Mr. Tweed's Journal

When it comes to your wedding day, of course, you want everything to be perfect. And, for every couple, that’s going to...

We all know what tweed is, and if you’re reading this, you’re probably a fan of the stylish yet practical fabric. But do you know where it came from, and how...

How do we recognise a fellow gentleman?  Class? Of course. Refinement? Most certainly. Eloquence? Undoubtedly.  Yet perhaps the most instantly arresti...

Traditional men’s fashion may seem simple and straightforward. Shirt – check. Trousers – check. Jacket – check. Belt, socks and shoes – check, check and check! While the garments may seem simple, seam is the operative word. Pun intended. In fact, it’s the seams tha...

Are you still trying to figure out when to wear your tweed suit? Well, the answer is easy: right now! What are you waiting for? There’s no better time to wear your tweed suits than the Fall and Winter months when the temperature ranges from chilly one day to blistering cold...

As the saying goes, “loved clothes last” and when you’re spending your well-earned money on a quality tweed suit, you most certainly want it to last. There are few things worse than a man wearing an ill-fitting suit. You want to get your suit’s fabric, cut and fit just prec...

For men today, a necktie and bowtie could be considered compulsory parts of their personal wardrobe. Whether or not you regularly wear a suit and necktie and whether or not you often have black tie or white tie events that call for a bowtie, most men have at least one of ea...

Since tweed was first invented in the 18th century, it has become one of the staple fabrics for both men’s and women’s fashion. Throughout the years, the popularity of the fabric rose as it was created in many different patterns and was used for various garments ...

Forget your usual beanie and baseball cap. This Fall season, it’s all about the newsboy hat, which is also quite similar to a flat cap.As you’ve probably guessed, the newsboy hat is named after the newspaper boys who famously wore it in the early 20th century. Newspape...

Think of any quintessential country outfit and surely a tweed look is one of the first that will come to mind. However, tweed is far from just a countryside wardrobe staple. Numerous garments and accessories from coats and suits to vests and hats can be made of tweed. The r...