Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

[boot_owl]

Are Gurkha shorts the new Cargo shorts? Any recommendations on brands. I used to own some ex Oz Army Bombay Bloomers. But sadly there are no military surplus stores anymore or have gone online?

I picked up a pair from Mitchell’s adventure in Sydney city. Not sure what stock looks like now though.https://www.mitchellsadventure.com/military/clothing/pants---trousers/australian-army-gurkha-shorts-(as-new)/ectg007.aspx

 

[Scuppers]

Are Gurkha shorts the new Cargo shorts? Any recommendations on brands. I used to own some ex Oz Army Bombay Bloomers. But sadly there are no military surplus stores anymore or have gone online?

aren’t you in Melbourne? Glenferrie Road, under the railway station (Glenferrie)?

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

aren’t you in Melbourne? Glenferrie Road, under the railway station (Glenferrie)?

Canberra the city of broken dreams ?

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

And unlike S&M: they ship by DHL, shipping is not extortionate (in fact free over a certain limit), and return shipping is also free.

Yeah... Now that I’m doing more online shopping again, I’m noticing a distinct difference in quality of service between DHL and UPS.

 

[sliq]

Are Gurkha shorts the new Cargo shorts? Any recommendations on brands. I used to own some ex Oz Army Bombay Bloomers. But sadly there are no military surplus stores anymore or have gone online?

uniqlo?

 

[Journeyman]

Are Gurkha shorts the new Cargo shorts? Any recommendations on brands. I used to own some ex Oz Army Bombay Bloomers. But sadly there are no military surplus stores anymore or have gone online?

uniqlo?

Uniqlo had some as part of a collaboration but they weren't proper Gurkha shorts, as the straps were just side adjusters, rather than actually fastening the waistband.

I have a pair that I bought from Brooks Brothers some years back - I'm not sure if they're still part of BB's range.

It is worth noting, though, that although Gurkha shorts are comfy, they are an absolute pain in the backside if you need to take them off quickly.

 

[eightace]

Anyone recognise this maker?

 

[ruzzi]

Hey @Journeyman any idea if Deer Style is still operating?

 

[samtalkstyle]

Are Gurkha shorts the new Cargo shorts? Any recommendations on brands. I used to own some ex Oz Army Bombay Bloomers. But sadly there are no military surplus stores anymore or have gone online?

Bronson MFG. I have the long pant version and those are excellent value for money.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

Some lovely flannels on the Cavour web store... but flannel in Sydney??? ??? I’d bake! What do y’all think? Is there a place for flannel here?

 

[sensuki]

I live in Melbourne but I have some 360g rtw woollen flannels that are unlined and they are wearable up to ~25 degrees celsius

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Bronson MFG. I have the long pant version and those are excellent value for money.

looks interesting thanks

 

[Goliath123]

Hello all

Kieran the cobbler here, checking in as I had heard there was mention of my name here and I figured it was time to step up to the styleforum game. Very grateful for the kind words that have been said about me all ready. Feels quite surreal to see my work posted with good reviews. Looking forward to talking shoes with anyone interested haha

Been looking at traditional cowboy makers to learn a few things and came across securing shanks with thread, just something new and exciting you don't learn everyday you know. Looking forward to putting that into practise for the next victim of the squeaky shank!!

Anyway, looking forward to many future shoe conversations!

 

[samtalkstyle]

Aaaand SA into lockdown.

 

[Journeyman]

Hey @Journeyman any idea if Deer Style is still operating?

Not at the moment. Rene changed jobs (as Deer has always been a side business, not his main work) and became busier, the Australian dollar has been buying less overseas than it used to, which made his products more expensive or his margins much thinner, and then business slumped early this year because of COVID-19.

As a result, he's put Deer into hibernation for the time being. He said that he may relaunch it in the future with a narrower focus on a certain style of clothing, but we will see.