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#1 2022-05-31 15:28:13
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John Molloy
I'm surprised this name hasn't cropped up much on the forum, it being a decent alternative to McGeorge etc. - very nice sweaters as they are. I wonder if Tim comes across them from time to time. Just bought a nice flecked crew-neck example.
#3 2022-05-31 16:39:58
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Re: John Molloy
John Molloy used to make lovely Aran sweaters, that had that lanolin smell to them. Made with unscoured wool. The Ivy shop Windsor sold them.
#4 2022-05-31 18:48:22
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Re: John Molloy
LOve the John Molloy. Great arans and even better than my custom arans made by a world renowned maker.
Here is a picture of one of my custom arans in cranberry:
https://www.dressedwell.net/threads/the-knitwear-thread.2454/page-4#post-210882
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#5 2022-05-31 23:46:12
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Re: John Molloy
Lovely Aran jumpers, not often seen here as much like a lot of the more interesting British stuff they mostly went for export - I did see one in a charity shop not so long ago though, alas too small.
Mine own Aran was bought from a studio on Inishmore when my mother payed a visit, bless her.
#6 2022-06-01 00:30:13
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Re: John Molloy
I was sorely tempted by a McGeorge but it was in the USA so the price plus shipping plus the tax this absurd government imposes made it less attractive than otherwise. I noticed the Molloy was being offered by an Ebay seller here in England who I buy from fairly often. They're always open to offers and reduced the price by a tenner (which I can now blow on another Blossom Dearie CD).
Knitwear is becoming my honey trap. I outed half a dozen or so bits of Paine, Smedley and Pendleton recently to make room for more interesting names. I'd like another JS/LOKL item.
#7 2022-06-01 01:05:18
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Re: John Molloy
Elsewhere, a poster has referred to the potential pitfalls of buying Ballantyne.
#8 2022-06-01 01:06:58
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Re: John Molloy
Shooey, in fact. Knows his onions and won't be fobbed off with inferior offerings from places like Mongolia.
#9 2022-06-01 02:03:32
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I was in the Molloy factory shop just outside Ardara. That’s where I bought a couple of ties and a lightweight cap. Jacket bought in Kennedy’s shop in the town itself(now retired and closed). Was not looking for knitwear.
"Florid, smug, middle-aged golf club bore in this country I'd say. Propping up the 19th hole in deepest Surrey bemoaning the perils of immigration."
#10 2022-06-01 03:27:17
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AFS mentioned a poster talking about the potential pitfalls of buying Ballantyne.
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Yes, got to be very careful when buying Ballantyne. Why?
1). Numerous inferior makers have traded off the Ballantyne name and offer inferior product, and they charge big $$$ for it.
2). The really old Ballantyne cashmere can be brittle. Not always, but sometimes. Even NOS Ballantyne from the 80's can be brittle in small spots.
btw, l picked up an NOS Ballantyne classic navy 80's cashmere cardigan today. Needless to say, l am delighted. Am currently wearing a light blue 3 ply Ballantyne skivvy and navy 2 ply Ballantyne cardigan to celebrate.
#11 2022-06-01 03:28:28
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Kingston1an: how come you don't post at the other place anymore? Have a few blokes been roughing you up a bit?
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#13 2022-06-01 04:17:17
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‘Kingston1an: how come you don't post at the other place anymore? Have a few blokes been roughing you up a bit?’
No. DressedWell is just not much about clothes anymore. It’s now news and current events, with a social justice warrior stance that censors alternative views.
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"Florid, smug, middle-aged golf club bore in this country I'd say. Propping up the 19th hole in deepest Surrey bemoaning the perils of immigration."
#14 2022-06-01 04:23:38
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I think we try to keep 'Talk Ivy' fairly entertaining and light-hearted.
#15 2022-06-08 08:42:12
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Re: John Molloy
What makes this (very heavy) sweater even more interesting (in my eyes) is the extra tag, telling me it was sold in a shop in Milan. It's definitely for chilly weather only, worn under a heavy overcoat like a Crombie or a padded waxed jacket. I assume Milan can be cold in the winter.