‘Casual without being sloppy’: why flannel shirts are making a comeback

From catwalk versions to online vintage finds, the workwear staple is being recast as a marker of laidback cool In many wardrobes, the thick, checked shirt is usually found among the gardening clothes, or it might be worn as an extra layer on a bitterly cold day. But, in 2026, for the first time since the 90s, it’s becoming a bona fide fashion item. Flannel shirts have recently been worn by fashion editors and stylists on the front row, by the models Adwoa Aboah and Emily Ratajkowski and the ...

By Lauren Cochrane