Stax you make a good point about inside pockets. It's something that bugs me. With today's mobile phones and other paraphernalia that people have to carry around a decent deep inside pocket with a zip is a good idea. I started to wear a Harrington again and found the inside pocket with button useful. (I then stopped wearing the Harrington when the missus accused me of looking like an old man).
Was your Mingus a one off or did JS think they might make more?
They haven’t said they were going to make any others I said if they did I’d collect my commission ata later date !
TBH. I thought it was a fairly obvious material to produce the Mingus in , more in line with the golfing inspiration for the jacket than cord or tweed, be interesting to see if they do produce some more, in olive would look good I think, BTW looks better without the rear pocket,
There are 2 JS jackets on Maarkt, size 42 ( 52 euro), both at £150, one of them looks like the early, ( 2010-11) navy wool , made in Italy jackets, patch pockets, hook vent, I actually have one of these jackets, excellent quality, I reckon if they were making them now they'd retail at £500 - 600, highly recommended,
The JS jackets look to be in good condition and hardly worn. Someone will get a bargain buying these. The quality of some Maarkt offerings seem suspect to me especially footwear (not that I would buy second hand shoes unless unworn).
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Does John Simons know this disaster is unravelling?
'JS 1955' sub brand now launched to cover workwear clothes. Not sure why the need for a separate 'sub brand' and a lot of the stuff appears to be a bit pricey for my tastes but then I can be a bit of a cheapskate.
Did anyone see the Batik shirts on the FB page... soon to be on the website, can't say they grabbed me.....
I didn't pay much attention to the Batik shirts but I noticed today they were selling jewellery. When I was a young teenager I had a metal name bracelet and from time to time I've fancied getting a silver one. I usually get over that urge.
I suppose a sub brand is an alternative to a separate shop for workwear. Maybe he hopes to keep the older customers and persuade them them to consider the stuff, while also attracting a newer market.
Either way, I have no interest in workwear.
I visited JS with the idea of buying a linen suit. Needless to say they didn't have my size. I nearly walked out without buying anything (that would have been a first) but as I was leaving I was offered a pair of Astroflex Driftflex for the knockdown price of £79. They fitted perfectly so I bought them. Bit of an iffy colour of grey/blue which I wouldn't have bought unseen but they looked good on. A summer shoe for a Mediterranean holiday.
Robbie - I've come to the conclusion that if I see something new on the JS website that I like/want I just have to bite the bullet and pay full price and get it fairly quickly, ( overcoat last year), as it seems all the mid-range sizes sell out quickly even before the sales start, particularly their own brand items, TBH I only get tempted when I see their Ivy jackets, I then tell myself I have enough jackets and think I've done well if I manage to wear them all through the winter ! TBH I can't think when I'd personally wear a linen suit, and I'm not sure if I could pull it off ! I have 4 pairs of Astorflex boots, excellent quality,
I was prepared to pay full price for the suit but my timing was all wrong. I tried on a 42 navy jacket but it was just too big. I didn't intend to buy a navy linen suit but it looked good. I wasn't thinking about the ecru version, which I couldn't pull off, but the other colours were relatively conservative.
I got married in a linen suit and so have 'happy' memories wearing them.
Vetra cord blazers with single rear vents, and matching trousers,
I turned my nose up at the Vetra jackets (I don't need any more jackets) last time I was in the shop but with matching trousers the cord suit is something I suddenly need. Any idea on the details for the trousers Stax? I can't find them on the JS site
Robbie - I found the vetra jackets & strides in the ' new in' section, BTW Keydge navy jacket on Marrkt today at £120 , size 52......
I struggle with the prominant vertical lines either side of the buttons on the jacket fronts. I know it's a style, but if anyone had put those up here ten years ago, there's no way it would of been accepted. But times and people change.
I agree AUS. The vertical lines on the jacket are a bit off-putting. I've decided the Vetra suit is a bit too 'rustic' for me. The trousers have one or two dodgy details as well.
The vertical lines on the jacket and (IMO) unnecessary detail on the trousers would be deal breakers for me, and I agree AUS not so long ago we'd never even considered them on this ageing site, just a thought... it'd be nice if Vetra produced more Keydge type jackets... and trousers... I'd be in for them.... aaah
Whats in as far as corduroys pants for this fall and winter?
JS still promoting Alan Paine knitwear as made in England today. The products may have england on the label but last time I checked they were being manufactured abroad. Disingenuous to trade on a British heritage. They are all doing it though.
I first bought an AP jumper from the Squire shop in 1969. That was definitely made in England