Author: chris_etc-admin

Today, we were blessed to receive the new Harris Tweed collection from Huddersfield Fine Worsteds, and WOW. I’m absolutely blown away by the range of colours and patterns in this new bunch.

There’s something magical about Harris Tweed. You can feel the story behind it before you even cut the cloth. Every metre begins in the Outer Hebrides, where the rhythm of the looms still echoes through croft houses on the islands of Lewis and Harris. This is one of the few fabrics in the world that is literally protected by law. To earn the Harris Tweed Orb certification, every inch must be dyed, spun, and handwoven at the weaver’s own home, using pure virgin wool and traditional methods passed down through generations.

That’s what makes Harris Tweed so special. It’s not factory made. It’s human made. Every check, herringbone, and windowpane carries the fingerprint of its maker. When you tailor with it, you’re continuing a story that began long before your shears touch the cloth.

This new Volume II collection from Huddersfield Fine Worsteds captures all of that history and channels it through a modern lens. The bunch is an explosion of colour and character. Deep reds, heather purples, and mustard yellows sit alongside timeless blues, greens, and earthy browns. There are bold tartans that demand attention, and subtle plains that whisper quality. The textures are dense yet surprisingly supple, perfect for winter tailoring and unstructured jackets alike.

At 15 to 16oz, these cloths strike the balance between strength and drape. They feel reassuringly weighty in the hand but still cut beautifully. I’ve already picked out a few favourites for the studio. There’s a navy and amber check that would make a spectacular belted field jacket, and a grey and rust windowpane that has “three-piece suit” written all over it.

For me, working with Harris Tweed is always a privilege. It connects the craft of tailoring here in Edinburgh to a tradition of making that has survived storms, modernisation, and time itself. Every bolt carries that famous Orb label, proof that it was handwoven in the Outer Hebrides, and to me, that’s still one of the greatest symbols of authenticity in our trade.

If you’ve been thinking about a winter jacket, an overcoat, or even a bold casual blazer, this collection is absolutely worth a look. Come into the studio, flick through the bunch, and you’ll see exactly what I mean. Some fabrics impress you. This one moves you.