Sunday, February 10, 2008

Harris Tweed

Harris Tweed undoubtedly belongs in every WASPs wardrobe, and it is one of the most desirable fabrics for fall/winter sport coats. Every year I anticipate the dropping temperatures so I can bring out my collection of various Harris Tweeds. As we approach warmer weather, I take the opportunity to wear my tweeds as often as possible before I must pack them away. For those who may not know about Harris Tweed, let's take a moment to fill you in on the rich history. Harris Tweed is a luxury cloth woven by the islanders of the isles of Harris. Each jacket has a special label signifying that the tweed is authentic Harris Tweed. The fabric is durable and it provides great warmth. The pattern above is one of many designs, and I recommend owning at least two Harris Tweed jackets.



3 comments:

J.L said...

I just got my first Harris Tweed sport coat last month. I love it.

The Sporting Life Society said...

you beat me to it...be looking for my "Harris Tweed" tomorrow...Keep up the good work!

Laguna Beach Trad said...

Great post. Harris Tweed is like a second skin. The Southern California climate means I can't don the Tweed year round, but if I could, I would.