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#226 2016-09-02 05:24:31
- Kingston1an
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Re: Shetlands
No. British Home Stores sold more Shetland than anybody back in the day. Fact.
Basic garments with no great cachet.
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#227 2016-09-02 05:41:32
#228 2016-09-02 06:08:31
- Uncle Ian
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Re: Shetlands
I've still got a few Harleys for sale if anyone is interested.
#229 2016-09-14 05:20:57
- Thee Captain
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Re: Shetlands
Again - will never need any more...he says confidently...but Drakes be where it's at for me.... of course...they ain't cheap...but then I'm a flash fecker kids... a frickin' flash fookin' fecker I tells ya... Hit their sales at all cost mind...wonderful bargains!
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#230 2016-10-25 16:43:09
- SanchoPanza
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Re: Shetlands
Has anyone tried these?
https://www.oipolloi.com/products/shetland-woollen-co-crew-neck-pullover-camel-aw16
#231 2016-10-26 03:53:27
- MCM Geography Teacher
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Re: Shetlands
Doesn't appear to be saddle shouldered which is a real shame..
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#232 2016-10-26 04:39:36
- Chipper
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Re: Shetlands
The best non-saddle shoulder ones I own are from Pendleton. I don't mind the non-saddle on these because the sweaters (vintage-y) are roomy and thick.
#233 2016-11-01 05:31:05
- HOOT
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Re: Shetlands
Just came across these: https://www.oipolloi.com/collections/knitwear/products/jamiesons-lambswool-crew-neck-knit-foxglove-aw16#product and got me wondering, what are the main differences between lambswool and shetland wool?
#234 2016-11-01 08:00:35
- Worried Man
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Re: Shetlands
I find lambswool to be finer, smoother, softer, not quite as warm. Shetland being thicker, more coarse, more texture. Akin to comparing a tweed to a camel hair, perhaps.
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#235 2018-07-31 19:10:32
- SanchoPanza
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Re: Shetlands
I noticed the End Clothing has stacked up on Jamieson's shetlands. Decent price, but is it anything to purchase? How does Jamieson's compare O'Connell's?
#236 2018-09-06 14:24:46
- Treble Clef
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Re: Shetlands
Got a Leith cableknit (forest green) and it has a nice extra bit of weight and warmth to it. Cheaper than Jamieson (£100 v £125 @ End) but End will discount them eventually.
#237 2018-09-28 10:58:46
- Treble Clef
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Re: Shetlands
New options from 'Shetland Woollen Co' @ Oi Polloi, some interesting shades
https://www.oipolloi.com/collections/shetland-woollen-co
#238 2018-09-28 11:58:11
- woofboxer
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Re: Shetlands
'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'.
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#241 2018-11-27 15:01:36
- Treble Clef
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Re: Shetlands
Received a Harley today and it seems a lot thinner and longer in the body than Jamieson's. Seems a 2ply compared to Jamieson which might be a 4ply?
Was quite shear with a light blue shirt under, despite not being tight. Going to return it.
Anyone seen another good option in white / ecru / cream from a UK company? I think the ones from Trunk Clothing and Kestin Hare are just rebranded Harley.
Might try a 4ply or 6ply from Bosie (Harley) but not sure they can be returned.
#242 2018-11-27 15:35:23
#243 2018-11-27 15:52:32
- Treble Clef
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Re: Shetlands
Thanks Ian, the JS one's are a little steep but may end up succumbing. Have a Leith cable knit which is great but they have limited stock and no white plain knits.
#244 2018-11-28 14:17:56
- walker177
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Re: Shetlands
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#245 2018-11-28 16:05:47
- Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: Shetlands
The appeal of that label, to me, is having it on the inside. If you're going to put labels where they don't belong, put them on baseball caps or blow them up to make them into tote bags, a great idea I had once which no one has done. But I don't want them on the outside of the garment they're already on the inside of.
^Edit - upon reflection, I was wrong about this. See below.
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#248 2018-12-06 09:46:31
- Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: Shetlands
Bought the Shaggy Dog label t-shirt from Rowing Blazers. After looking through the Rowing Blazers lookbook for their JP collab, I have to say I change my mind. I wouldn't wear a RBxJP Shaggy Dogs with a 3/2 sack, but that's not what they're made for. I'd totally wear one with khakis and Tretorns, and I think the more casual streetwear looks are really cool.
I like that RB is trying to expand the reach of prep/Ivy while still keeping it rooted in authenticity, as opposed to creating the fantasy prep Disneyland self-parody that is Ralph Lauren.
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#249 2018-12-06 11:22:09
- stanshall
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Re: Shetlands
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#250 2018-12-06 12:49:27
- woofboxer
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Re: Shetlands
Perhaps the label is just tacked on with a few stitches? I reckon there's a good chance that will end up in the 40% off section in the J Press sale along with the other youth market stuff, whereas the classic Shaggys never do. Of course if the label is glued on its Endex.
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