Replica or similar Thomas Fraser Collection Ripley knit shirt

[caffeinatedwizard61]

Hi all
I really want one of these knit shirts made by Thomas Fraser, but they cost £300. are there any knitted shirts that are similar but don't cost as much?
Any help much appreciated

 

[Mirage-]

Unfortunately, haven't seen them anywhere else.
But actually, I wanted to talk about this Scott Fraser Collection. I had never really looked into it before, it might well be the first designer brand I really like the design of, despite being certainly not classic CM as we intend today (though undoubtedly inspired by vintage sportswear).
The one thing that drives me crazy is they state nearly everything they produce is dry-clean only, including knit shirts like these ones. Dry-clean only shirts? That is just stupid imho.
Now I suppose it's probably just the standard excess of safety to be sure random people don't put an expensive cloth in 80C wash, then machine dry, and destroy it. But still it's annoying to be so patronized by a high-end brand. At least brands usually say "hand-wash only" to be sure, not dry-clean.
And not to mention, what if it really needs dry cleaning for some reason? Even worse, then those are clothes made to look nice in pictures but practically void of any real-life use.

 

[dieworkwear]

Hi all
I really want one of these knit shirts made by Thomas Fraser, but they cost £300. are there any knitted shirts that are similar but don't cost as much?
Any help much appreciated

This is sold out, but you may be able to find it on eBay. Can't remember the price, but it was cheaper than Scott Fraser Simpson's version. However, it also wasn't as textured or interestingly knit.

Short Sleeve Textured Full Placket Polo in Light Blue

Made from cotton-silk fabric, our bestselling sweater polos are an easy way to add some vintage Amalfi Coast vibes to your look. The full placket style is a slightly fuller cut than our other sweater polos, and this elegant aqua and white style is one useful garment; able to be worn on its own...

www.toddsnyder.com

 

[ladislav.jancik]

Not the right suggestion as these from SS22 collection by The Real McCoy's are approx. the same price, but I find them quite interesting and someone might be interested:

LINEN RIB KNIT COLLARED SHIRT

The Real McCoy's reproduce products using methods and machinery of the past. For a successful reproduction, these garments require the sensitive minds of the detail-oriented Japanese craftsmen on every procedure.

therealmccoys.com

LINEN RIB KNIT COLLARED SHIRT

The Real McCoy's reproduce products using methods and machinery of the past. For a successful reproduction, these garments require the sensitive minds of the detail-oriented Japanese craftsmen on every procedure.

therealmccoys.com

 

[Salad]

Probably longer in the body than Scott Fraser.

J.Crew: Short-sleeve Cotton Cardigan Sweater-polo In Stripe For Men

Shop for the Short-sleeve cotton cardigan sweater-polo in stripe for men. Find the best selection of men mens-categories-clothing-polos-sweater-polos available in-stores and on line.

www.jcrew.com

 

[Spaghettimatt]

Here you go—about half the price:

Greenleaf Polo (Wool) • Connection Knitwear & Clothing

A simple design of great effect. Vibrant color, light as a feather. Italian Modernism at its best. 100% Extra-fine Merino Wool Mother of Pearl buttons...

www.connectionknitwear.com

Made in Italy. Might even be the same manufacturer but who knows.

I have not ordered anything from them yet, but I have been talking with them about making me one of the yellow/cream Ripley knits in the near future. They are very responsive by email and evidently will do MTM if you need it. Let me know if you end up trying them.

[Note that I would feel bad about opining on SFC's manufacturing and offering a less expensive alternative, but I understand SFC is moving its knitwear production out of Italy and possibly discontinuing the Ripley knits anyways, so I don't think there's a moral hazard here].

It's also worth checking Grailed and Ebay for people selling their SFC Ripley knits. I've seen a few pop up there over the past few months.

 

[Spaghettimatt]

Unfortunately, haven't seen them anywhere else.
But actually, I wanted to talk about this Scott Fraser Collection. I had never really looked into it before, it might well be the first designer brand I really like the design of, despite being certainly not classic CM as we intend today (though undoubtedly inspired by vintage sportswear).
The one thing that drives me crazy is they state nearly everything they produce is dry-clean only, including knit shirts like these ones. Dry-clean only shirts? That is just stupid imho.
Now I suppose it's probably just the standard excess of safety to be sure random people don't put an expensive cloth in 80C wash, then machine dry, and destroy it. But still it's annoying to be so patronized by a high-end brand. At least brands usually say "hand-wash only" to be sure, not dry-clean.
And not to mention, what if it really needs dry cleaning for some reason? Even worse, then those are clothes made to look nice in pictures but practically void of any real-life use.

I really like SFC, even if a lot of their items are a little too wild for my wardrobe, and I think starting a thread for them is a grand idea. I may do so this week.

 

[Mirage-]

Here you go—about half the price:

Greenleaf Polo (Wool) • Connection Knitwear & Clothing

A simple design of great effect. Vibrant color, light as a feather. Italian Modernism at its best. 100% Extra-fine Merino Wool Mother of Pearl buttons...

www.connectionknitwear.com

Made in Italy.

Made in Milan actually, so yes that's a good chance you found their manufacturer.
Moral problems aside, they have many more models. I actually think I might be buying a linen version, which looks slightly less cool than the merino version but is probably much more useful in Italian summers.
Also I would rather buy in Italy than have things made in Italy, shipped to England and then back to me in Italy.
It is unfortunate that a lot of great Italian brands don't really understand e-commerce. Funny enough, many brands or even manufacturers are starting to offer custom orders through weird ways like Instagram, instead of creating a proper website. Which actually locks me out since I don't have an account and cannot be bothered to set up a social network to use it for things it wasn't meant to do.

 

[oudwood]

Here you go—about half the price:

Greenleaf Polo (Wool) • Connection Knitwear & Clothing

A simple design of great effect. Vibrant color, light as a feather. Italian Modernism at its best. 100% Extra-fine Merino Wool Mother of Pearl buttons...

www.connectionknitwear.com

Made in Italy. Might even be the same manufacturer but who knows.

I have not ordered anything from them yet, but I have been talking with them about making me one of the yellow/cream Ripley knits in the near future. They are very responsive by email and evidently will do MTM if you need it. Let me know if you end up trying them.

[Note that I would feel bad about opining on SFC's manufacturing and offering a less expensive alternative, but I understand SFC is moving its knitwear production out of Italy and possibly discontinuing the Ripley knits anyways, so I don't think there's a moral hazard here].

It's also worth checking Grailed and Ebay for people selling their SFC Ripley knits. I've seen a few pop up there over the past few months.

I don't mean to bring such an old thread back, but did anyone end up ordering from Connection Knitwear and can comment on the quality, sizing, etc.? Thanks!