This month, journalist Emma McCarthy takes us on a journey through Scotland via Hollywood and Miuccia Prada’s mind to decode the relevance and potted history of the argyle knit. Is it just me ...

argyle, and houndstooth. When trying to achieve a preppy look, socks can help. We’ve seen them styled differently – knit socks with kitten heels or slingbacks and ankle tights with loafers.