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Looking to buy Burberry duffle coat: need advice, alternatives

post #1 of 28
9/20/08 at 8:22pm
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Hey guys,

I'm in the market for a new duffle coat and I have essentially decided on Burberry's wool duffle coat. However, I can't decide what color I want. I've seen three different colors for sale in the U.S.: denim blue, camel and grey (pics below). Right now I am leaning toward the denim blue... but I am worried that it will quickly lose its novelty. I like the camel the least, mainly because I think it will make me look too pale--I'm fair skinned and blonde. What do y'all think?

My other qualm with the Burberry coat is the price: $1095.00. I set a maximum budget for myself at $1000, but I figured that another 100 bucks will be worth it for me to get what I want. However, if any of you know of good alternatives to the Burberry duffle coat, please let me know. My only requirements are: a collar (necessary) and a detachable hood (preferred but not necessary). The coat I am buying will replace one that I have had since 2001 and will ideally last as long.

Thanks!
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post #2 of 28
9/20/08 at 8:37pm
Burberry is the OG outerwear brand and makes some very nice pieces (i'm absolutely in love with many of the Prorsum pieces). Many people will tell you (correctly) that a lot of what you are paying for is the brand name - but if you can afford it I don't think there's anything wrong with that. If you want something a little more novel - the Rag and Bone overcoats that Mauro got in are very cool. If I had a big budget, I would definitely pick one up as my outerwear for the season. He also got some very cool Spurr (former Ralph Lauren designer) pieces.
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post #3 of 28
9/20/08 at 8:44pm
I've heard, thirdhand, some nice things about Gloverall duffles. Sierra Trading Post had them the last time I looked: check them out and see if they might suit your needs for a fraction of the price of the Burberry.
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post #4 of 28
9/20/08 at 9:23pm
maybe, as already suggested, check out Gloverall
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post #5 of 28
9/20/08 at 10:36pm
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Thanks to everyone who has responded. I've considered Gloverall, but have decided against their coats because they resemble my old duffle coat and I want something different looking. Like I said in the first post, I would really like a duffle coat with a collar... given that requirement, can you think of any alternatives to Burberry? Magician: I liked the look if the Rag and Bone coat on that blog. However, since I share my time between Sweden and Maine, I definitely need something woolen... the Rag and Bone one was cotton. The Spurr pea coat is gorgeous, but far too expensive @ $2196
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post #6 of 28
9/21/08 at 2:05am
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I just noticed that J Crew has released their new line of fall and winter coats online. I kind of like the Sutherland topcoat in herringbone. A J Crew coat obviously wouldn't outlast a Burberry coat, but then again, the price is way better: $368.00.

What do you think about the J Crew coat? What are your experiences with J Crew outerwear in general?
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post #7 of 28
9/21/08 at 2:12am
Brooks Brothers typically has duffles with collars.
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post #8 of 28
9/21/08 at 2:32am
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Originally Posted by dusty View Post
Brooks Brothers typically has duffles with collars.

You're right! I also had a vague memory of seeing collared duffles in previous collections, but browsing the website I didn't spot any duffle coats. I just might be blind, but I still can't find their duffles when I browse the men's section. However, when I searched the site for "duffle coat" I came up with a very decent looking coat that retails for $598.00. Only thing I really dislike about it is the zipper. I also find the fit in the picture rather unflattering--I'd prefer a more fitted coat.

I'm still liking the Burberry more, but this is definitely a contender.

Does anybody have insights to share as to the sizing of Brooks Brothers coats?
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post #9 of 28
9/21/08 at 7:45am
maybe the new Barbour offering?
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post #10 of 28
9/21/08 at 7:46am
go with burberry
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post #11 of 28
9/21/08 at 10:16am
if you are a medium, armyhardhat of ebay fame has two new BB duffle coats for $170.
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post #12 of 28
9/22/08 at 2:50am
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gawkrodger: Thanks for the tip re the Barbour Contemporary collection duffle--perfect in terms of style and price. Only problem is that I can't seem to find an online retailer in the U.S. that carries it. Does anyone know if there are any U.S retailers that get the entire Barbour line? I do all my shopping online/mail-order as doing it in person, in real stores, involves driving three hours one-way to Boston and I'm too lazy for that, plus I hate big cities. Let's just say that there's a reason most country folk dress awfully... There is a Burberry outlet store not too far away from where I am. Has anyone seen duffle coats in their outlet stores? If so, do you know if the item(s) was last year's stuff or a separate outlet store line?
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post #13 of 28
9/22/08 at 3:21am
I've got a Gloverall in a 40R if anyone's interested.
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post #14 of 28
9/22/08 at 3:24am
I've seen the duffle coats in the Burberry outlet stores in few different occasions, but I don't go there too often or have too much knowledge about Burberry's lines, so I can't really comment on if they were past season stuff or an outlet line sorry.
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post #15 of 28
9/22/08 at 3:38am
if there's a BB outlet near you, i recently saw an outlet store with a large selection of duffle and duffle like coats
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