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Herringbone Harris Tweed
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Harris Tweed: The Jewel of the Western Isles

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

In a world of intricate and opaque supply chains, Harris Tweeds offers a refreshingly straightforward product that also happens to be among the best money can buy.

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Grey herringbone tweed jacket
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Herringbone Tweed: Chevron for the Shoulder Season

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Regardless of the time of year, do yourself a favour and put on some herringbone tweed when it’s cold out.

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Boro textile from Japan with sashiko
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On the Appeal of Visible Mending

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

Japanese boro or sashiko textiles offer sound advice on how to think about and treat our clothes.

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Men's silk scarf
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Lads, Get Yourself a Nice Silk Scarf

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

There’s much to be gained from the world of womenswear, not least of which is the dainty silk scarf.

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Ralph Lauren madras shirt
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Bleeding Mad: The Colourful History of Madras

  • by Theo Coetzer
  • Posted on May 9, 2022November 18, 2022

Learn about how a bet Brooks Brothers once took on a novel Indian fabric turned into a bleeding mess, and more, in this history of madras.

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