Time-honoured, yet bold. Traditional yet eye-catching; our house Richard Anderson tweeds always fit the bill.
As regular customers will know, we previously introduced some very special cloths during our double celebration year in 2016, all of which contained complex weaves and hidden patterns. Made by our good friends in Islay, our four special anniversary check designs bear a bold diamond weave overcheck in glorious colours that reflect the countryside of the Islands and Highlands. The earthy browns, deep green lovats, heather blues and stony greys all bear a complex diamond pattern within the overcheck weave, the thicker threads allowing for beautiful vivid designs and distinctive patterns.
During the 1950s, diamond patterns and tile weaves were very much in favour in tweeds, but it was complexity that drove the weavers then, seemingly challenging themselves to conceal a code in the cloth. Weavers revelled in creating ever more complex interplays between design and colour, yet as the complexity of weaving such designs is greater than that of a simple or plain fabric, tweeds such as these are rarely seen today. Since reviving them and commissioning our own exclusive versions made to our own design and specifications, our tweeds have become incredibly successful, making up beautifully as sports coats, suits and shooting ensembles.
Double Breasted Brown Prince of Wales Check Coat and Trousers
Showing our brown tweed model in a dashing double-breasted sports coat, this design shows how a classic, traditional tweed can transcend the classic single-breasted sports coat, and still look handsome in a double-breasted style.
Double Breasted Brown Prince of Wales Check Coat and Trousers
Customers who remember our original exclusive house tweeds will find our house Prince of Wales check a familiar friend; subtle, interesting and very pleasing to the eye. These beautiful medium weight (15oz) lambswool tweeds are woven by one of our favourite mills in Islay, Scotland. As with our Anniversary suitings, they have a fabulously complex weave, allowing them to stand apart from all other tweeds. The construction of the cloths allows them to hold their shape exceptionally well, meaning that our distinctive Richard Anderson line is clearly visible in the cut of the coat. These smart tweeds are perfect for sports coats and will hold their heads high in any environment.
