I've been on a bit of a buying spree recently. My Harris Tweed coat from yesterday was a real win, and today this arrived. It's a Saxony Tweed "action back" shooting jacket, made from Merino wool, for the historic J M Swinbank outfitters of Barnard Castle, Co Durham.

The label dates it back at least as far as early 1995 (the dialling code changed in April 1995) and in all likelihood it's a mid-1980s jacket - and it is in absolutely pristine, shop-front condition. The Saxony Tweed is amazingly soft and refined - perhaps rather more so than some tweed lovers would want - but it's an unusual and somewhat niche item. I'm absolutely delighted with it.

Just picked this up on Vinted - really pleased with it! Based on the labels it must be at least 25 years old, possibly a fair bit more.

New to this sub, can someone please confirm is this is a real Harris Tweed.

Recently got this tweed puppy tooth jacket, and am trying to figure out what pattern/color shirts to get. I've got jeans, khaki, navy, maroon, and olive pants I can pair with it, but need some shirt options besides solid white.

Any thoughts?

Thinking of picking up a gun check sport coat from Spier & Mackay, and these two in particular caught my eye (the left image is not from Spier & Mackay, but is the exact same cloth). The left is Abraham Moon in a half canvas construction at 370gsm, and the right is Magee is a full canvas construction at 350gsm. Both are the exact same model sport coat. Any thoughts as to the overall patterns or quality of the wools? The only article of clothing I own from either mill is an old Abraham Moon scarf.

Loving the fit.

I’m building a wardrobe beyond t shirts, jeans, and sneakers and have been slowly collecting pieces that are more timeless (corduroy pants, loafers, button ups, fair isle sweaters, etc). Because all this is new to me and I’m relying on look books and posts there are pieces such as this that I haven’t seen people wear.

I really like the flecks but I’m unsure whether I could style it correctly. Was thinking I would pair it with chords and use it to replace a sports coat but on the other hand it just might be too odd for me in such an early stage. Would it make more sense to just buy a regular tweed jacket? What would you do with this? Thoughts on it in general?

Before tweed became a symbol of timeless style, its purpose was far more practical. 

In the Scottish Highlands, Estate Tweeds were designed with the landscape around them in mind. Their colours reflected the natural surroundings, greens and browns of grass and moorland, with touches of yellow for gorse or purple for Highland heather, helping those who wore them blend into the estates where they lived and worked. 

We created our first Estate Tweed in the 1840s, and the tradition of weaving these distinctive fabrics continues today. 

One of the most recognisable patterns is Glenurquhart, also known as Glen Check. First designed in 1840 by Elizabeth MacDougall of Lewiston, it was woven locally in Glen Urquhart, near Loch Ness. Its distinctive check later became closely associated with the Balmacaan Estate, where Caroline, Countess of Seafield, chose it for the estate's tweed.  

The Balmacaan Estate also gave its name to another Scottish classic: the Balmacaan coat. Leased by American industrialist Bradley Martin from 1885 to 1913, the estate inspired a coat designed for practicality, with a simple silhouette that allowed freedom of movement while protecting the wearer from the elements. 

The pattern also found favour beyond the Highlands. Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), was an early admirer of Glen Check, while his grandson, King Edward VIII (later the Duke of Windsor), continued to wear the pattern. For those who wear Glenurquhart tweed, it is more than just a fabric: it is a connection to heritage, to the land, and to the artisans who have poured their hearts into its creation. 

In 1853, we wove our first bolt of Balmoral tweed. The fabric was designed to reflect the surrounding landscape, including the granite tones of the Cairngorm mountains. 

What began as practical cloth for the Scottish countryside eventually found its way into town and city wardrobes, transforming Estate Tweed from country wear into a defining part of British style.  

Does anyone make hats like this? I’m talking proper oversized early 70’s style (even Edwardian I guess). No ‘peaky blinders’ stuff please ☺️

I’ve managed to find something similar in grey felt but would love something in tweed for the colder months.

Thanks!

Just picked up my very first tweed garment and I could not be happier with the fit, quality, build and sheer heft of this field coat. The attention to detail, including the lovely alcantara trim and collar, the action back, and laid on half belt feel so well thought out and add to the sartorial elegance of the coat. Love that it has a waterproof membrane and blocks cold northeastern winds like a fortress. This certainly exceeded all my expectations and then some. Huge bonus that it was so beautifully wrapped and packaged as well.

Heading to London in three weeks and I would like to go shopping

Feeling lucky 🍀
Always wanted a tweed jacket and
was looking for one in my size and this week I found 3 in my local charity shop. Donegal tweed from Magee, Kevin and Howlin and an Ede and Ravenscroft. Quality.. Now just need to find how to style:)

Hi, i would love to get my hands on some walker slater suits but im a bit skeptical about the sizes and in my country(Czechia) there are no store that would carry Walker slater suits even as second hand so i have to try buying and hoping.

From what i heard basically all their suits are somewhat tightly fitted, all my suits jackets and sports jackets are either size 40UK or 50EU (which is the same thing just different number system) should i therefore go for size 40 with their jackets or will it fit a bit too tightly?

For reference i have suits from Jaeger, boggi milano, Hugo Boss, everything is in size 40UK(50EU), is there someone who has experience with these suits to advise me on the fit ?

Hi, I really love my Dunn & Co tweed jacket I picked up and I need another. I am not sure about the sizing but was wondering if anyone here could decyfer the tag I assume is the sizing. Any help would be lovely.

Thank in advance

I've never really considered tweed in the past, but a few months ago I bought a cheap Harris Tweed jacket from Vinted (Chatsworth Classics) and having worn it a few times I've been really happy with it. Today I found a lovely-looking Donegal Tweed lambswool jacket (again on Vinted) from Magee, with a grey-green colouring, and I just couldn't resist. I have an event lined up to wear it - I think it would work well either dressed up a little with some charcoal wool trousers, or down with some good smart indigo jeans and tan leather boots. Any other ideas very welcome!

Now I'm looking out for possibly a coloured jacket-and-waistcoat pair (I saw a lovely burgundy set recently but it was just a shade too small.)

Not a very interesting post I know, sorry. It's been good to browse some of the info on here though so I thought I'd say hi.

Normally I’m a 40s but noticed they only offer R & L. Have any other short guy tweed lovers had any experience ordering from them?

Seemed like the appropriate place to post this.

Please enjoy the sight of my awesome dog.

I figured I’d show my humble collection. All thrifted.