Plaid is one of those prints that never really leaves the style conversation. It carries this beautiful tension between history and reinvention, tradition and rebellion. Long before it became a street-style staple, plaid had its origins in Scotland, where tartans represented clans and family identity. It was more than fabric — it was belonging.

I used to have a pretty specific idea of how life was supposed to look by now. There was a timeline in my head, one I assumed everyone else was following too — with the major milestones checked off in just the right order. I figured by this point, I’d have more certainty, more clarity, maybe even a few more answers.