Originating in Scotland in the nineteenth century, tweed soon earned the reputation as the go-to textile for the high-born country living set; they quickly realised that clothing fashioned from this sturdy weave was excellent at keeping the cold at bay while they were galavanting about outdoors. And although its popularity may have waxed and waned over the last one hundred years or so, today it’s still a fabric that a style-conscious man automatically turns to when there’s a decided nip in the air. Only this time, tweed looks just as confident when worn in town as it does in the country.

DOES THAT MEAN I CAN WEAR A TWEED SUIT TO WORK?

WHAT ABOUT COLOURED TWEED – HOW EASY IS IT TO PULL OFF?

Yes, and with the minimum of effort on your part: wear your tweed trousers with a roll-neck jumper or a T-shirt for an uncomplicated yet contemporary feel. Not only will this balance the bolder tweed off against such simple basics, but it also ticks the box for comfort – a non-negotiable whatever your plans these days.