The New Brooks Brothers

[Panama]

This my first Southwick suit, but my father had several and loves them very much. It is very tragic news indeed, I wish that the buyer had plans to continue the brand, but I would venture it's going to be another mixed use property like their current holdings. Think the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Which to be fair, is a cool place to buy cheese and stuff, but I'd rather buy more Southwick suits.

Yeah, so buy anything you're interested in now, there probably won't be any more of it.

I was being a little sardonic, but my idea was they could offer a very traditional American style at a similar or slightly higher price point to SuSu and be an option for people who are ballin' on a budget, but don't want pants that crush your groin like cherry tomatoes in a poorly made caprese salad.

This is a great question. I would suppose good customer service in a retail environment starts with an excellent greeting, or in the PDX Brooks Brothers location, lack thereof. Been there multiple times and never been greeted or acknowledged until after being in the store several minutes which is far too late. You might say I am nitpicking, but in any retail environment, especially one where commission might be on the line I should not have to find a sales associate. It is certainly possible for folks to be overeager or follow me around to much, but I'm forgiving of over-attentiveness. At least let me know you see my presence and you're there to help. An example where the customer service is good (albeit I don't really buy clothes there because the product is usually not my thing), is Nordstrom. You can't even walk by the shoe department without someone at least saying hi.

I just want to get in and get out. If I need assistance I will ask. I don't want to be bothered as soon as I step into a store.

 

[Verniza]

I was wondering if any of our experienced members here could advise on this product,

Golden Fleece® Wool-Cashmere Topcoat

Brooks Brothers

www.brooksbrothers.com

Question:
1) Are these made in the southwick factory?
2) Any canvassing?
3) Any advise on the length of these overcoats, short or regular?

 

[dieworkwear]

I was wondering if any of our experienced members here could advise on this product,

Golden Fleece® Wool-Cashmere Topcoat

Brooks Brothers

www.brooksbrothers.com

Question:
1) Are these made in the southwick factory?
2) Any canvassing?
3) Any advise on the length of these overcoats, short or regular?

1. My understanding is that the Southwick factory has closed. The old location is now an Amazon distribution center. However, there may be Southwick garments lingering on the website. I believe new USA-made garments are made at Hickey Freeman.

2. I don't know anything about that specific coat, unfortunately.

3. I don't know anything about the sizing on those coats. Personally, I prefer a much longer coat, but some men like shorter coats because they're easier to wear if you're getting in and out of cars, they may suit a slim silhouette better, and/ or they want a younger-looking silhouette. If you order that coat, I would do the regular, not short, as the coat looks short enough.

 

[BPL Esq]

"Introducing our new cargo pants!"

RIP

 

[comrade]

You got married?

I did and remained my own boss, more or less, at home,
but not in the work place.

 

[Verniza]

1. My understanding is that the Southwick factory has closed. The old location is now an Amazon distribution center. However, there may be Southwick garments lingering on the website. I believe new USA-made garments are made at Hickey Freeman.

2. I don't know anything about that specific coat, unfortunately.

3. I don't know anything about the sizing on those coats. Personally, I prefer a much longer coat, but some men like shorter coats because they're easier to wear if you're getting in and out of cars, they may suit a slim silhouette better, and/ or they want a younger-looking silhouette. If you order that coat, I would do the regular, not short, as the coat looks short enough.

Thanks for this!

Am hoping since it was a made in the US under the GF line that it would be a canvassed coat.

Regarding the length, I am pretty short, at 5'4 and I would like the coat to end at the middle of my knee joint. Regular coat lengths that span 40" BOC extends to my mid calves which is a bit too long and it's pretty rare to see overcoats being offered in a short length configuration.

A 37" coat length would actually be just nice for me, considering that 28" jackets already cover my peaches fully.

 

[compuccesory]

Thanks for this!

Am hoping since it was a made in the US under the GF line that it would be a canvassed coat.

Regarding the length, I am pretty short, at 5'4 and I would like the coat to end at the middle of my knee joint. Regular coat lengths that span 40" BOC extends to my mid calves which is a bit too long and it's pretty rare to see overcoats being offered in a short length configuration.

A 37" coat length would actually be just nice for me, considering that 28" jackets already cover my peaches fully.

Why would you want an overcoat to be canvased? I've never heard of anyone making a canvased overcoat.

 

[Viral]

Why would you want an overcoat to be canvased? I've never heard of anyone making a canvased overcoat.

Seriously!

oh wait, it might disintegrate otherwise ?

 

[emptym]

Overcoats are generally canvased.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Regular coat lengths that span 40" BOC extends to my mid calves which is a bit too long and it's pretty rare to see overcoats being offered in a short length configuration.

One reason being that when it’s shorter, it ceases to be an overcoat.

You may want to look at a car coat instead.

 

[knittieguy]

Went to a BB outlet yesterday and was intrigued to find that most of the merchandise (at least that I saw) was actual mainline stuff, not made-for-the-outlet.

On the other hand, the prices weren't any better than what you would pay online.

 

[Texasmade]

Went to a BB outlet yesterday and was intrigued to find that most of the merchandise (at least that I saw) was actual mainline stuff, not made-for-the-outlet.

When no one is buying mainline, there's no need to produce items for outlet.

 

[Southwick]

I’m wracking my memory, and I’ve tried to search this thread, and I’m coming up empty. Earlier in the thread we were discussing dress shirt manufacturers, and it was mentioned that one Chinese company makes most all of the branded shirts sold in the US. It was TAK, or TAG, or something like that. Can anyone help me out?

 

[dieworkwear]

I’m wracking my memory, and I’ve tried to search this thread, and I’m coming up empty. Earlier in the thread we were discussing dress shirt manufacturers, and it was mentioned that one Chinese company makes most all of the branded shirts sold in the US. It was TAK, or TAG, or something like that. Can anyone help me out?

TAL

 

[Viral]

I’m wracking my memory, and I’ve tried to search this thread, and I’m coming up empty. Earlier in the thread we were discussing dress shirt manufacturers, and it was mentioned that one Chinese company makes most all of the branded shirts sold in the US. It was TAK, or TAG, or something like that. Can anyone help me out?

Yes!! Big evil American corporation looking to produce goods at a low cost and sell at a higher price….,isn’t it something? These guys should be jail!!!