Dress Codes: How did plaid become popular for school uniforms?
After Stuart’s defeat, tartan was restricted in its use for decades in Scotland through Great Britain’s Dress Act, but it had a fashionable revival in the early 19th century that received royal support, particularly from Queen Victoria.
The era saw an “elite appropriation” of Highland craft and lifestyle, Maxwell explained.
Previously a formidable sight to encounter on the battlefield, it now represented a different kind of pride in the form of status and wealth, making it an ideal textile to use in schools promoting prestige and heritage.
CNN 5 September 2024
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