S.E.H Kelly

[mebro2]

Since we almost never encounter anyone who actually buys our garments — let alone wears them out in the wild — it does occasionally cross my mind that all our customers might be simulants or ai-borg hybrids, existing just to conjure the illusion of human interest in what is, to me, an all-consuming preoccupation.

Either way, I am, to an embarrassing degree, grateful for the kind words and custom. I'm grateful especially for the excuse to continue this work which, for nearly 15 years now, has been less of a career and more of a deeply personal obsession that I wouldn't know how to quit even if I tried.

(Same's true for Sara, too.)

Well, sir, if you ever find yourself in my neck of the woods, you will see me head to toe in S.E.H Kelly nearly every day of the week.

 

[epsilon22]

I can relate my fellow SEHK (is this how the cool kids say it?) loving friend!

I've only been browsing/following SEHK for a year or two — but have longed to own a piece or two.

I recently took possession of a navy Peacoat and a Donkey Jacket and can attest they are stunning garments. I ended up selling the peacoat to my brother as it was slightly too large for me, but the donkey jacket couldn’t fit better. I absolutely adore it.

As far as I can see — every stitch and detail is perfection. I really can’t see a flaw anywhere. I mean, you'd expect a rogue thread or two at some point, but honestly... it's nowhere to be found.

Kudos to Paul & his “better half” (as he states it)! They really do produce world class menswear at a price that almost feels like petty theft.

-Mike

I was sold on getting something from SEH Kelly thanks to an incredibly poetic instagram post showcasing their Donkey jacket, which I'm ashamed to be unable to find again now.

Really liking the Balmacaan, but unfortunately I already have a coat in a similar style, which I'm hoping would get worn down or stolen soon, since that'd be more economical than renting an apartment to support a larger coat collection in New York. Maybe the raincoat in beige, or the Ulster if it comes in solid navy next year!

 

[sehkelly]

What's the release calendar looking like these days? Anything coming in December/January?

We have the engineer jacket in inverted Bedford cord, some balaclavas in lambswool, and then queued up for cutting currently are the field trousers and work trousers in various weights of cotton — mostly with spring in mind (albeit the usual robust spring in which we specialise).

We also have a golf / Harrington jacket and a safari / combat jacket lurking in the shadows, which will hopefully both debut before spring is fully underway.

 

[TweedyProf]

Paul, how hot is the balmacaan? 26oz feels like it should be worn on the coldest of days freezing or below, but perhaps not on a typical fall day in London?

 

[sehkelly]

Paul, how hot is the balmacaan? 26oz feels like it should be worn on the coldest of days freezing or below, but perhaps not on a typical fall day in London?

It is good all through late autumn to very early spring here in London. It depends on what you wear under it, of course, and your personal tolerance and reaction to temperature, but if I wore it with just a shirt in October or in March, I think I'd be quite happy — and then with all the usual woolly regalia in the depths of winter.

It breathes all the while, in any case — the merino permits good in and outflow of body moisture, so it's not like being hermetically sealed even when the coat is fully fastened.

 

[sehkelly]

It is a little known etymological fact that an anorak was once known as a "norak" and the "an" joined onto it over time.

We're quite traditional and upstanding here, so at least on this forum I will refer to the two new hooded pullover jackets newly at the top of https://sehkelly.com/jackets as "noraks".

Who will join me?

 

[mebro2]

It is a little known etymological fact that an anorak was once known as a "norak" and the "an" joined onto it over time.

We're quite traditional and upstanding here, so at least on this forum I will refer to the two new hooded pullover jackets newly at the top of https://sehkelly.com/jackets as "noraks".

Who will join me?

As the proud owner of a mustard anorak--from the OG production of them, as I understand it--its clean lines (and pop of color, in my case) earn it compliments every time I wear it.

 

[sehkelly]

As the proud owner of a mustard anorak--from the OG production of them, as I understand it--its clean lines (and pop of color, in my case) earn it compliments every time I wear it.

That's good to hear.

You don't hear from many anorak owners in the wild.

It is exactly the same as last time, but the cloth is the slightly heavier and more firm cambric used for the duster and raincoat.

 

[booroo]

That's good to hear.

You don't hear from many anorak owners in the wild.

It is exactly the same as last time, but the cloth is the slightly heavier and more firm cambric used for the duster and raincoat.

As the proud owner of a mustard anorak--from the OG production of them, as I understand it--its clean lines (and pop of color, in my case) earn it compliments every time I wear it.

I think you'll both find they're called "Noraks".

 

[mebro2]

That's good to hear.

You don't hear from many anorak owners in the wild.

It is exactly the same as last time, but the cloth is the slightly heavier and more firm cambric used for the duster and raincoat.

These would be pretty amazing in the weatherproof ripstop, at least from the looks of it!

 

[sehkelly]

I think you'll both find they're called "Noraks".

At least someone here has standards.

 

[sehkelly]

These would be pretty amazing in the weatherproof ripstop, at least from the looks of it!

For sure.

The ripstop is more likely to be used in future for the longer coats, I think, though, like the raincoat and duster. It's great for all outerwear but its crease-averse strengths are especially valuable for the longer styles.

 

[10dence]

Oof, what a year to opt for the crewneck instead of the gansey. I love my little pockets.

 

[ojaw]

It is a little known etymological fact that an anorak was once known as a "norak" and the "an" joined onto it over time.

We're quite traditional and upstanding here, so at least on this forum I will refer to the two new hooded pullover jackets newly at the top of https://sehkelly.com/jackets as "noraks".

Who will join me?

My Inuk friends would like a word... : )

 

[sehkelly]

My Inuk friends would like a word... : )

This won't end well for me.