David Saxby talking about Tweed - Men's Style

 

Rescuing a true "Aristocrat" in distress . John G. Hardy / "Hacking Jacket" ...

I found this superb true "HACKING JACKET" fit for any "tweedy" circumstance in a lost and forgotten place ... I heard his voice calling in the middle of the greatest chaos ... Oh sublime moment of encountering ... rescuing a true "aristocrat" from oblivion !
Yours JEEVES/ António Sérgio Rosa de Carvalho.

 THE HISTORY OF JOHN G HARDY CLOTH

http://tweed-jacket.blogspot.nl/2007/12/history-of-john-g-hardy-cloth.html

Almost 100 years ago John G Hardy founded the company which today holds the undisputed position of market leader for the supply of elegant country fabrics. The founder, being something of an eccentric gentleman, became well known for having collected his fabric samples, he would return to London with them stacked under his top hat. He was on of the first cloth merchants to visit the Scottish Highlands and Islands, accordingly acclaiming to have been responsible for the introduction of both Shetland and Harris Tweed cloths to the major markets of the world.

In 1829 the Duke of York, who was to become His Majesty King George VI, used a John G Hardy cloth for the regimental Tweed of the Brigade of Guards. He was the Colonel in Chief of the regiment and the cloth consisted of Black and White, with Royal Blue and Crimson colourations.

King Edward VIII when, as the Prince of Wales, was known to acquire the distinct checked fabric that would later bear the name from John G Hardy. Today, the extensive fabric range still includes several Prince of Wales checks and the expression has become instantly definable.

The company is privileged to hold Royal Warrants granted in the mid 1930’s for the supply of Balmoral Tweed fabric to the Royal Household.

For the discerning purchaser John G Hardy offers a vast array of jacketings and trouserings for all occasions, including the famous Alsport Tweed. Based in Yorkshire, the heart of the UK textile industry, the company enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the worlds foremost cloth houses with its fabrics being sold in over 50 countries throughout the world.

Bookster now offer an introduction to John G Hardy Cloths with six new offerings of light medium and heavy weight Alsport Tweeds. More lightweight patterns will be on offer in the New Year.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Official Clip

The long-awaited sequel to the 2006 cult classic is officially titled The Devil Wears Prada 2 and is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026.

 

The "Core Four" Returns

The sequel reunites the original main cast, nearly 20 years after the first film:

Meryl Streep as the legendary Miranda Priestly.

Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs.

Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton.

Stanley Tucci as Nigel.

They are joined by major new additions, including Kenneth Branagh as Miranda's husband, along with Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley, and Lady Gaga, who reportedly contributed an original song titled "Runway".

 

Plot: A High-Fashion Power Struggle

The story shifts the focus to a modern media landscape where print journalism is in a steep decline.

The Conflict: Miranda Priestly is struggling to keep Runway magazine afloat amid a changing industry. She finds herself forced to face off against her former assistant, Emily Charlton, who is now a high-powered executive at a luxury group that controls the advertising revenue Miranda desperately needs.

Andy's Role: Andy has evolved into a serious features editor. In the trailers, she is seen returning to the offices of Runway to help Miranda navigate a growing scandal that threatens the magazine's survival.

 

Production & Release Details

Directed & Written by: Original director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna are both back.

Filming Locations: Production took place between June and October 2025 across Manhattan, Newark, and Milan.

Dutch Release: For those in the Netherlands, the film is scheduled to premiere slightly earlier on April 30, 2026.

 

While the film borrows elements from Lauren Weisberger's sequel novel Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns, the screenwriter has noted that much of the movie features original material tailored to how the fashion and publishing worlds have changed since the original.

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