TARTAN: ROMANCING THE PLAID

Tartan, the beloved symbol of kin, clan and nation to the Scots, has evolved into one of the world's favourite fabrics. Worn by figures as diverse as William Wallace, Queen Victoria and Madonna, tartan has gone from humble and practical beginnings to an emblem of great taste and high fashion. This definitive book brings together a stunning array of images to chronicle tartan and its enthusiasts from every age, including the Duke of Wellington and Jean-Paul Gaultier, Vivien Westwood and Burberry.