On The Street!

Mori-san

Crossover black leather zip motorcycle jacket w/ soft grey breton stripe turtle neck and woven solid poplin grey shirt.

Double face grey wool tweed slacks w/ side zip pockets rolled up over contrast red lace up black leather boots.

Great look for any day of the week or just a nice motorcycle (more like vespa) ride around the block!

"Stay Preppy My Friends"

Harris Tweed Vs. Vivienne Westwood

I'm sure there has been a lot of speculation & comparison of these 2 logos of the trademark Harris Tweed and Fashion Designer Vivienne Westwood prominent logo's, but I can not help but notice it every time I look at a Harris Tweed Label I always think of Vivienne Westwood. Not a bad thing at all as I am a big fan of her design and quirky punk-like fashion.
Did she copy the logo? Is is very close!

Well w/ a bit of research on-line I have found her theory and seems to be legit especially w/ her love of tweeds and her logo which was inspired by the Harris Tweed logo. Take a look for yourself above.

"The 'orb' of Vivienne Westwood reflects the orb of the British Crown Jewels but with the addition of the 'planetary' circle around it she gave it a bit of a punk twist. She has always used a lot of tweeds and tartans, which even inspired her logo:
"The infamous Harris Tweed is certified as a genuine by the Harris Tweed Authority. The orb motif was reworked by Vivienne Westwood for her label logo."

And now you heard it here!

http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/

Luxury Harris Tweed

Harris Tweed Back Pack

Great Label, Great Logo!!! One of my all time favorites!

Harris Tweed Herringbone Sport Coat

Harris Tweed Tie

Harris Tweed Bucket Hat by L.L. Bean

Harris Tweed is a luxury cloth that has been handwoven by the islanders on the Isles of Harris, Lewis, Uist and Barra in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, using local wool.

Traditional Harris Tweed was characterized by subtle flecks of colour achieved through the use of vegetable dyes, including the lichen dyes called "crottle" (Parmelia saxatilis and Parmelia omphalodes which give deep red- or purple-brown and rusty orange respectively) These lichens are the origin of the distinctive scent of older Harris Tweed.

Back to School = Warm Luxury Wool Back Packs!

Check out this Harris Tweed Wool Back Pack hand woven in Scotland I picked up in Japan last winter.

Can't wait to use it this Fall!

Harris Tweed is big for Fall in Jackets and other accessorie. Look to a Post in the next couple of weeks on the history of Harris Tweed and it's strong presence it will play as a trend going froward.

Pls stay tuned!

"Stay Preppy My Friends"