Marshall's(??!!)

[JRB]

Originally Posted by sartorialism

For 119 and 89, respectively? (Those were the prices on the RLPL and Canali's I saw yesterday.
I don't remember the exact prices, though the Canali was over $100. It surprised me, there's rarely anything over $50 there. I showed it to the wife and she laughed at me.

 

[allaboutshoes]

Canali is Canali no matter where you find it!

 

[sartorialism]

Originally Posted by allaboutshoes

Canali is Canali no matter where you find it!

For the most part, Canali is crap. Especially their shirts.

 

[gladhands]

TJ Maxx has "runway". Marshall's has "The Cube".

 

[sartorialism]

Originally Posted by sartorialism

For the most part, Canali is crap. Especially their shirts.

When I wrote "for the most part" I was thinking that I like some of their sportscoats. After posting I realized that I am currently wearing a Canali SC, one of my favorites. And it's dumb to blast Canali "for the most part" when I'm going to have to flip the jacket here pretty soon (It's too big on me, as I keep losing weight, thanks God)....

 

[jreigen]

Originally Posted by sartorialism

When I wrote "for the most part" I was thinking that I like some of their sportscoats. After posting I realized that I am currently wearing a Canali SC, one of my favorites. And it's dumb to blast Canali "for the most part" when I'm going to have to flip the jacket here pretty soon (It's too big on me, as I keep losing weight, thanks God)....

I'd actully written a post taking exeption to your generalization, while you wrote this. I think it's more fair to say their shirts are ok, but overpriced at retail. The quality of their tailored clothing is just fine at its price point. It's not Kiton or Attolini, nor is it pretending to be. Stylistically it may not be for everyone, but that doesn't make it crap.

 

[mr monty]

Originally Posted by sartorialism

I remember shopping at Marshall's as a kid for discount shmatez. I never saw anything good there. Until today. I walked into a Marshall's by accident, really, and I couldn't believe what I saw: rows of RLPL shirts and jackets, racks of handmade shoes, Zegna shirts, etc. Is this an exception, or is it the new rule? Should I be sure to keep checking Marshall's?

Handmade made shoes by who and how much?

 

[allaboutshoes]

I wasn't referring to anything they make except their SCs (i just got one and its heavenly). Their shirts i could live without

 

[Pantherhare]

Originally Posted by gladhands

TJ Maxx has "runway". Marshall's has "The Cube".

The Marshall's designation is crap. According to their directory, all of the closest 20 stores to me have the "cube" designation.

 

[sartorialism]

Originally Posted by mr monty

Handmade made shoes by who and how much?

Just posted a few Sergio Rossi's in my shoe thread...

 

[kraands]

Wow, I was unaware of the "runway" stores. I'm heading to my local TJMaxx tomorrow (can't believe I just said that)!

 

[gladhands]

Originally Posted by Pantherhare

The Marshall's designation is crap. According to their directory, all of the closest 20 stores to me have the "cube" designation.

Some "runway" or "cube" stores only go high-end in the women's section.

 

[Sid]

All the stores in Houston have the "Cube" designation and most are crap. The one across the street from the Galleria has the "Cube" designation list first, so maybe that's the qualifier for an actual better store. The Galleria Marshall's has had some of the best stuff I've ever seen in a Marshall's, but it comes in fits and starts. I have seen Purple & Blue label, Corneliani, etc. I saw and should have bought a purple lable cream silk jacket, but it was too pricey to be a "deal."

Bought an Aquascutum single-breasted peak lapel blazer there a few years ago for $100. Picked up a great Corneliani gray Donegal tweed sportcoat similarly priced. I used to haunt the place looking for deals though when I worked in the area. Haven't been in there in awhile. It's the only Marshall's in Houston that is worth checking out (imho). It now has a Nordstrom Rack next to it, so there's a reason to stop by and hit both.

Christmas is an interesting time to go in and see all the wealthy Mexican shoppers up from Monterrey and Mexico City buying everything up.

 

[allaboutshoes]

I dont believe "The Cube" means High End designer like RLPL or Corneliani. It just means they get current fashion styles and a decent amount of it, not just one or two pairs/jackets, so they may feature a womens boot by Guess or Steve Madden and make the whole "Cube" Steve Madden or Guess stuff

 

[Thanks SF (a new me)]

Originally Posted by allaboutshoes

Edit: There are TJMaxx Stores (which is the same corporation TJX), which can be searched and found HERE. The ones with the "R" are runway stores

and Thanks for the tip...just visited a local Runway TMaxx and some RLPL/BL, Aquascutum, Drakes and other items available...just waiting for the right sizes...