Tweed
British in origin, this sturdy, textured fabric has journeyed through the ages to become the ultimate symbol of chic elegance and exclusivity.
Originally designed for men’s work clothing thanks to its exceptional resistance to wind and damp, tweed was once a heavy fabric in muted colours. Its rugged, authentic character quickly won over the British upper classes before being revolutionised by French haute couture.
A Feminine Icon
It was Coco Chanel who gave tweed its feminine credentials with her legendary jacket and pencil skirt. Today, the material is found on every kind of piece: dresses, hats and even accessories. In luxury houses, tweed is used to breathe a new, sophisticated energy into the contemporary wardrobe.
The Art of Weaving
Tweed is a heavy wool fabric whose appearance evokes handwork. Its secret lies in combining several wool yarns of irregular colours, twisted together before being woven. The result is a warm texture, enlivened by subtle botanical colour effects: heather, lichen, amber or iridescent blue.
“For our Atropos dress, we selected a barleycorn tweed (malt corn), whose three-dimensional texture brings the garment to life.”
Tweed has the rare ability to combine harmoniously with more fluid materials such as silk or chiffon. A cornerstone of any wardrobe, it brings a unique dimension and an architectural structure to the woman who wears it.
Discover the nobility of tweed through our exclusive creations.