Harris Tweed Jacket

All went well, except for some confusion concerning the fit. In the end, the jacket is a little tight and I'll try to have it let out. Otherwise, the quality, service and delivery were all great.

Beaconsfield, QC
July 31, 2022

Team StudioSuits.com:

The Harris Tweed Jacket you recently tailored for me happens to be the third Harris Tweed Jacket that I have bought and worn in my lifetime (I am 84 years old). I bought the other two Harris Tweed Jackets during my tenure as a university professor many decades ago, before my retirement. I was a professor at Université de Montréal from 1970 to 2000.

During my three sabbaticals and my yearly summer vacations, I travelled a great deal, especially to the USA, Central & South America, Europe and East Asia. In particular, I lived and did research in the People's Republic of China for a total of five years. In Université de Montréal, and wherever I travelled, no matter how far, warm or cold, I always wore my Harris Tweed Jacket.

Now, you may ask: what happened to my first two Harris Tweed Jackets? And why have I kept two jackets, instead of one?

HT Jacket #1: I bought the first jacket when I became a university professor at Université de Montréal (1970). I still have this jacket. Its Harris Tweed label is bilingual (English and French). To me, that means I must have bought it in Montreal (likely at Eaton's or Ogilvy's). Unfortunately, Jacket #1's lining started to tear apart after a few years. I wanted this lining to be replaced, but I could not find a company that would do it at a reasonable price in Montreal. So I decided to buy another HT Jacket.

HT Jacket #2: I bought Jacket #2 around 1980. Since then, I have worn it daily until my retirement in 2000, and for each of my outings until 2022. However, a few months ago, I discovered that the material surrounding the jacket's two side pockets was slowly falling apart. I thus decided to part from Jacket #2, and go back to using Jacket #1, despite its failings. I used Scotch tape to keep the lining from falling apart!!!

HT Jacket #3. This is the jacket that I have just bought from Studio Suits. It is interesting to compare #1 and #3. I am pleased to note that #3 provides strong material that solidifies the entrance of the inside pockets. #1 does not do that, which explains the feebleness of its inside pockets.

In closing, I wish to express my appreciation for the high quality of your service.

Yours truly,

Jacques Lamontagne

It is the authentic Harris Tweed indeed! Beautifully made and hand crafted. It fits perfectly and is soooo WARM. I receive compliments each time I wear it. Love the muted colors. Most happy with my purchase and very reasonably priced. Came with a lovely note from the craftsmen who tailored the jacket.

Fine quality tweed jacket. It is a bit tight in the shoulder girdle so I am taking it out a bit and shortening the sleeves. However, this is not an unusual step for me. I intend to purchase future jackets/pants in the future. Well done.

Cut is as ordered, but the sleeves are narrow and rather tight