ROSEMARY MAC CABE

Tweed is the fabric that seems to have come around almost every season since fashion graduated from blip on the radar to Important Indicator of Life, at least as far as my consciousness is concerned. Each A/W collection has a selection of tweed to choose from, in various incarnations – from the trusty, classic Chanel suit to structured tweed dresses from the likes of Roland Mouret and Victoria Beckham’s line, playful tweeds at the now-defunct Luella, then filtering down to the high street where tweed can be found on everything from accessories and shoes to party dresses. But the best place, as far as I’m concerned, to find tweed is second hand.

via The Sartorialist

This is the perfect example of the almost perfect tweed. While I have my own personal (possibly very anal) issues with the idea of hacking off the sleeves of a beautiful piece of tailoring, I can’t help but have a soft spot for the softness of this tweed – it really is a fabric that benefits from years of wearing, washing and rewearing. And when it’s softened, battered and only slightly bruised, it looks especially amazing paired with high fashion pieces that really benefit from a bit of dressing down at the hands of this anti-luxe fabric.

via Marie Claire

So tweed is definitely on my hit list this season. I know it’s into November, and we’re really hitting the cold spells, but I have a serious yearning for a tweed jacket to layer over summery dresses and woollen cardigans, along with thick, knitted tights. YUM!

via FabSugar

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