Announcements

In a world where the whimsically beautiful takes over from the definitive lines of practicality, Dark Academia is conjured by a bygone, liberal era, resplendent in vintage tweeds and heavy-knit wools.  Intertwining fantasy with a romanticised nostalgia for the stalwart heritage of elite scholars past—reminiscent of Dead Poets Society and The Secret History—this classi...

The Varsity Matches have been played annually since 1872, with the games representing the pinnacle of amateur and student rugby between prestigious universities, Oxford and Cambridge. The Varsity Match Company worked closely with Walker Slater to design a classic pattern with a modern presence, honing the colours of the teams into the perfect fabric for the collection. The quintessentia...

Walker Slater, in association with Harris Tweed Hebrides, is delighted to announce the company will be the Official Formalwear Partner for the Scottish Rugby for the next two seasons. Initially a tailored jacket was designed to be worn by the Scotland national team, Council and Board at official post-match functions. However, this collection has grown over time to incorporate ladies and gents’...

Walker Slater and Scottish Field are proud to announce the launch of their collaborative Borders tweed collection. Scottish Field, Scotland’s quality lifestyle magazine, was established in 1903 and shares news on country living, home-wares, fashion and eating and much more. Scottish Field Editor, Richard Bath, and Walker Slater Director, Paul Walker, worked alongside Hawick’s Lovat Mill to pr...

Walker Slater and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are proud to announce the launch of their collaborative Harris tweed collection. Harris Tweed Hebrides have worked in partnership with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and its Chief Executive and Producer, Brigadier David Allfrey MBE FRGS, to design a cloth unique to them. The event itself incorporates displays from the British Armed...

Last week we were invited to Bute House, the official residence of Scotland's First Minister. It was our pleasure to fit Mr Salmond for the blazer he will be wearing for the opening of the Ryder Cup 2014. He also took a shine to our Navy Cashmere Wool suit; in which he can be seen below.  The fabric was woven in the Scottish borders, coincidentally at a mill where Mrs Salmond's mot...