Madras

A lightweight cotton fabric with a brightly colored plaid or checked pattern, originating from the city of Madras (Chennai), India. A summer staple in shirts, shorts, and preppy styles.

Category: Patterns & Prints.

In men's style, "madras" belongs to the Patterns & Prints family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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