They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but where does that leave argyle? This classic Scottish diamond pattern beloved of golfers is seeing a style renaissance. This bold and often colour print is great way for men to add both colour and pattern to their spring wardrobes. 

The argyle pattern derives from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll in western Scotland. The 11th Duke of Argyll was recently played by Paul Bettany as a volatile aristocrat in the BBC drama, A Very British Scandal. He was even seen unhappily seen advertising argyle socks to pay the castle bills.

Here are TheChicGeek's handpicked argyle pieces of the season with a smattering of vintage inspiration:

Left - Burberry - Monogram Motif Argyle Intarsia Wool Cashmere Cardigan - £890

Right - Argyle looking 1950s innocent in a cardigan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left - Marni - Argyle Mohair-Blend Sweater - £730 from MRPORTER.COM

Left - Beams Plus - Argyle Cotton-Jacquard Polo Shirt - £125 from MRPORTER.COM

Below - Burlington - Manchester Men Socks - £15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left - GANT - Argyle V-Neck Sweater - £135

Left - GUCCI - GG-Argyle Cotton Sleeveless Sweater - £600 from Matchesfashion.com

Below - ASOS DESIGN - Knitted Argyle Tank with Floral Pattern - £25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left -  Duke of Windsor sporting argyle socks

Below - Argyle colour combinations are limitless

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