Martin and Osa...anyone familiar with this brand?

[dshin]

I saw an ad for this company in the latest Departures magazine. This particular jacket that the model was wearing caught my eye:

Military style jacket

Does anyone have any experience with this brand?

Thanks.

 

[Twotone]

M&O has a retail shop in the Cherry Creek mall here in Denver. They are owned by American Eagle Outfitters and are positioned to be their upscale trendy brand. I did not see anything which appealed to me.

Twotone

 

[dshin]

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

 

[JLibourel]

I saw one of their stores in Fascist Island about a year ago. I recall wondering how many of their target demographic would have the faintest notion who the hell "Martin & Osa" were. Their reputation was fading fast back when I was a young 'un.

 

[andrewm]

Their clothes are decent but what I really liked was their customer service. Really helpful, friendly people when I went in. I got a decent sweater for $20 I think. That was maybe two years ago though so I don't know if any of that has changed.

 

[mmhollis]

I actually bought that jacket at a deep discount, I liked some of their stuff it didn't really impress me so much to pay full price for some things. The staff, however, provided me with some of the best customer service I have had.

 

[dfagdfsh]

M+O's only appeal is that you can buy their stuff on deep discount (30-70%) almost any day. The fit is pretty mediocre, falling somewhere between true slim and regular fit, and the material and construction is 'ok'. One nice thing is that their dress shirts have MOP buttons, but that doesn't really justify their price, as the fabric is pretty thin. If their basics (tees, sweaters) fit you, they're a good go to brand, just like J Crew or BR.

 

[garmentmerchant]

They just opened a store at the mall it seems like a pretty decent brand and image for young professionals. Price points are moderate.

 

[farfisa23]

The stores smell like cedar and the salesgirls are cute. I like they sell Filson and Tretorn and Clarks seasonally. On sale, it's not too bad. Like J Crew, but not as annoying and kitschy.

 

[JR_Rider]

Originally Posted by andrewm

Their clothes are decent but what I really liked was their customer service. Really helpful, friendly people when I went in. I got a decent sweater for $20 I think. That was maybe two years ago though so I don't know if any of that has changed.

Ditto everything you said on their customer service. It is the best I have experienced in recent memory. Not only is the staff knowlegeable and friendly but they go above and beyond. Plus the store looks very classy and the have the nicest dressing rooms I have ever been in. There is an intercom system in the dressing rooms so you can press a button and ask a sales associate for another size or something else without even opening the door!!

 

[needshoehelp]

I couldn't be more pleased with everything I've ordered from them so far. The sale item prices right now are VERY low and there is usually a 25% or 30% off coupon to boot. I've bought polo shirts for $8 and chinos for $20. And free shipping. The quality is better than Gap and not that far off from J.Crew. Hard to see how they are making money at those prices right now but maybe it's to get them off the ground. Wholeheartedly recommended for basics!

 

[Steggy]

i really like this brand. they have pretty awesome deals that i can't resist a lot haha. 50 buck 100% cashmere vnecks that fit well(for me at least) are thumbs up in my book. only some of their stuff appeals to me though style wise. though it looks like it's targeted towards ~30 year olds, and not 20.

 

[Tarmac]

I've decided this brand is terrible, but someone please update this thread if their Filson bags go on sale.

 

[ppllzz]

ugh i bought a hoodie, wore it 2-3 times and some of the stitching came undone... LAME

 

[kabert]

A couple weeks ago I bought a Martin & Osa long sleeved polo shirt at Filene's. I paid about $12 (and the original Martin & Osa label indicated a price of $48, which I thought seemed low). I know nothing about M&O, but I thought the shirt fabric was high quality and of a unique design, plus it has thick buttons that are either MOP or very good fakes. Interestingly, the shirt is almost identical in fabric and cut to a Jay Kos shirt I have....