Houndstooth in all colors and sizes has been trending for the past few years, but Reem Acra has thrown a fresh spin at this ubiquitous notion. This suit from the brand’s Fall 2012 line has houndstooth bold on the lapels and then fading in and out on the body. Also note the hint of a partial tonal plaid on the skirt. Thakoon uses a similar look for faded zig zags in this tonal patterned sweater.