SUMMER SALE
It’s shaping up to be a sizzling summer, time to take things easy and relax in the shade. Perhaps, hand some work over to AI agents and see if they […]
DRESSING UP FOR SUMMER
I was thinking about what defines Britishness the other day and near the top of my list was dressing up for the summer season. British men love to dress up […]
LONDON CRAFT WEEK 2026
It’s craft week. Making things with love is in the air. Not so long ago craft was a dirty word, summoning up images of beardy weirdies whittling away in the […]
NEW SS26 COLLECTION
This season it’s all about enjoying relaxed tailoring whilst having fun with friends and family. Dressing well elevates any occasion and makes those around you feel valued. Life is simply […]
SPRING CLEAN
Everything seems better when the sun comes out! Easter, the traditional time of renewal and change has certainly delivered this year. Suddenly the clement weather has uplifted our spirits and […]
DRESSING FOR JOY
At last joy seems to be back in fashion. Recent fashion shows have delighted in bringing colour and whimsy back when we need it most. The endless mourning procession of […]
SS26 CLOTH
We are keeping things elegant this coming spring summer season adding three fine Merino wool worsteds to our lightweight cloth collection. A few seasons ago we developed an interesting echo […]
DRESS TO IMPRESS
Going on a special date is an exciting affair, especially with a new paramour. Although, taking your life partner out for a surprise treat should also be a moment to […]
BASIL FIELD JACKET
Wearing tweed on a chilly day is one of life’s great pleasures. Ideally a tweed jacket that is versatile and can move easily between town and country as you dash […]
NEW YEAR NEW YOU
‘New Year – New You’ is a mantra that is bandied about at this time of year. It’s a refrain you repeat for a few weeks at the gym before […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR
We hope you all had a lovely Christmas break and a raucous New Years Eve celebration. As you know, we rarely do sales, we are very considered in our collections, […]
Dashing Christmas
I love dressing for Christmas. Prince Albert shook up the stuffy Victorians and somehow allowed kitsch to become acceptable for twelve days of the year. He would apparently dress in […]
Dashing Slippers
Dashing Tweeds has footwear to thank for its initial step-up in the world. I started Dashing Tweeds with just my personal wardrobe foremost in mind. A fashionable friend felt that the […]
Raglan Coats – No Cold Shoulder
I love learning about the evolution of menswear. Like natural selection in nature, various pressures have caused the design of clothing to change over time. Form is often dictated by […]
Launch Event 7th October 2025
I do hope that you will be able to join us to celebrate the launch of our new season’s collection on the 7th October from 6pm – 9pm at 47 Dorset […]
Dashing Tweeds X Jacques Villeneuve
One of my great joys is meeting interesting people with exciting stories. Dashing Tweeds is an excellent vehicle for such encounters. Free thinking folk with a zest for life, a […]
Capsule Collection of Casual Colourful Tailoring
We are very excited to be expanding our Dashing range by starting a ready to wear collection. Over the last few years we have seen a growing desire for more […]
Jonathan Root and Chris Ruocco
Dashing Tweeds brings people together and sparks creative conversation. The latest case in point is the delightful afternoon I spent with legendary tailor Chris Ruocco and Jonathan Root. Jonathan is […]
Spring Summer Tailoring Inspiration
Now that spring is in the air, there is a bounce to one’s step and suddenly everything seems easier and more joyful. People smile at you in the street and […]
New Cloth Collection
They lived in squares, painted in circles and loved in triangles. The tight knit ensemble of artists, thinkers and writers that were the Bloomsbury Group have never been so popular. They challenged […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR
I think I end up writing the same thing every January when it comes to sale time. Normally along the lines of how niche luxury brands are incredibly good value […]
CHRISTMAS IS COMING
If like me you leave present buying to the last minute, then just to remind you, the last minute is only a tick away. Wool is very much on the […]
WHAT TO WEAR SKIING
‘Time tested’ is not a phrase we hear at the moment. Things are crash tested, strength tested, fire tested anything that can be done swiftly before they are sold as […]
MUFFLERS AND MINCE PIES
The season to be jolly is fast approaching. Soon ’Winter draws on’ will titter from radio repeats and sleigh bells will start following you from shop to shop. One of […]
DASHING KICKS
There was a point, about 7 years ago, where a seismic shift occurred in my attitude towards wearing trainers. Previously, things were fairly clear cut, when wearing a suit I’d […]
WRAP UP THIS WINTER
Walking the dog on a crisp autumn day with a low slung sun raking through the trees is one of life’s great pleasures. Add a Dashing scarf thrown loosely around […]
WOOL MONTH
Wool is where it’s at! When it comes to the future of sustainable fashion, zero waste clothing and furnishing, well-being and innovation, all roads lead to wool. This is not […]
NEW COLLECTION LAUNCH AND EVENT
When it comes to colour we love nothing better than experimenting to see how far we can push the boundaries whilst our designs remain palatable. Colour theory has fascinated thinkers […]
BRITISH WOOL: FINISHING
Finishing is not just the end process of tweed creation, it is the beginning of a fabric’s life. Wool is woven in it’s natural greasy state and so needs a […]
BRITISH WOOL: WEAVING
I never cease to be fascinated by the technical advancements mankind has perfected over the millennium. In terms of shear creative invention, weaving must surely be one of the great […]
CARING FOR YOUR CLOTHES
Buying beautiful clothes is one of life’s great pleasures, but for beauty to last it needs appreciation and care. Neglect is the nemesis of the wardrobe, leading to decay and […]
SUMMER OFFERS
I love this time of year when summer holidays are imminent and you can dig out all the jolly clothes from your wardrobe. Hopefully most of them will still fit […]
DASHING WOMEN
When it comes to fashion the main victims are women. The industry makes a point of creating an insecurity around how women look in order to persuade them to constantly […]
BRITISH WOOL – DYEING
By now, followers of my woolly jottings will be in no doubt that wool is the most wondrous natural fibre. You will have learned about all the different grades, the […]
DRESSING FOR YOUR NEXT LIFE
You may be reading the title of this piece and thinking that we have diversified into shrouds or even mummification linen; not quite yet. The reality of life today is […]
WHAT TO WEAR ON A DATE
‘Dress to impress’ is one of those phrases you see banded around on social media usually accompanied by a girl in a tight red dress and an oil slick of a man […]
SUMMER SUITS AND EVENTS
Spring is teasing us at the moment with the odd flash of sunshine. Soon summer will come and it will most likely be a hot one. It may seem surprising, […]
BRITISH WOOL – SPINNING
Our spinning revolution was the turning point of Britain’s textile industry. Twisting strands of fibre together by hand is as old as civilisation, and dates back fifty thousand years. It […]
LAUNCHING THE NEW COLLECTION
Being an island nation, the sea has a special significance for most of us Brits. Not only is the coast synonymous with holiday time it is also a lure to […]
BRITISH WOOL – SHODDY
The English language is strewn with words from our illustrious textile industry. It’s a lot better to be on tenterhooks, whilst someone spins a good yarn than to be fleeced […]
BESPOKE WEAVING
The New Year is a great time to reflect on what we have achieved and to remind everyone what we do and why. Quite simply, Dashing Tweeds is modernising tweed; […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR – JANUARY SALE
I love starting the new year with promises and positivity. With a clean slate you can become the person you really want to be, although in these times I think […]
BRITISH WOOL – GRADING
If variety is the spice of life then the sheep of Great Britain must be high on the list for liveliness. We have over 60 native breeds in the country […]
DASHING KNITWEAR
It’s been a long time coming, but I’m now really enjoying feeling a chill in the air and a need to wear more and more woolly layers. Keeping warm can […]
PRINCE ROSTISLAV ROMANOV
Conjure up a mind’s eye image of a male bohemian artist and you’ll probably be picturing Rosti before you read any further. Prince Rostislav Romanov, or Rosti to his friends […]
A DASHING CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
Christmas time and yuletide wait for no man, woman or indeed anyone with present buying on their mind. It may be a cliché but time seems to run faster as […]
WOMAN OF THE MONTH: LARA PAIN
This month we interview Lara our Studio Manager, who joined us last year. WHY DID YOU JOIN DASHING TWEEDS? “I fell in love with weaving as an undergraduate at Central Saint […]
BRITISH WOOL & SHEEP BREEDS
The reason why so many of us love a pub quiz is that knowledge is the key to survival. For early man knowing which plants were toxic and where the […]
MAN OF THE MONTH: DANIEL DUGAN
WHY DO YOU WEAR DASHING? “I was strolling through Marylebone when I saw a man in front of a shop spinning yarn with a wheel. I immediately thought I could […]
OUR OMBRE SCARVES
I have to say I’m looking forward to the weather getting more appropriate for the season of Halloween and Bonfire night. Our Indian summer has been great but autumnal mornings […]
SELECTED FOR THE SEASON: THE EIGHT PIECE CAP
Much of the fun of dressing is asking yourself “Who do I wish to be today?” At an early age we need role models, they show us the way in terms […]
BRITISH WOOL: INTRODUCTIONS
When it comes to tweed, wool is where it’s at. The starting point not only to Dashing Tweeds but to probably one of the biggest, most lucrative industries Great Britain […]
LAUNCHING THE NEW COLLECTION
Autumn is definitely my favourite season. From my Jewish side I enjoy feeling that it is the start of the year when new fruits can be eaten and life starts […]
WHAT TO WEAR: Frieze
As the sun kissed return to London one of the first parties to look forward to is the opening of Frieze. Much to my dogs vexation his favourite stomping ground in […]
SUMMER SALE
Everything in life is about balance, finding that sweet spot between indulgence and frugality. I certainly don’t advocate abstinence but excess consumerism can be distasteful. It’s an art buying what […]
WHAT TO WEAR: The Glorious Twelfth
I’m sure that some of you are busy dusting down your tweeds as we speak, trigger fingers twitching with anticipation at the thought of the opening of the shooting season. […]
SELECTED FOR THE SEASON: The Soft Tailored Cigar Jacket
The first time you relax in a reverie amidst the wafting swirl of cigar smoke is something you never forget. Whilst in sultry Havana during my twenties I first experienced […]
MAN OF THE MONTH: DAVID VAN DER HOEVEN
WHY DO YOU WEAR DASHING? “Dashing to me is an expression of individuality, giving the ability to take a piece of cloth which is relatively rare, turning it into something […]
DASHING HOMES
I just love throwing something on that instantly changes my look and mood. A beautiful woven textile can transform anything it’s laid on, adding colour and texture at a fling. […]
SELECTED FOR THE SEASON: BASEBALL CAPS
Americans have a knack of making everything bigger, stronger and just a bit more. Over here we tend to strip things back to a simple elegance but our transatlantic cousins love […]
PRESS: TIME AND TIDE
Read our latest write up in Time and Tide here.
WOMAN OF THE MONTH – KAT JUNGNICKEL
How did you start researching and reconstructing historic clothing inventions? “I’m a Reader in Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London and I’ve been researching clothing inventions in global patent archives for almost […]
WHAT TO WEAR: The Rise of the Short Suit
Now that I’ve had my first lick of warm sun this week I can’t wait for more. I’m busy pulling out all my summer clothes and giving them a good […]
DASHING WEDDINGS
Amidst all the turmoil of modern life marriage still seems to be in vogue. For better or for worse gathering all your friends and family around to witness your affirmation […]
PODCAST: WELL DRESSED DAD
This week’s guest is Guy Hills, bon vivant and founder of Dashing Tweeds, makers of innovative tweed and dashing outfits thereof. We get into the joy of tailoring, menswear history, […]
SELECTED FOR THE SEASON: SCARVES
The joy of living far from the equator is in the seasons. It’s easy to tire of sameness even if that is tropical sunshine. Returning from Mexico last summer, I […]
WOMAN OF THE MONTH – ANDREA CHAPPELL
HOW DID YOU BECOME A KILT MAKER? “I studied graphic design at London art schools in the 90s—Apple was in its infancy then, so it was very much an analogue affair […]
PODCAST: MENSWEAR STYLE
Fashion photographer Guy Hills launched British brand Dashing Tweeds in 2006 with the talented woven textiles designer Kirsty McDougall. Guy was looking to create a British high quality modern tweed that could […]
WHAT TO WEAR: Literary Festivals
I’m not sure if I’ve noticed them more as I get older or if the UK is in the midst of a literature festival frenzy but everywhere I look someone is […]
LAST CHANCE
The fundamental tenet of Dashing Tweeds is that of creation. A continuous process of designing and weaving new wonders in wool. Sustainability is also important to us and nothing seems […]
WHAT TO WEAR: Goodwood Motoring Racing
Hanging out with the fast set was not something your grandmother would have encouraged but compared to other louche groups the hedonistic youth of the twenties did seem to have […]
DASHING EVENTS: 22ND MARCH
Join us on the 22nd March for a drink and to celebrate the launch of ournew cloth and tailored collection. 6pm – 8pm 47 Dorset Street, London, W1U 7ND Please […]
MAN OF THE MONTH – SAMUEL-JAMES GRAHAM
WHY DO YOU WEAR DASHING? “For me Dashing signifies authenticity, playfulness and character. I first came across Dashing on instagram a few years ago, I was amazed how daring and flamboyant the fabrics […]
LAUNCHING THE NEW CLOTH COLLECTION
For many the English country garden is the centre stage of the summer social scene. From flower shows to country operas, via numerous garden parties, festivals, fetes and secluded liaisons […]
WHAT TO WEAR: Cheltenham Races
For many Cheltenham means just one thing, a fabulous day at the races. The famous meet has been going for over two hundred years and this year gallops off from Tuesday 14th March. […]
MAN OF THE MONTH – GUY DINWIDDY
WHY DO YOU WEAR DASHING? “Wearing Dashing Tweeds makes me feel fantastic. The fabrics are exciting and interesting; and each has a story to tell, so I feel I know […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR – JANUARY SALE NOW ON
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. We hope you’ve all had a wonderful break over the Christmas holidays. To celebrate the New Year we are launching our January sale […]
WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Finishing with a tooting flourish feels like the thing to do this time of year. Since the summer Dashing Tweeds has been building up a steady head of steam and […]
MAN OF THE MONTH – LEO BIEBER
WHY DO YOU WEAR DASHING? “There is no greater brand I have found which embraces the curiosity of individuality quite the same. Through Guy, I have found my way of […]
SELECTED FOR THE SEASON: GLOVES
We always seek out the best British makers and for the last few years we have been having excellent gloves made by Chester Jefferies down in Dorset. They have almost a centuries […]
DASHING DESIGN
We are so much more than just a shop. The colourful modern tweeds we weave are not created on a whim, they are the result of a whole brand ethos of design […]
MAN OF THE MONTH – ROB WALTON
WHY DO YOU WEAR DASHING? “I’d been following Dashing Tweeds on social media and always thought I’d treat myself to something one day. Then lockdown happened! Guy had started doing live videos […]
WINTER COATS
Autumn is without doubt my favourite season, it feels like the time of year when all good things come to you. From apple crumbles to a flurry of social invites, […]
MAN OF THE MONTH – GUY HILLS
At Dashing Tweeds we delight in meeting and dressing interesting people. Without fail, happy customers all mention how much pleasure they derive from wearing our clothes. What ties Dashing men together is […]
SELECTED FOR THE SEASON – TWEED HATS
Studying history is more valuable than ever as we endeavour to find a sustainable way to thrive in our increasingly uncertain times. The government is trying all sorts of interesting […]
CAMPAIGN FOR WOOL – WOOL MONTH
Twelve years ago our new King was instrumental in creating a week to celebrate the countries most important indigenous textile fibre; wool. Now that the rein of King Charles III […]
CONTINUE THE HOLIDAY
Getting back always requires a gentle adjustment, lingering awhile, enjoying a relaxed lunch and avoiding stress. Why I ask myself can’t life be more like my fabulous few weeks in Mexico, […]
SAMPLE SALE
15th – 26th August 47 Dorset Street, London, W1U 7ND Over the years Dashing Tweeds has been experimenting, sampling and creating stand out pieces. But the time has come for a clear out, making […]
OUR NEW AW CLOTH COLLECTION
As technology continues to stride forward our world is becoming increasingly simplified and homogenised in the name of progress. Globalisation dilutes creativity as shops around the world merge to offer […]
SUMMER SCARVES
As I live in a coldish clime the very mention of a scarf sums up an immediate flurry of warming images from Dr Who to Toulouse-Lautrec prints. However, I’ve just […]
THE FUTURE OF FASHION
Now that we are all out and about I’ve been keeping my eyes open for interesting new fashion trends. It’s exciting to see what ideas the young are coming up with […]
WE ARE HIRING
New Role at Dashing Tweeds – Studio Assistant Dashing Tweeds work with the best British textile and clothing manufacturers to create products with integrity and longevity. Through their cloth collections […]
A LITTLE EFFORT GOES A LONG WAY
I’ve so enjoyed being able to go out more recently, the joy of dressing for the evening and heading to the opera, dinner, gigs or even just the pub fills […]
TIME TO TIE THE KNOT.
When it comes to officially settling down we have been through a maddening period of nuptial interruptus. Sudden withdrawal of family members is frustrating all round. Sometimes the whole ceremony […]
DO YOU DRESS TO THE LEFT, SIR?
Do you dress to the left, Sir?This is the kind of question which during your whole life will probably only be asked by your tailor. I have to confess the […]
THE DRESSING GOWN
A Dressing gown is perhaps at once one of the most decadent and yet most sensible items of clothing any man can own. From the practicality of a towel with […]
THE ART OF DRESSING
Whilst wandering around the colourful Frieze sculptures in Regents Park I was contemplating the boundaries of art and utility. Some of the larger pieces you could shelter under yet their […]
THE JOY OF BONDING
Causing a stir is almost the stipulation of Dashing, enjoying the frisson as you enter a room whilst remaining unshaken is the joy of dressing the part. Life should have […]