Thom Browne and Black Fleece in San Francisco

rogerm · Mar 5, 2010

I received an invitation yesterday for a Thom Browne event in a new Black Fleece store. Seems there's a new standing Black Fleece store in the Fillmore. Anyone know much about this? Seems like they are signing Thom Browne to a long term deal.

JayJay · Mar 5, 2010

Originally Posted by rogerm

I received an invitation yesterday for a Thom Browne event in a new Black Fleece store. Seems there's a new standing Black Fleece store in the Fillmore. Anyone know much about this? Seems like they are signing Thom Browne to a long term deal.
I'm surprised about the Thom Browne event because I was given the impression by folks at BB last fall that while the brand would continue with BB, he wouldn't. They suggested that a different designer was being selected.

sfo423 · Mar 18, 2010

I read this in the paper the other day about the new store on Fillmore:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...BU921CF76B.DTL

Then, I went to the website to take a look at the product;

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatS...Section_Id=717

Not my cup of tea. Closed quarters, skinny lapels, (too) short of jacket, yada, yada, yada.

I do like the slim/tailored fit and excess sleeve/cuff though. That's about it.

It will be interesting to see if this line sells.

maomao1980 · Mar 18, 2010

While it is not something I can wear as the skinny lapel will amplify my already broad chest, I do like the look, especially that solid navy "classic suit". Are BBBF cheaper now?

gomestar · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by maomao1980

Are BBBF cheaper now?

suites are nearly half the price now compared to their release a few years ago. The quality, however, has decreased with the price.

JayJay · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by gomestar

suites are nearly half the price now compared to their release a few years ago. The quality, however, has decreased with the price.
+100

WhateverYouLike · Mar 18, 2010

The silhouette looks rather unfortunate to my eyes. The shoulders on the 2007s were much more elegant...

JayJay · Mar 18, 2010

Originally Posted by WhateverYouLike

The silhouette looks rather unfortunate to my eyes. The shoulders on the 2007s were much more elegant...
I also thought 2007 was the best year for BBBF, and that fall 2007- spring 2009 were better only in that the jackets were longer. However, fall 2009 saw a significant decline and spring 2010 was definitely the worst for BBBF, IMO.

LabelKing · Mar 18, 2010

I was in the NYC store with yfyf and they had a rather fetching man's full-length fur coat for sale.

maomao1980 · Mar 19, 2010

Originally Posted by JayJay

I also thought 2007 was the best year for BBBF, and that fall 2007- spring 2009 were better only in that the jackets were longer. However, fall 2009 saw a significant decline and spring 2010 was definitely the worst for BBBF, IMO.

Wasn't F/W2007 the first season for BBBF. It is a line I really wanted to like but is simply not suitable for my built...

southgate house · Mar 19, 2010

I'm in SF and am happy to see the store here. Although the quality of the suits may have gone downhill, the design of the clothes is pretty great, esp the long and short sleeve dress shirts, and the shoes. The SF store is larger than the NYC store and it looks great overall. I hope that it's successful.

JayJay · Mar 19, 2010

Originally Posted by maomao1980

Wasn't F/W2007 the first season for BBBF.
Yes. Lots of nice items for that season.

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