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Is this Paul Smith coat horribly overpriced?

post #1 of 14
12/21/12 at 1:48pm
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Or is it one of the finer collections that make it a good buy? 

 

http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/uk-en/shop/mens/coats-outerwear/mens-grey-epsom-coat.html

 

Thanks! 

 

G. 

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post #2 of 14
12/21/12 at 5:10pm
Not really overpriced I mean of course you pay a premium for designer clothing. It's not all about quality. That said the quality of that piece seems good and it's made in Italy. I just don't get enough Paul Smith vibe from it to want to drop the premium change.
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post #3 of 14
12/21/12 at 9:13pm

....overpriced, but of course, that's just my opinion. Someone else may say that the price is right on the money or a great value. The fact that you made this thread says that you think that it's overpriced.

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post #4 of 14
12/22/12 at 3:43am
Yes, but it is the label that you are buying.
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post #5 of 14
12/22/12 at 5:21am

It's not outrageously expensive, but the black trimming details might date it quickly. So the value could be lacking.

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post #6 of 14
12/22/12 at 9:18am
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Thanks to all for your precious feedback. FYI, I'll also be checking coats from Ede & Ravenscroft and Roderick Charles before concluding & buying... 

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post #7 of 14
12/22/12 at 10:16am
Most of Paul Smith stuff is a bit overpriced in my book. I love the fits and looks, and he's a wonderful designer, but I'm often times too stingy to ever walk out with anything when I visit that store. There are too many other higher quality garments out there at those prices.
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post #8 of 14
12/22/12 at 10:16am
There items are over-priced.
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post #9 of 14
12/22/12 at 10:27am
Paul Smith is overpriced on quality but not on design.

Sometimes he releases really unique items, sometimes they are tacky/cheesy, I remember seeing a backwards lapel suit or something like that..
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post #10 of 14
12/22/12 at 8:12pm
PS = Good slim fit, half-canvass construction and decent materials most of the time. But not the best value at regular price.
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post #11 of 14
12/22/12 at 10:16pm

You could get a Made in UK burberry coat for that price.

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post #12 of 14
12/23/12 at 12:08am
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Originally Posted by Mycroft11Zero View Post

You could get a Made in UK burberry coat for that price.


But 'made in Italy' isn't necessarily lower quality than a UK produced garment - it could be better.

 

OP - nice coat with some interesting design touches, not outrageously overpriced but I think you'd need to see it/handle it to get whether it was overpriced or not.

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post #13 of 14
12/23/12 at 3:53am
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Originally Posted by FondDeJante View Post


But 'made in Italy' isn't necessarily lower quality than a UK produced garment - it could be better.

OP - nice coat with some interesting design touches, not outrageously overpriced but I think you'd need to see it/handle it to get whether it was overpriced or not.

It may not be better.
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post #14 of 14
12/28/12 at 11:43am
it's @ sale now, you can get it for 50%
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