Tim, I'm getting the same uneasy feeling about JS. The prices seem to have jumped recently and some of the clothing on offer seems a bit iffy to me. My recent made in London shirt, on closer inspection, did not compete favourable, manufacture wise, with mass produced Gant, RL etc.

JS …. hasn’t the price of everything jumped lately? I agree with some of the things that have been said but it should be remembered that many of the brands they once stocked are; no longer available (J Keydge, Liberto), seemingly available but not actually available due to ‘supply chain issues’ (Rancourt,) plus shipping costs and the current £ v $ exchange would mean that importing many US goods would not be viable.
Seems exactly the right time to major on their in house brand made in London - but it costs to have things made here and that reflects in the price paid by the customer. Some of their stuff has been hit and miss, but it’s a learning process and I would  argue that, as an example, their madras shirts and chinos are as good as anything out there.
Despite all the economic doom and gloom there still seem to be people around who are happy to go in places like Drakes and Trunk and drop a grand or two, so the moneys out there I don’t think the original model of the shop would have made it through recent times.
JS for ever!

Just a couple of comments to add to this interesting thread,
I like the look of Drakes jackets, ( plenty of pre-owned, lightly worn ones on Marrkt), I can forgive the front darts, but I couldn’t live with, what to me ,is the ridiculous, unnecessary ticket pocket poking out of the front right pocket, I’ve seen Drakes jackets in the flesh and the pocket still looks unnecessary, As far as JS are concerned I think they do a great job in making items that you ( well for me anyway) can’t get anywhere else, Ivy jackets,overcoats and the Mingus jackets, I think you can get better shirts elsewhere , and TBH I think they’re overpriced, I’ve been toying with the idea of some Paraboots ( yes late to the party), and elsewhere online , ( Dicks Edinburgh and others ), I could find the same items 10% cheaper which is £35, not an insignificant saving, like most of us here I want JS to survive but I’m not prepared to pay a premium, just saying.......

Glad to be of assistance Robbie! Funnily enough I’ve been wearing my last Keydge a lot more recently ,

I'd written a relatively long-winded post defending my comments on JS and of course, it got lost to the forum gods. The jist of it was that despite my faintly negative attitude toward them theses days, I still have a soft spot for them and wish them continued success. I  hope to pay them a visit in February when next in my home town!

One of the brands they've recently started to sell is Ivy Ellis, I don't think I've seen them mentioned here yet. Scottish made socks, very much in the vein of the two-tone, slubby walking sock that Wigwam used to produce and Anonymous ism have become known for. Don't own any myself yet but they've been on my radar a while, having launched last year I think.

Community Clothing do a version of the stripped sports socks. Made in East Sussex apparently.

Burgess Hill East Sussex for the CC sports socks.

FlatSixC- Agree that generally better to buy direct but I want CC to suceed

On the sock front Corrymoor out of Devon are supposed to offer a sock similar in style to the old Burlington company.

They look very good especially the natural coloured ones that look like they'd be ideal with chinos and loafers.

Haven't bought any myself but am tempted.

'I'm currently toying with the purchase of a vintage Bruar cable-knit in.. Burgundy! '

I have House of Bruar, three ply cashmere v neck (Todd and Duncan Scottish yarn).

I have one in a garnet red, that they no longer offer, and one in purple. Well cut and decent v neck - not one of those skimpy openings.

Hardy & Johnson Ivy jackets.

She can sell them back to Marrkt after you've popped your clogs.

''Missus caught me looking at the shirts and burst out laughing. 'Not more shirts, I thought you said the other day that you were not long for this world'''

Can relate to that, yesterday had from this scoff from the missus ''What's that just arrived, another green coat or jacket?'' And she was right!