Iona Harris Tweed Waistcoat
Royal Military Tattoo
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 Forces—Army, Navy and Royal Air Force—with a spectacular firework display lighting up the night sky at the end of every performance. The pigment choice illustrates the deep blue of a moody evening sky whilst uniting the military colours in a speckle across the wide herringbone base, much like subtle pyrotechnics.
Style
The Iona Waistcoat is a perfect layering piece. Worn with a matching jacket and trousers, Iona is dressy enough to handle work or special occasions with ease. For an effortlessly sophisticated casual look, layer Iona over a shirt or knit with contrasting trousers. A fantastically versatile style that adds a bit of vintage appeal to any outfit.
Fit
Iona is a shorter, fitted waistcoat with a low opening.
Design Features
- Low opening with narrow notch lapels.
- Five-button fastening.
- Two functional welted front pockets.
- Breathable viscose twill back with adjuster strap.
- Signature horn buttons.
| SKU | iona-wc-ht-rmt |
|---|---|
| Material | Harris Tweed |
| Fabric Weight | Heavyweight |
| Style Name | Iona |
| Pattern | Herringbone |
| Gender | Ladies |
| Colour | Blues |
| Exchange period | 30 days |
| Return & Refund period | 30 days |
Harris Tweed
Harris Tweed is handwoven from pure virgin wool, in crofts in the Outer Hebrides. The wool is taken from sheep with dense and springy wool, resulting in a resilient and robust heavy-weight tweed. Because it is handwoven, the weave is slightly looser than other tweeds, meaning the fabric has a natural movement to it.
Fabric Details
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Weight: 485/G/M2 (Heavyweight).
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Outer: 100% Wool.
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Lining: 100% Viscose.Â
Fabric Care
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Dry clean only.
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Do not iron.
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Do not tumble dry.
For small marks, we advise the use of a damp cloth and a small amount of clean water. A clothing brush or lint roller will remove dust or pet hair.
Herringbone
Herringbone, also called broken twill weave, describes a distinctive V-shaped weaving pattern. It is distinguished from a plain chevron by the break at reversal, which makes it resemble a broken zigzag. The pattern is called herringbone because it resembles the skeleton of a herring fish.