Original Penguin's Black Label

[mrchapel]

Just read this over at GQ:

http://men.style.com/gq/fashion/landing?id=content_4523

Pictures of the new line:

http://men.style.com/gq/features/sli...6122006PENGUIN

I really like a lot of the styles. Price points arn't too bad either; not sure about quality though. Looking forward to checking these out once they hit stores.

Original Penguin:

http://www.originalpenguin.com

 

[Get Smart]

I've found Penguins regular suit jackets/trousers ill-fitting for me. But I havent seen this "black label" yet. At $700 I'm betting it's on par with suits from Ben Sherman, which are worth $200 tops.

*image 6 of 6 isnt bad. I like that window pane brown suit

 

[GreyFlannelMan]

I haven't seen these yet, but I am a tad leery of companies more known for casual wear trying their hand at dressier stuff.

I love Lacoste polo shirts and even some sweaters, for example, but their attempts to produce nice buttoned shirts have been clumsy, IMO. I would never consider a Lacoste suit.

 

[mrchapel]

Originally Posted by GreyFlannelMan

I haven't seen these yet, but I am a tad leery of companies more known for casual wear trying their hand at dressier stuff.

I love Lacoste polo shirts and even some sweaters, for example, but their attempts to produce nice buttoned shirts have been clumsy, IMO. I would never consider a Lacoste suit.

This isn't their first time selling suits...they've had a suit collection just about every Fall season I can remember.

 

[lawyerdad]

Originally Posted by mrchapel

This isn't their first time selling suits...they've had a suit collection just about every Fall season I can remember.
You'd think tuxedos, at least.

 

[GreyFlannelMan]

Originally Posted by mrchapel

This isn't their first time selling suits...they've had a suit collection just about every Fall season I can remember.

Since the re-launch in 03?

 

[mrchapel]

Originally Posted by GreyFlannelMan

Since the re-launch in 03?

Hmmm that would be right; first discovered the brand in 03.

 

[Get Smart]

Originally Posted by GreyFlannelMan

Since the re-launch in 03?

yep I think they added suits and sport jackets their 2nd year. Last season had quite a few models, none of which looked/felt as good in real life as they might have in photo spreads.

*and they added a premium denim line last year, which didnt appear to go over very well. Maybe they're trying to tap into various premium markets and see what ends up clicking.

 

[kitonbrioni]

It just seems like a tried recycling of a old look that is better done by any number of other makers and without the high prices.