Some disappointing news today from Scotland. Hunters of Brora has been sold to a ready-to-wear label, and the new owners will be shutting down the mill and trading in the company’s name only. The 114 year-old firm has had its ups-and-downs over the years, but this time, it looks like the closing is for good.
At the moment, the remaining stock of tweed is being sold to anyone who’s interested (including non-trade customers, such as clients of bespoke tailors). Prices are discounted and negotiable, but you’ll have to contact Hunters for details. I bought a jacket’s length of the Kildary Blarmor Tweed, which has a mixture of birdseye and herringbone. My friend David loaned me some of Hunters’ books a few years ago and I thought that was one of the standouts. Sad to see it’ll no longer be produced.
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