Thoughts on Ben Sherman clothing?

[robin]

If anyone is interested in the history on Ben Sherman and the mod scene, there's a pretty nice book devoted to it called "My Favourite Shirt" which was published a couple of years back. I've been meaning to pick up a hardcover copy that a local store has.

 

[DMcG]

I'm a big fan of the Ben Sherman button up shirts that come in neck/sleeve measurements. 100% cotton, no visible logo, thick buttons (plastic though), often times they're in solids or subtle patterns, they come with an extra pair of collar stays and they're only like $35 at Nordstrom Rack. Unfortunately they have loose cuffs even compared to other dress shirts which are much looser everywhere else.

 

[Get Smart]

Originally Posted by robin

If anyone is interested in the history on Ben Sherman and the mod scene, there's a pretty nice book devoted to it called "My Favourite Shirt" which was published a couple of years back. I've been meaning to pick up a hardcover copy that a local store has.

great book!! The photos are great, focusing mostly on its heritage years during the mid 60s

 

[soulstylist]

...Shermans changed sooo much over the years. Got my first one in the 80s on Carnaby Street - probably the worst time to shop for one as the the NAME was owned by Cavern or Merc or whoever was selling mod/skinhead clothing then. And they sold crappy polyester shirts for a lot of money to little dumb kids like me then...

The company now has nothing to do with the stuff made in the sixties/early seventies - they are mostly cashing in on the original spirit. Basicly the original BS was copying Brooks Brothers and adding a few special details (3 button down, buttons and cut out triangle on short sleeves...) but it was still a copy...

...the modern company (whoever it is), adding a name to whatever garment gets near them, have nothing for me...

...in a more scene stylish context - ever heard of 'Britac' and 'DNA-Groove'?

 

[Lamschke]

Does anyone have experience with Ben Sherman Plectrum and their „Made in England“-pieces? Are they worth it?