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Fall in Love with Tweed Jackets and Blazers

  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

Live for Tweed opens Country Vintage Preloved Clothing Shop at Jinney Ring Craft Centre

  We are pleased to announce the launch of second concession at Jinney Ring Craft Centre, with the launch on the 30th of October of front shop at Jinney Ring Craft Centre, Hanbury. At Jinney Ring located within the craft centre we already have a clothing concession room full of preloved clothing, including preloved and vintage tweed men's tweed jackets, tweed coats, ladies coats and jackets and much more. As well as mix of both men's and lady's jackets, displaying brands such as Joules, Harris Tweed, modern day Barbour, Joe Browns and much more. Due to the busyness of this concession we decided to expand with the front of house shop at Jinney Ring.         With our new front of house Preloved Country Clothing shop at Jinney Ring this highlights a mix of preloved and vintage country clothing included Shooting Jackets, Barbour Country Wax Jackets , Shooting and Country Field Coats , Hacking Jackets, Wax Jackets, Tweed Waistcoats and lets not forget our amazing country Fedora

Vintage Mens Clothing: Where to Find it?

  If you are looking for vintage clothing for a vintage revival , but it's proving difficult we have a few tips to help. Finding the correct vintage clothing attire can be exceedingly difficult, especially if you are after a certain look or style from a certain era. After receiving a telephone call from a customer looking for that perfect vintage tweed suit, we were incredibly happy to help. Unfortunately, vintage tweed suits that fit can be exceedingly difficult to find and generally on the small side. He also wanted the item to be striking, dapper and a showpiece to add to his vintage wardrobe. He had looked in charity shops, car boots and online marketplaces but he had not found anything suitable. We also asked if had he considered a tweed jacket or blazer on its own, which could be mixed with his own light colour of beige men's trousers. Most of our jackets would go with most pairs of trousers or chinos. The most common colours to wear in trousers at a Revival event would