I had the pleasure of visiting the Johnstons of Elgin textiles mill in Scotland. I am very excited to be working with Johnstons of Elgin on a textiles project, which will be launched in Autumn 2015. “It was a fantastic opportunity to see in person the whole process,” enthused Mandeep Mann during the tour of the mill, “the woolen fibres taken through a number of processes to arrive at finished woven lengths of fabrics. The different weights of fabrics being produced were so inspiring.”
In 2013 Johnstons of Elgin received the Royal Warrant of Appointment for Estate Tweed to HRH The Prince of Wales. It has always been an innovative company as illustrated by the experimentation of wool sent back to Moray from a young local man travelling in Peru in the early 1880’s. Textiles made from that Vicuna fleece were included in the Great Exhibition in 1851. Today, ‘from goat to garment’ is more than a slogan, as cashmere is shot with silk and woven into the sheerest apparel for catwalk shows across the globe, whilst the same looms weave heavy weight winter blankets and popular Estate Tweeds to be used in men fashions. It is little wonder that it has been standing strong since 1797. A family led business that is completely independent can adapt, evolve and innovate.
In 2013 Johnstons of Elgin received the Royal Warrant of Appointment for Estate Tweed to HRH The Prince of Wales. It has always been an innovative company as illustrated by the experimentation of wool sent back to Moray from a young local man travelling in Peru in the early 1880’s. Textiles made from that Vicuna fleece were included in the Great Exhibition in 1851. Today, ‘from goat to garment’ is more than a slogan, as cashmere is shot with silk and woven into the sheerest apparel for catwalk shows across the globe, whilst the same looms weave heavy weight winter blankets and popular Estate Tweeds to be used in men fashions. It is little wonder that it has been standing strong since 1797. A family led business that is completely independent can adapt, evolve and innovate.
