Tweed Jackets

Tweed is a robust, hand-woven wool fabric with distinctive texture and unmistakable character. Originally developed for Scottish and Irish country life, tweed combines warmth, durability, and timeless elegance. A tweed jacket ages gracefully, becoming softer while retaining its character over years. It's the jacket for men who value quality over trends.

Tweed jackets are perfect for autumn and winter, but also year-round for certain occasions: business casual at the office, weekend outings, cultural events, pub visits, and upscale leisure activities. The academic look also works in creative industries. Tweed feels less formal than smooth wool but more elegant than cotton – an ideal middle ground.

The most famous are herringbone, houndstooth, and windowpane. Herringbone is the most versatile and pairs with almost everything. Houndstooth is bolder and makes a statement. Solid tweed without patterns appears most formal. Harris Tweed from Scotland's Outer Hebrides is considered the highest quality variety with protected geographical designation.

Contrasting materials and colors work best. Corduroy trousers are a natural partner for a British country look. Dark wool trousers or flannel appear more elegant. Jeans create a casual contrast. Avoid identical patterns in jacket and trousers – a patterned tweed jacket needs solid-colored trousers as a calm counterpoint.

Tweed was designed for harsh outdoor climates and does keep you very warm. In overheated rooms, this can become uncomfortable. The solution: choose a lighter weight tweed or wear a thin shirt underneath. Modern tweed varieties come in different weights. With made-to-measure, you can select fabric thickness to match your lifestyle.