Our Journal

At the heart of SS25: Countryside Escape lies an exploration of classic tweed weaves, particularly patterns like Glen checks and Donegals. These designs have stood the test of time, offering both boldness and subtlety while maintaining a timeless, classic appeal. This balance captures the spirit of the season as well as our overall look and feel.

2024 marks our 35th anniversary, and with this milestone we reflect on the essence and evolution of Walker Slater. Our commitment remains to champion the heritage and sustainability of tweed and woolen fabrics. The tweed cloth is a beautiful, traditional textile- but the possibilities of its wearable options are vast, and not limited to the traditional. We acknowledge that the clothing needs and styles of individuals are expansive, and aim to broadly deliver across this spectrum while maintaining our core values of Scottish heritage, tailoring excellence, and tweed specialization.

2024 marks our 35th anniversary, and with this milestone we reflect on the essence and evolution of Walker Slater. Our commitment remains to champion the heritage and sustainability of tweed and woolen fabrics. The tweed cloth is a beautiful, traditional textile- but the possibilities of its wearable options are vast, and not limited to the traditional. We acknowledge that the clothing needs and styles of individuals are expansive, and aim to broadly deliver across this spectrum while maintaining our core values of Scottish heritage, tailoring excellence, and tweed specialisation.

This season Walker Slater has ventured on to the streets of Belgravia in London to explore the elegant terraced stucco townhouses, garden squares, international embassies and upmarket hotels. ⁠While our Scottish landscapes remain an endless source of inspiration, for this collection, we have been influenced by the early 19th Century district developed by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of...

SS24 Country makes its debut in London for the first time, offering a fresh perspective on Walker Slater in the city. Our location, St Dunstan In The East Church, restored by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire in 1697, represents a remarkable story of how nature finds a way to survive the test of time, despite the odds. Even the traditional cobblestone streets symbolise the importance o...

For our recent photoshoot we visited Melville Castle in Edinburgh, to celebrate the beautiful 3 storey gothic castellated mansion, capturing the unique setting of this heritage building and well preserved grounds. Autumn/Winter in fashion represents transitional fabrics, the emphasis on seasonal detail and the art of layering. All are key to adapting to fluctuating temperatures while celebrati...