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#1 2015-03-23 16:00:13

Tommy
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Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

http://www.oipolloi.com/collections/beams-plus/products/beams-plus-short-sleeve-popover-button-down-oxford-shirt-sax#product

Possibly, firstly the collar is closed so no idea if it rolls, secondly it looks like the sizing maybe on the small side, thirdly I wonder how big the collar is?

But aren't Beams Plus part of Ships and Beams, if I'm right, this article on The Weejun means maybe I shouldn't be so cynical?

http://www.theweejun.com/a-few-deadstock-shirts-just-arrived-brooks-unlined-collar-southwick-popover-lion-of-troy-raglan-popover/

 

#2 2015-03-23 18:35:21

Oliver
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

Looks good to me except for the sleeve hem with that ugly cuffed stitching which kind of ruins it.

 

#3 2015-03-24 02:58:55

ZarJazz
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

Not bad though I am always suspicious of the collar size on modern shirts.
The sleave length leaves me a bit cold too, they look a little short to me.
Given the choice I would go for a half sleeve.

 

#4 2015-03-24 06:03:39

Meehawl MacMurrachu
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

Anyone know if John Simons is planning any popovers for the summer ?

I would sit tight if he is as you can be assured of a bit more roll for your dough

 

#5 2015-03-24 06:14:44

Tommy
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

I asked Paul about this, I don't think so- but if we all keep pestering them? I know they plan to get some Reyn Spooner in though.

 

#6 2015-03-24 06:19:16

Moose Maclennan
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

Just don't expect a humungous roll on the Reyns.

 

#7 2015-03-24 06:45:11

London Calling
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

Reyn Spooners are in (or at least they were on Saturday)
Moose is correct about the roll but the pattern, although muted, should distract.

 

#8 2015-03-24 06:50:19

Tommy
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

Just checked the website, nothing I'm interested in on there which is a shame... anyone know of anyone else that stocks Reyn over here?

Last edited by Tommy (2015-03-24 06:53:05)

 

#9 2015-03-24 06:52:09

Outta Compton
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

there on the shop web sit

 

#10 2015-03-24 07:04:49

Meehawl MacMurrachu
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

Yeah I've noticed you're right about the pattern - roll is more noticeable on a plain shirt where it's a deal-breaker for me

Keep an eye out on ebay - I've picked up nice ones from Gant (even some of their recent popovers were ok) and people like cable car clothiers

 

#11 2015-03-24 07:18:51

Thee Captain
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

Chis & Lloyd may still have some RS-ers....

I've only got non button down vintage ones...and BD collars do always loo small on these I have to say...but of course...not a problem if one is an affectacious TWAT like wot eye is... and is happy flapping in the breeze...


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#12 2015-03-24 07:38:24

J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

I have a Beams+ popover. They're by no means a Southwick for Ships shirt, but the collars aren't deal-breakingly bad for me at least - comparable to the better end of Ralph Lauren collars I guess? On a really casual, short sleeved shirt, a smaller collar like this certainly doesn't ruin it.

There are great things about them though! The cut is proper (proper half sleeve, proper boom years cut in the body) and they use proper good cloths (I have a navy/green horizontal stripe in a heavy oxford weave). And they're made in Japan!

I probably wouldn't buy one outside of a sale, but at £83 they're not ridiculously priced for what you get.


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#13 2015-03-24 08:50:09

Oliver
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

Keep an eye out for vintage BD Baggies. They're perfect; even into the '80s. Full cut with proper half sleeves and soft unlined collars. Highly recommended.

 

#14 2015-03-24 09:38:27

Meehawl MacMurrachu
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

no popovers but anyone had any experience with these B.D Baggies shirts on the market at the moment in the UK ?

http://www.present-london.co.uk/bd-baggies/bd-baggies-dexter-shirt-chambray/

Great Divide has them as well

Collars are unlined to but would need to see it on to see what they're really like

 

#15 2015-03-24 10:19:59

woofboxer
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?


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#16 2015-03-24 10:23:56

Meehawl MacMurrachu
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

I think these are the same ones

http://shop.ianshop.com/product/bd-baggies-dexter-bd-shirt-in-dobby-chambray

They look a bit of a modern cut - short in the body -pretty slim (it say size up)

 

#17 2015-03-24 10:49:21

Meehawl MacMurrachu
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

Yeah they're darted at the back - you can see it better here

might still be worth a look though -collars look nice

http://thegreat-divide.com/collections/b-d-baggies/products/b-d-baggies-shirt-mid-chambray?variant=1111093129

 

#18 2015-03-24 15:51:03

Yuca
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?


some sort of banal legitimacy

 

#19 2015-03-25 06:44:42

Leer R.
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Re: Beams plus popovers... too good to be true?

I think those popovers are quite nice. I of the same opinion as Adam about the smaller collar being no deal breaker on a short sleeved popover. I also like the cuffed sleeve  smile

 
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