

Style – The Tweed Jacket
Words: Violet
Labeled as ‘On Trend’ for this Autumn/Winter, but forget that. The tweed jacket has never been off trend. Quintessentially British, first made in Scotland in the 1800’s, the simple act of wearing one of these jackets means you a part of a great tradition. You may think the tweed jacket suggests only an upper-class golf club or country house. But not anymore. Its smart enough for almost anywhere and will also see you through days out in the country surrounded by mother nature. Distinctive colours, usually similar to those of the countryside, moss, heather, bark and patters of tweed make for a timeless, versatile look. Thats right, Your Grandad has/had style.
Don’t get fooled into thinking that you’ve got to match your tweed jacket with a flat cap and a springer spaniel. By all means, you can do that, but a well-fitted, classic Tweed Jacket will work flawlessly well regardless whether it’s worn formally or casually. If you like the idea of introducing a Tweed Jacket into your wardrobe this Autumn, below we have selected three of our favourite on the market right now.

Billy Reid slim-fit herringbone wool-tweed blazer, £995, at mrporter.com

Beams Plus slim-fit Harris tweed blazer, £455, at mrporter.com

Hackett Mayfair houndstooth tweed jacket, £500, at hackett.com
By James Clarke