Checks, plaid and gingham are familiar fixtures on the catwalk—just look to the Spring/Summer 2026 collections from Brandon Maxwell, Burberry, Bernadette and Chanel for proof. Yet while inspiration for these patterns comes in many forms, from kilts to picnic blankets, one item in particular is currently front of mind for many fashion fans: the checkered polypropylene bag.
You know the ones—big, plastic, and instantly recognisable with it's checked pattern. You might have seen them at your local market or piled high at your nan’s house, if yours is anything like mine. Otherwise, you may know them as a “Ghana Must Go”—a name that will bring up countless results on Amazon, though is now being questioned for its continued appropriateness.
