Anderson & Sheppard Online Shop Open

[Von Franz]

Saw this on @dieworkwear 's blog.

http://shop.anderson-sheppard.co.uk/




It looks incredible.
Some of you guys must have seen it already, and maybe even ordered an item or two.
If so, please do post pics or a review when your order arrives. I'm eager to see how this stuff is.

Anyone know who makes the sweaters?
They seem pretty reasonably priced, and A&S looks like a viable competitor to Drake's London in that department (and others).

Also, thoughts on what this exposure will mean for them?
I mean, it's a pretty sizable webshop, and priced well within the range of other, SF-favored, e-retailers.
I'd be surprised if this didn't end up constituting a substantial part of their business.
Expansion possible in coming years?

 

[jrd617]

Ties are RTW and waaayy overpriced. You could get Hober or even Cappelli bespoke for that price.

Most of the stuff is going to be overpriced, just because of the A&S name

 

[Von Franz]

Well, okay, the ties are expensive, but not awfully so-- 95 to 125 GBP is Drake's territory, which many (if not most) folks on here are comfortable with. Not going to disagree that there are better bargains to be had, but I wouldn't call them out as overpriced before seeing them in person.

As for the other stuff, it's pretty much the same story, isn't it? 300-odd GBP is a good price for a Scottish cashmere sweater, and their quilted-lined raincoats are just about on par with Mackintosh. These are really solid-looking clothes, and it certainly doesn't seem like a cash grab on A&S's part.

 

[Macallan]

When I had a look at their shop last year, a lot of garments were made in Italy; the quality was good but more expensive then similar quality elsewhere. Since then, they have added more items based on what I have seen online.

If you are looking for cashmere sweaters, have a look at Turnbull & Asser £195 or two for £300 (sleeveless £145 each or two for £200).

 

[Grammaton Cleric]

Their 90/10 sweaters are made by Inis Meain to their designs, and are not sold at a premium to regular Inis prices.

Some ties are made by Drakes - bit on the expensive side, but not egregiously so. A lot of the other items are very fairly priced, particularly given the strength of the Andersons name.