In Scotland, tweed can be traced: a thick woolen cloth with a heathered yarn, worn as much on fashion runways as in the countryside. This iconic fabric in the United Kingdom has never been so popular.
Harris Tweed is a source of pride for the English, and especially for the Scots. Produced only on three small islands, it is recognized by its origin: if the cloth bears the name, one knows where it was made.
The material is described as an extension of the landscape where it is shaped, wild and tumultuous. Hand-weaving, required by law, is a necessary condition for obtaining the Harris Tweed label.
Tweed now appeals to every generation. In just a few years, this small piece of Scottish identity has managed to transcend generations as well as borders and become a staple of style.