Vivienne Westwood City Wide Celebration

 For well over a century, islanders of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland have woven the beautiful and intricate cloth known as Harris Tweed. It is the only fabric in the world that is protected by its own Act of Parliament, meaning that by law, the cloth must be made from pure virgin wool which has been dyed and spun on the islands and handwoven at the home of the weaver. From start to finish, Harris Tweed is crafted by hand without the aid of automation or electricity, using natural materials. 

 

First used by Vivienne Westwood in the Autumn-Winter 1987-88 aptly named ‘Harris Tweed’ collection, the fabric is now synonymous with the house and has been woven into collections ever since. 

 

This Autumn-Winter, for the British Fashion Council’s ‘At Home’ series, the windows of the Vivienne Westwood London and Manchester flagship boutiques will celebrate this unique yarn, presenting looks from runway shows, including the Autumn-Winter 1988/89 ‘Time Machine’ collection, alongside Harris Tweed designs from the new Autumn-Winter 2025/26 collection.

Addresses: 44 Conduit St, London W1S 2YL / 47 Spring Gardens, Kings Road, Manchester M2 2BG