Porter & Harding was founded in 1947 by John Porter and Bill Harding, two lovers of country sports. George Harrison & Co became partners in Porter & Harding with shared warehousing in Edinburgh and shared offices in Paris and New York.
HARTWIST BY PORTER AND HARDING – Bunch No. PH33/20
AUTHENTIC SCOTTISH TWEEDS
Quality Pure Wool
Weight 500g, 18oz
Woolen Spun
Number of styles 67
Made in Scotland
Oyster kicks off its line up with a trio of rather smart windowpane tic weaves in grey, blue and brown with contrasting deco’s (I’m particularly partial to 77103) and other highlights include pin dots which have a nice retro vibe (eg 77107), a large assortment of herringbones in narrow and wide widths, a couple of excellent glen checks (again I am attracted to the golden brown tones of 77126) as well as the usual suspects of plain twills perfect for blazers, suits, or formal wear) and a wonderful range of stripes in a variety of widths and iterations. I for one would welcome the return of classic stripes, particularly the bolder chalkstripes and wider stripes – such a great 30’s Hollywood look that is enjoying a resurgence. (suggest including images of Hollywood greats like Cary Grand and Humphrey Bogart in stripe DB suits).
Cru Classe is Harrisons’ exclusive, 10 oz classic English twill suiting collection for year-round wear. A staple of Savile Row tailors who appreciate its characteristically English finish (definitely NOT shiny), and robust body thanks to its increasingly rare 2 ply both ways yarn construction (i.e. double ply yarn woven in both the vertical (warp) and horizontal (weft) loom order) , Cru Classe is appreciated by those looking for durable British cloth that is neither too traditional nor overtly fashionable. It rests comfortably in the elegance of discretion, valuing refined taste over excess design.
A section of formal styles for evening wear is included, together with an elegant assortment of day wear suitings in patterns ranging from plains, stripes, herringbones, glen checks, split basket, birdseyes, sharkskins and windowpanes in blues, browns and greys. Nothing too tricky, all perfectly assorted to compliment a classically modern wardrobe.
The Botany bunch has always been a favourite amongst Smith Woollens customers, it perfectly reflects the standards in quality that the company was built on. Tailors love to work with this mid weight collection and their customers love the performance. This latest edition includes many softer classical designs, and with the addition of many new contemporary styles.
BOTANY by Smith Woollens Bunch No. 185SW
Classic and contemporary English suiting
Quality 100% All Wool
Worsted Spun
Weight 380/410g,12/13 Oz
Number of Styles 80
The original and only genuine sun cloth from Smith Woollens, often imitated never duplicated
The world famous Lumbs quality made from the finest graded Australian merino fleeces, nothing but perfect passes the test.
British fleece to British cloth all within 20 miles, the most natural carbon neutral travel cloth you could desire.
