC Images/Getty ...

(Dwyer-McNulty herself attended two different Catholic schools in Philadelphia, wearing plaid uniforms through high school). Uniforms were only associated with parochial and private schools until ...

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — As students return to school, one patterned textile now synonymous with uniforms will make its seasonal reappearance on pleated skirts, jumpers and ties: plaid ...