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Fresh plays on vintage checks and dots: New-season shirts get into print

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Wilson, K. (2026, September 18). Fresh plays on vintage checks and dots: New-season shirts get into print. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/fresh-plays-on-vintage-checks-and-dots-new-season-shirts-get-into-print-20260919-p60v56.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-09-18 · by Kim Wilson

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This article highlights trendy shirt designs featuring prints like polka dots and vintage checks for spring fashion. Notable pieces include an iridescent striped shirt by Once Was priced at $300, a playful cotton shirt with ruby polka dots by Steele for $159, and a romantic check silk shirt by Oroton for $399. Additionally, it mentions innovative twists on classic styles such as the Country Road "Twist Crop Shirt" for $159 and the Cos "Scarf-Detail Polka-Dot Shirt" for $159, aiming to revitalize casual wardrobes with fresh, stylish options.
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Story summary

This season's fashion trend focuses on printed shirts for casual weekend wear, featuring designs like polka dots, vintage checks, and stripes. Calantha offers a cotton-silk shirt with iridescent stripes for $300, while Steele introduces the playful "Elin" ruby polka-dot shirt priced at $159. Oroton presents a luxurious ombre check silk shirt for $399, and Country Road refreshes classic styles with its twist crop and dolman striped shirts at $159 each. Other options include the Morrison "Ellis" shirt with soft checks and detachable necktie at $174 and a feminine polka-dot design from Cos, also priced at $159. High-end fashion brand Simon Miller adds an expensive touch with its Anya crepe wrap top, featuring graphic spots and adjustable waist for $470. These shirts offer fresh interpretations of classic patterns to enhance weekend wardrobes.

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Publisher

The Sydney Morning Herald · 5759 article(s) · 15 correction(s) detected
Running correction rate · 15 correction(s)

Who wrote this

Kim Wilson
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Also by Kim Wilson
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Topics

Calantha Cos Country Road Good Weekend Steele

Subjects

Cos ORG · 2× Country Road ORG · 2× Good Weekend ORG · 1× Morrison PERSON · 1× Oroton ORG · 1× Simon Miller PERSON · 1× Steele PERSON · 1×

Narrative

From polished polka dots and vintage checks to fresh takes on the classic stripe, this season’s shirts make a compelling case for putting print back into your weekend wardrobe.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19
2026-09-19 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Fresh plays on vintage checks and dots: New-season shirts get into print · assertive framing

Claims (8 extracted, 0 hedged)

From polished polka dots and vintage checks to fresh takes on the classic stripe, this season’s shirts make a compelling case for putting print back into your weekend wardrobe. asserted
shirts → make → wardrobe
Iridescent stripes and contrast trims give this cotton-silk shirt statement appeal. asserted
stripes → give → appeal
Ruby and polka dots bring a playful punch to this relaxed cotton shirt. asserted
dots → bring → shirt
Front twist and soft blouson shape refresh the classic, striped cotton shirt. asserted
twist → refresh → shirt
Soft checks and a detachable necktie lend romance to this cotton favourite. asserted
checks → lend → favourite
Making oversized shirting feel fresh. asserted
shirting → make → ?
Playful micro checks and a draped scarf put a modern spin on heritage style. asserted
checks → drape → style
Graphic spots and an adjustable wrap waist creates an effortlessly flattering silhouette. asserted
spots → create → silhouette
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