The whole Black Fleece collection is up at BB.

[edmorel]

this has probably been posted but I've lost track as the Thom Browne threads get so out of control that after awhile I bail. Anyway, some very nice pieces, some very marsupialed ones. Some prices are in quite in line with comps, some could get him (BB) admitted to Bellevue. Overall, I think BB will be pleased with this experiment and will do well but there will be some stuff left over for their annual 25-30% off sales (the $700 wool knickers come to mind).

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/blackf...en_viewall.tem


Ok, lets start the next 15 page TB/BF thread!

 

[chorse123]

The outerwear is the best part of the collection, I think. Pricing is still silly.

 

[JBZ]

Maybe I'm missing it, but the size chart doesn't seem to translate to the Black Fleece items yet. Generally, I agree with Ed; some good pieces and some bad pieces. Unfortunately, IMHO, the models look uncomfortable in the layout. The clothing just looks too tight to my eye. I know this is the the Thom Browne aesthetic to a certain extent, and I don't want to fire the first shot in another TB war. However, I've seen plenty of pictures of ivy clothing from the 50's and 60's, and it just looked like it fit better than what these models are wearing.

That said, though I'd like to try them on first, I'd definitely consider a couple of the oxford shirts, provided that they were included in the next BB F&F sale. I am a bit put off by the inexact sizing given the price.

 

[RJman]

I like the cape, although I couldn't pull it off, and Sator should book a passage on the next ocean liner to NY to get those swallowtail coats. The shawl-collar cashmere sweater is nice too.

With the prices as high as they are, I don't know if they'll sell. However, as a designer range for getting people interested in Brooks Brothers, I think they'll succeed.

 

[vaclava krishna]

Do you think next , Thom Brown will, design for Target ?

 

[gdl203]

Some cool stuff but pricing is absolutely ridiculous. I guess there could be enough idiots with too much money to make this work

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by JBZ

Maybe I'm missing it, but the size chart doesn't seem to translate to the Black Fleece items yet.
There is a BB size chart under each item's pic when you get to the full item description page

 

[nerdykarim]

I wonder if the $800 longwings are made by Alden

(I like it, though. Unfortunately, I can only afford the OCBD's)

 

[chorse123]

Originally Posted by RJman

The shawl-collar cashmere sweater is nice too.

The sweaters look okay, and are somewhat reasonably priced relative to everything else, but that loop thing would annoy the hell out of me.

 

[JBZ]

Originally Posted by gdl203

There is a BB size chart under each item's pic when you get to the full item description page

I see it now. Thanks (duh).

 

[southgate house]

the shoes are made in the USA. wonder who does them.

my favorite is the khaki macintosh with the plaid cashmere lining.

 

[JBZ]

Originally Posted by gdl203

but pricing is absolutely ridiculous

The cotton twill trousers that one model is wearing are $800.

 

[edmorel]

The Chesterfield is nice but I just picked up a bunch of Canali chesterfields to sell at about 1/5 of the BF price.


The black leather briefcase is only $3500, though, not a bad deal.

 

[dave]

I think it all looks pretty great. too bad the astronomical pricing pretty much rules me out save for the shirts.


until it goes on sale that is.

 

[Get Smart]

Brooks Bros thinks I am an XS. I'm shrinking before my own eyes