A distinctive diamond-shaped pattern of solid and outlined shapes, typically used in knitted garments like socks and sweaters.
Named after Clan Campbell of Argyll in Scotland, whose tartan pattern inspired the design. The pattern gained popularity in the early 20th century when it was adopted for golf attire.
Argyle patterns became synonymous with preppy fashion partly because they were adopted by golfers at exclusive clubs in the 1920s - the Duke of Windsor was famously photographed wearing argyle golf socks. The pattern's geometric precision appeals to those who want their clothing to suggest both tradition and mathematical order.
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