Bicester Outlet Report

[RJE]

Passing through late yesterday.
The cupboard mostly bare at Ralph Lauren - they had brown, and black RLPL velvet trousers at £15 mostly in smaller sizes (starting at 28"); odd RLPL and RLBL tuxedo jackets at £45 in 40-46 - some R, some L (front of store, an odd rack just in front of the end till). There was a black label pair of trousers in around 32" I should have bought at some ludicrous figure - maybe £10 (if anyone is there...). Still a reasonable range of ties starting at about £6. Nothing like the offers our American cousins recently had. So where are these suits in SF Selling?
Hacket had their very decent DB dinner suit in 36R at 1/3 off at £298. Unusual to see a smaller size at all; they also still have a small-ish range of trousers on a rack at the front of the store - typically £25-£33 (RRP about £60-£110).
I hadn't realised that if your size isn't available, Loro Piana will check stock in Italy and order them at sale price. The salesperson was a bit vague about the current extra 20% off everything but outerwear, but still.
Brooks Brothers now has some decent prices, and currently 20% off them (a jacket I bought - down from £1033 to £183 with discounts, was an unnaturally good example). Their sizing does start at 'American' sizes though. Typically 1/2 price with an extra 20% off; includes a lot of Golden Fleece (on the main shelves) and a small range of Black Fleece next to the counter.
Good luck!

 

[Ich_Dien]

Was there much Black Fleece in smaller sizes? Which season was it?

 

[LookSharp]

Originally Posted by RJE

Passing through late yesterday. The cupboard mostly bare at Ralph Lauren - they had brown, and black RLPL velvet trousers at £15 mostly in smaller sizes (starting at 28"); odd RLPL and RLBL tuxedo jackets at £45 in 40-46 - some R, some L (front of store, an odd rack just in front of the end till). There was a black label pair of trousers in around 32" I should have bought at some ludicrous figure - maybe £10 (if anyone is there...).
Interesting to know those brands are at Bicester - Swindon's RL outlet seems to be strictly Polo. Could do with snagging some BL/PL trousers in 28" (why can't they do W28/32L in Polo? grrrr...).

 

[RJman]

How is the Aquascrotum?

 

[Holdfast]

Originally Posted by jimmyoneill

Was there much Black Fleece in smaller sizes? Which season was it?

2007 mainly. Mostly sizes BB3 and 5 IIRC.

Originally Posted by RJman

How is the Aquascrotum?

Extra 30% off their sale prices. Selection becoming limited now though (didn't see any smaller sized trenches, but they might have a beige Kingsgate or Faimount left, which could fit you... the Kingsgates they have are New Aqua5 fabric, making them even more of a bargain).




Other Bicester news:

Zegna has some pretty decent bargains on their sales racks, as does Ferragamo (clothes much more so than shoes though). Limited selection, with some unusual fabrics but worth a browse. Not sure I'd make a special journey right now though.

Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino had some interesting items that I liked at pretty hefty discounts (making them reasonably priced now rather than truly cheap) but probably not to all SF members tastes.

New spring stock still about 4 weeks or so away in most shops I think, sadly. Tail-end of sales in most places right now.