Chanel’s design chief Karl Lagerfeld will showcase Scottish tweed and cashmere at the Metiers d’Art event which has also been held in Tokyo, New York, London and Moscow.

The announcement comes just weeks after Chanel acquired the Barrie Knitwear mill in Hawick in the Scottish Borders. The French company rescued Barrie, which has been a supplier for 25 years, after the collapse of previous owner Dawson International.

"This year, Karl Lagerfeld has chosen Edinburgh as the location for the collection, inspired by the rich heritage of Chanel in Scotland, and the skilled craftsmanship of Scottish tweed and cashmere, that are an integral and iconic part of Chanel's collections today,” Chanel told BBC Scotland this morning.

According to the BBC, designers and fashion journalists are due to arrive in Edinburgh for the fashion show on 3 December and fly out on two days later. During their trip they will visit the capital's tourist attractions, including Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop commented: "The Metiers d'Art show is legendary in the fashion world and I am delighted that Chanel has chosen the stunning location of Linlithgow Palace for this year's event.

"Chanel bringing the show to Scotland is hugely exciting for Linlithgow and the people of Scotland, and it will provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase Scotland's culture and heritage to a global audience in the Year of Creative Scotland."

Chanel bought Barrie Knitwear just last month in a deal which was expected to secure all 176 jobs Hawick.

Source: BBC