An eternally stylish fabric, tweed has the ability to elevate any outfit into chic territory. Popularised by Coco Chanel in the 1920s, tweed has remained a sophisticated style staple for almost a century. While trends flit in and out of fashion, tweed has endured; available in a multitude of weights, weaves, and colours, tweed can be worn all year round. However, its subdued elegance lends itself particularly well to winter dressing. Whether you opt for a stylish tweed minidress or use a tweed blazer to add a luxurious touch to a simple outfit of trousers and a turtleneck, tweed is the versatile style staple to try this cold season.
While Chanel is inarguably the most renowned purveyor of tweed, its covetable pieces quite often come with a price tag that necessitates a few months’ rent. Fortunately, the allure of tweed has caught on, with indie brands and high street stores alike creating tasteful tweed pieces. Without further ado, these are the tweed essentials we’re digging right now.
1. Maje Contrast Tweed Jacket
Made from recycled cotton, the Maje Contrast Tweed Jacket puts a modern touch on a timeless classic. The ideal piece to elevate even the most quotidian skinny jeans outfit, this fuschia tweed jacket features understated gold metal buttons and a removable belt in black grosgrain.
2. Karen Millen Linton Tweed Short Sleeve A-Line Dress
An easy way to incorporate tweed into your wardrobe, the Karen Millen Linton Tweed Short Sleeve A-Line Dress puts a contemporary spin on the heritage fabric, with faux leather panels, sportsluxe-inspired detailing, and a statement buckle belt providing an edgy touch.
3. Sando Paris Tweed Overshirt
A laidback take on the tweed trend, this overshirt can be pared back with jeans and a t-shirt or styled up with a turtleneck skivvy, miniskirt, and knee-high boots.
4. Alessandra Rich Cropped Tweed Jacket & Mini Skirt
A fresh take on the power suit, this sculptural set employs ‘80s style details like padded shoulders, while crystal buttons set a definitively luxurious tone. Pair the jacket with the matching skirt, or style the pieces separately.
5. Mango Tweed Houndstooth Pocket Vest & Shorts
Heritage tweed gets a casual makeover with this Mango set. Made with drawstring closure, the shorts are a comfortable take on a usually stiff material. Meanwhile chic pearl and gold-style button closure on the vest balanced the frayed edges, making for pieces that work on their own or together. Offset the relaxed aesthetic by teaming the set with a pair of heeled slingback pumps.
6. Karen Millen Linton Tweed Patchwork A Line Skirt
For those who want to make a statement, the Karen Millen Linton Tweed Patchwork A Line Skirt is the way to go. Various styles of tweed come together in a patchwork style, with carefully considered placement providing a form-flattering streamlined silhouette. A chunky zipper runs through the middle, adding a modern element to the piece.
7. Mango Cotton Tweed Cardigan
The epitome of preppy. Lean into the old-world gentry origins of tweed with this green and black cardigan; complete with gold buttons it exudes bourgeoisie collegiate style. Throw it on as the finishing touch to jeans or trousers, just leave the bottom half unbuttoned to make the longline silhouette work for you.
8. Claudie Pierlot Tweed Jacket
A longline jacket to last a lifetime, this Claudie Pierlot iteration is crafted from heavyweight tweed and features contrast pockets and stitching. Wear with anything and everything; over minidresses, offset with silky satin trousers, or to finish off a simple look of jeans and a white tee.
9. Karl Lagerfeld Summer Boucle Tweed Jacket
A fun, colourful take on the fabric, this Karl Lagerfeld jacket utilises a youthful approach to the heritage material. Doing away with buttons and opting for frayed edges, it does away with notions of tweed being staid, making it the ideal addition to any contemporary wardrobe.
Words by Esmé Duggan
