Vintage Tweeds from Live for Tweed

  Fall in Love with Tweed Jackets and Blazers Tweed is a classic and timeless fabric that has been popular for centuries. It is often associated with  vintage clothing , but there are many different types of tweed to choose from. The most popular types of tweed include Donegal,  Harris , and Shetland. Donegal tweed is one of the most widely used tweeds and is characterized by its bright colours and distinct patterns. Harris tweed is a more traditional tweed, with a subtle colour palette and a smooth finish. Shetland tweed is a heavier tweed and is perfect for winter months. No matter which type of tweed you choose, it is sure to add a touch of sophistication and style to your wardrobe.               What to Look for When Buying a Tweed Jacket When it comes to buying a tweed jacket, there are several factors to consider. First and foremost, you need to determine the purpose of the tweed jacket - is it for formal occasions, everyday wear, or vintage clothing? Depending on your specific n

  The Vintage Scarf Buyers Guide Shaun Brown on 7th Jul 2021 The Vintage Scarf Buyers Guide. For a relatively small outlay a vintage scarf can be a great way to either enhance a vintage outfit, or to add a bit of individuality and colour to whatever you are wearing. They can range from purely decorative to something for the coldest winter days, but I’m going to focus on what to look for when buying a particular type of scarf that falls somewhere in between. There’s a particular type of scarf that grew in popularity in the first half of the 20 th  Century in the UK, a short length that would tuck under an overcoat collar ,inside a tweed sports jacket or even under a crew neck jumper that offered the patterns and colours that a cravat or ascot did ,but added some warmth and practicality too. They had a revival of sorts in the early sixties with Mods adopting them into their wardrobe and then again with the Mod revival in the late seventies and with the popularity of vintage collectors an

  Vintage Tweed Jacket Buyers Guide - Live for Tweed If you’re a regular visitor to Live for Tweed or even have a general interest in dressing well you will know about tweed. Its longevity, its versatility, its warmth, its ability to transcend the fickleness of fashion. No other material has a foot, or sleeve, in traditional clothing and style. You will probably understand the need to have some in your wardrobe. I am not going to go over its History and the Makers process here, it’s been done many times before by those that can explain it all better than me, but it’s a story worth reading as it’s a fascinating one. The word Tweed itself isn’t very specific, it's used to sell polyester mix jackets, trousers, anything with a pattern I’ve seen described as tweed. But proper Tweed, and more specifically Harris Tweed, is protected under The Harris Tweed Act 1993 that enshrines in law that every metre of it will conform to exacting standards and adhere to the legal definition of Harris T