New Duchamp Collection - now making jackets(?)

[CharlesAlexander]

Originally Posted by designerbrit

and what is that colourful little gadget stuck on the jacket lapels?

Yeah, that would have to go as well.

 

[MalfordOfLondon]

Looks like one of their cufflinks

 

[designerbrit]

could be but whats it doing there??

 

[doctorj!]

I just recieved two of their shirts and they are both gorgeous! Currenty they have free shipping, and shirts are a 100 pounds each. (normally 115). I love their colors, and the quality of the fabric is excellent! The coats are too pricey for me though. Maybe when they go on sale at the end of the season. Here are the two shirts I bought:

AJ

 

[RJman]

The tweed cloth is made in Scotland. The coat itself is made wherever they are making the other ones. Standard British designer path nowadays -- keep prices high, devolve production from Britain to Italy to wherever is cheapest.

 

[CharlesAlexander]

Originally Posted by RJman

The tweed cloth is made in Scotland. The coat itself is made wherever they are making the other ones. Standard British designer path nowadays -- keep prices high, devolve production from Britain to Italy to wherever is cheapest.

Cloth made in Scotland + Hand finished in Italy = Made in Bangladesh

 

[MalfordOfLondon]

Originally Posted by CharlesAlexander

Cloth made in Scotland + Hand finished in Italy = Made in Bangladesh

Sounds about right.

 

[designerbrit]

you are totally right I think I misread ...

seems like Italy is the outsourcing country of choice for some of the best British luxury brands. I would obviously trust Italian craftsmanship over certain other outsourced to countries.

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by designerbrit

you are totally right I think I misread ...

seems like Italy is the outsourcing country of choice for some of the best British luxury brands. I would obviously trust Italian craftsmanship over certain other outsourced to countries.

"finished in Italy" could mean they just sewed the label on there when it arrived from China.

Any relative value is dying a death right now. The "best luxury brands" are beginning to have stuff made in cheaper places with cheaper material to sell at the same prices, increasing profits and marketing budgets so they can foster the image of being a quintessential British brand or Northampton shoemaker.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by designerbrit

and what is that colourful little gadget stuck on the jacket lapels?
They make enamel lapel pins and tie bars but this isn't generally known. They make beautiful ties. The overall look is one for a confident person with some of that 60s, Swinging London thrown in.

 

[designerbrit]

I just don't buy that entirely because won't the 'best luxury brands' always be distinguished by their quality of materials and production?

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by RJman

"finished in Italy" could mean they just sewed the label on there when it arrived from China.

Any relative value is dying a death right now. The "best luxury brands" are beginning to have stuff made in cheaper places with cheaper material to sell at the same prices, increasing profits and marketing budgets so they can foster the image of being a quintessential British brand or Northampton shoemaker.

Originally Posted by designerbrit

I just don't buy that entirely because won't the 'best luxury brands' always be distinguished by their quality of materials and production?

Case in point.

 

[CharlesAlexander]

All I know is that CA Neckwear will always be made in england.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by RJman

"finished in Italy" could mean they just sewed the label on there when it arrived from China. Any relative value is dying a death right now. The "best luxury brands" are beginning to have stuff made in cheaper places with cheaper material to sell at the same prices, increasing profits and marketing budgets so they can foster the image of being a quintessential British brand or Northampton shoemaker.
Perhaps a new arms race is developing between luxury brand margins and iGent bargain bin shopping?

 

[designerbrit]

John Lobb manufacture shoes in Northampton

Turnbull & Asser shirts are made in England

Swaine Adeney Brigg leather goods are made in Cambridge