The London Lounge

Following the discussion re Johnstons' Saxony, I thought it might be useful to compile a list of tweeds that are worthy of bespoke in terms of quality and finish etc.

To start the ball rolling...could anyone comment on the quality of the tweed from Anthony Haines, and from The Islay Woollen Mills..in the mid weight bracket?...thanks...

I have some sporting garments made from Islay Tweed Mill fabric in their mid-weight range. It is thornproof, fairly coarse to the hand, and after two decades of heavy wear on the farm and out hunting, still is just beginning to wear in. It is probably too rustic for a town jacket, but for serious outdoor wear I think it is very good value.

Good advice, thanks!

Maybe it would be an idea to differentiate between Worthy of Bespoke for Outdoors and Worthy of Bespoke for Indoors, each to be of high quality in their way?
That would make an interesting list.

WBO and WBI ?

I have had a jacket made from a 540 grams Ardelanish tweed. It is a sturdy and coarse tweed, "like Harris tweed used to be," the tailor said to me. I cannot call it better than today's smooth and soft tweeds but it feels very authentic whatever that means.