white makers ocbd
navy lambswool crewneck
beige chinos
dark grey socks
brown nettleton bluchers
us navy peacoat
tan cashmere sarf
Last edited by Liam Mac (2011-11-12 11:35:03)
I was thinking of this as being similar:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAMPBELL-CAWDOR-MODERN-SCOTTISH-TARTAN-SCARF-SCCOCM-/190350067248?pt=Men_s_Accessories_UK&hash=item2c51bf8630#ht_1586wt_932
Brooks brothers 'MAKERS' an old line, in brooks shirts.
Last edited by farrago (2011-11-12 12:22:49)
Ah, thanks. So whats the score with this line? What were its features that made it different to other BB shirts. Did the Markers range only include shirts?
Fuck me, you've gotta be quick on here! Cheers F.
Makers in suits and jackets indicated the top of the line offerings in the Men's Dept. Ties as well. All were produced in Brooks workrooms. If you continue to read through old posts or follow some of the conversations, you'll find us alluding to the old days before the cataclysm post 2000. You'll then notice that some of the posters are extremely focused on Brooks of the 40's, 50's, 60's, etc. Each of these decades had hallmarks which defined the period.
And so it goes with shirts. You'll find shirts from 346, University Shop, Brooksgate, and the Boys' Dept...none of which carry the same cachet as the Makers line. They were lines targeted at younger demographics.
Makers shirts had a good reputation of quality fabric and construction for the money. The oxford button downs had a perfect roll to the collar. There's a lack of lining or fusing, as I stated. Pinpoints and broadcloth were good as well. These days, most shirts out of Malaysia are non-iron treated. All shirts are heavily lined or fused in the collars and cuffs.
I think I have only one Brooks shirt now that is not Makers. I just love that red label.
Last edited by Liam Mac (2011-11-12 13:50:14)
Last edited by Oo Bop Sh'bam (2011-11-13 01:19:52)
Sunday morning throw it on: maroon Lacoste polo, Bean shirt jacket, patched Bean jeans, maroon Falke socks, blue canvas slip-ons. Nothing to it, nothing at all.
I can beat that andy. First things to hand, off white Arran sweater, bleeding Madras shorts, Keds. Went down the corner shop for a bottle of milk. My equivalant of going to tesco in my pj's.
Next:
346 Hop sack blazer in sage green
Dark green Makers with the collars fastened
Grey Brooksease highwaters
Charcoal Falke
Black vintage Walk Over 'FBI' shoes
I bought some Falke the other day, well impressed, probably the best socks I've ever bought. And I've bought a lot of socks.
Be careful when buying Argyle, though (should that take your fancy): they are too roughly textured to wear with loafers. Expensive but very, very comfortable - especially when compared with something like Pantherella or the awful specimens that used to be on offer at Russell Street.
We only get Tiago and Airport, but I found them both really comfortable just in plain colours, but I will take note and avoid the argyle!
Also, keep your finger and toe nails well trimmed. They do tear.
white brooks brothers ocbd
grey john smedley lambswool crew neck
beige brax 5-pocket cords
burlington argyle socks (grey/red)
dark brown clarks desert boots
navy pea coat
red barbour tartan scarf
brown barbour leather gloves
autumn has arrived around here.