Visvim

13Nov09

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You can get a pea coat or you can get the Visvim Lieutenant Coat.

“The genuine Harris Tweed woolen shell keeps you warm and the Gore-Tex 3L membrane dry and comfortable. Very stylish and a piece that will last you a lifetime.”

100% Wool shell

- hand woven Harris Tweed

- Gore-Tex Performance Shell laminated

- custom colored Visvim seam tape

- two front pockets with leather covered Riri zips

- two rows of outer buttons, one row inner buttons

- Riri front zip

- leather collar band with colored accent for full weather protection

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http://www.visvim.tv/

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Sea

10Nov09

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Bought a painting by Sandra Kennedy today.

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Juliana Lawson X Harris Tweed

10Nov09

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http://www.julianalawson.com/

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Traditional Weatherwear

10Nov09

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Scottish label Traditional Weatherwear release a couple of new bag silhouettes from its latest collection, both in Harris Tweed.

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Griffin X Harris Tweed

10Nov09

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Coming hot off their recent collaboration with Charge bikes, UK-based clothing company, Griffin has just released a new Fixed Jacket as part of their menswear line for Fall 2009.

The jacket comes in 3 colorways, one of which happens to be Harris Tweed, and features details specific to the urban cyclist.

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Happy Halloween!

31Oct09

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The witching hour approacheth!

Here’s last year’s post about Hebridean Halloweens…

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Uam

23Oct09

Film goirid mu dheidhinn ‘Uam’

http://www.juliefowlis.com/

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Waste(Twice)

21Oct09

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They just keep coming.

Japanese brand Waste(Twice) welcome the Fall/Winter season with their own interpretation of the classic down vest.

The vest is offered in two reversible colorways with a Harris Tweed finish and vibrant reversible design.

Retailing for ¥42,000 (Approx. $462 USD), both versions are now available via Anout Commune.

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Juliana Lawson

20Oct09

Images via Style Scanner (see link below)

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Harris Tweed Hebrides recently commissioned designer Juliana Lawson to come up with a classic unisex bag design.

Here it is, Italian leather and Harris Tweed and showcased at Glasgow’s Che Camille.

Head to Style Scanner for more!

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Base Control

20Oct09

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The Japanese love for the Tweed is in full swing!

Base Control presents a solid new luggage and accessory collection using Harris Tweed on all pieces. The line consists of pouches, wallets, messenger bags and backpacks. The bags come in black, grey, as well as navy and all look very solid, both in terms of functionality and price.

The collection is available now.

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