Harris Tweed Riding Jackets

Celebrating British quality and craftsmanship, with a Palava twist of course...

Designed to stand the test of time

Bryony, our founder, has fond memories of a little riding jacket her grandmother had made for her mother as a child. Finding it again in a trunk a couple of years ago, she was inspired to include a nod to it in our collection.

Like many pieces from that era, the jacket was beautifully handmade with high quality materials, designed to stand the test of time. And that's what we've brought through into our Heritage Collection too, selecting only the highest quality materials and working with real experts on Tweed fabric.

Of course, we added a touch of Palava colour to our jackets by lining them with our original prints.

Made in the UK

When creating our Heritage Collection, we wanted to make sure our processes were as sustainable and beneficial to the industry and planet as possible. We therefore set out to work with the best British manufacturers we could find. Our Harris Tweed Riding Jackets are made as follows:

1. Harris Tweed comes from the Outer Hebrides, a conglomerate of islands off the North West coast of Scotland. It is the only fabric in the world governed by its own Act of Parliament.

2. The Harris Tweed in our Heritage Riding Jacket is woven in Stornoway at Kenneth Mackenzie Ltd. They are the oldest weaver of Harris Tweed, and the only one still owned by an Islander.

3. The signature Palava lining fabric is designed in London, and then woven and printed in Turkey by Guray and his team.

4. The Riding Jacket buttons are from Astor Metal Buttons and are covered in the UK.

5. The Harris Tweed, Palava lining fabric and buttons are all sent to North West London to be cut and sewn together by Julie & Satnam and their team.

6. Finally, once the Heritage Jacket is all assembled, it is delivered to Zoe and Sam at the Palava Warehouse in Yorkshire.

Authentic Harris Tweed

Harris Tweed is one of the world’s most iconic fabrics, handwoven by inhabitants of The Outer Hebrides for centuries. It's a fabric known for its toughness and warmth against the colder climes of the winter.

Authentic Harris Tweed is made from 100% virgin wool that is dyed, spun, carded, woven by hand and finished all in the Outer Hebrides. 

Kenneth Mackenzie Ltd

We worked with Kenneth Mackenzie of Stornoway, the oldest Harris Tweed mill still in operation today. It is also the only mill still independently owned by an Islander.

Originally opened in 1906, they have valuable years of experience managing the production of the finest quality Harris Tweed. 

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Made to be loved

At Palava we always look to design clothing that you can wear for years to come. In a world full of over-consumption and fast fashion, we want to create garments that last. With classic shapes and high quality materials, we ensure that our heritage collection is worth your while. We hope these will become your favourite investment pieces!