Tweed!

[darkemeralds]

There's this Tweed Ride that started in London last winter. They wear tweed. They ride in London. Down Savile Row where the tailoring comes from, and twice across the Thames, and through Hyde Park, and all around. And they give prizes: Most Dapper Chap, Most Dashing Dame, Best Mustache (open to all genders).

And maybe it's just me, but this fabulous photo from the event is just...*guh*...and makes me want to write early 20th century bicycle slash.

And anyway, we're going to have a Tweed Ride in Portland! In January. So I'm going to start hunting for something tweed to wear. This could make me get out my sewing machine again. It really could.

Comments

[lyr]

That sounds like an awesome event. I love the idea, even though I have never worn tweed in my life.

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Tweed, like Spandex, is not just a fabric, it's a lifestyle!

When I was in college in the 80s it was enjoying a vogue, and designers like Calvin Klein did the most scrumptious things with it. I'm kind of excited to get some again.

[lyr]

I will admit that I considered crossing into tweed territory for this or this. Granted, neither are likely much good for biking.

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Oh my, yes! Both gorgeous. You could definitely wear the shorter one for cycling--maybe the longer one, depending on the bike.

Territory Ahead has some nice things. It's been a while since I bought from them. Thanks for the reminder.