I thought it was going to be an easy to pick Bone over the Grey Overshirt. After seeing the fit pics though Grey looks solid too. Ended up going with the Bone though. The price I thought was a little high. I think $298 would have been a better sweet spot (more on that below). If it doesn't fit perfectly I will just return. I was afraid it was going to be too cropped but after looking at the measurements its actually an 1" to 3" longer, depending on size, than the Raglan Hoodie - which is a relief. Hopefully the measurements are correct. There is a fit pic that shows it being longer but it looks like the hoodie is bunched up. I am excited for this piece. Good job, John Elliott Team!
As I said, $298 would have been a great price for this. I bought it, despite the price, because it's a somewhat unique piece and I have been looking for something like it. But at $350 after tax, if it's not exactly what I want it will go back and I will wait for sale season. This price creep is starting to bother me especially because I don't think the quality is going up with the prices. Some of their prices are starting to slip from reasonable into ridiculous. Which I think starts to bring a different crowd and vibe to the brand. The type of people who tend to buy things for recognition over design. If JE can get away with it more power to them but I also wouldn't be surprised if it's a bad business decision. I obviously can't see their sales data but they are almost certainly selling less at these prices than they would have with lower prices. Which means more things are going to hit the sales rack and sell at smaller margins. Then you get into this cycle, which is already starting to happen on here, where no one wants to pay the high prices when know they can get most things for 20-50% off a few months later. Mostly, I just dig the John Elliott vibe right now and don't want these creeping prices to change the culture around it.
As I said, $298 would have been a great price for this. I bought it, despite the price, because it's a somewhat unique piece and I have been looking for something like it. But at $350 after tax, if it's not exactly what I want it will go back and I will wait for sale season. This price creep is starting to bother me especially because I don't think the quality is going up with the prices. Some of their prices are starting to slip from reasonable into ridiculous. Which I think starts to bring a different crowd and vibe to the brand. The type of people who tend to buy things for recognition over design. If JE can get away with it more power to them but I also wouldn't be surprised if it's a bad business decision. I obviously can't see their sales data but they are almost certainly selling less at these prices than they would have with lower prices. Which means more things are going to hit the sales rack and sell at smaller margins. Then you get into this cycle, which is already starting to happen on here, where no one wants to pay the high prices when know they can get most things for 20-50% off a few months later. Mostly, I just dig the John Elliott vibe right now and don't want these creeping prices to change the culture around it.
