I feel the need, the need for tweed
A sartorial addiction that I must feed
You keep your jeans and hoodie-top
I want to dress like an old-time fop
Marcella shirts and black barathea
I yearn for the look of yesteryear
Moleskins, corduroy, silken ties
Clothes maketh man; words of the wise
Synthetic fabrics are anathema to me
Best off in the gym, don't you see?
My idea of sportswear is a good tweed jacket,
Patches on the elbow, made by Hackett
Fashion lasts a season, style is timeless
The label on the inside is the one that matters
Armed with a brolly, put on highly polished brogues
Let's dress like Gentlemen, not a bunch of rogues
Doha
April 2014
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The Need For Tweed
HumorLight hearted verse bemoaning the state of dress in modern society. Inspiration taken from the 'Top Gun' quote in which a fighter pilot feels the 'need for speed', combined with the wonderful determination by many officers of the British Army to mai...
