Mister Freedom Denim Peacoat

[majormajor]

I've never really been into Peacoats, but as a Denim freak, I really like this one from Mister Freedom

 

[Highwaymanman]

For foul weather outerwear denim is a non starter unless it's been oiled or something else to make it a bit more waterproof. I'd want a thick old lining too, sheepskin maybe.

It's very nice looking denim I'll admit.

 

[majormajor]

From another site, here's a pic showing the fit:

 

[OneEyeMan]

Very cool Major!
I've never seen a Pea Coat in Denim.
For someone like me, who happens to own and love an old wool one, I can see buying
a denim one also for warmer weather.
Lenny

 

[majormajor]

All I need to do now is score one on ebay!!

 

[Alistar79]

That's a great looking coat

 

[majormajor]

That's a great looking coat

Hi Alistar.

What we need is a Mr Freedom shop in Leeds!

 

[Alistar79]

Hi Alistar.

What we need is a Mr Freedom shop in Leeds!

Leeds used to be great for clothes i haven't been through in a few years now.
I think the last time i was there the corn exchange was just sitting there empty.

 

[majormajor]

Leeds used to be great for clothes i haven't been through in a few years now.
I think the last time i was there the corn exchange was just sitting there empty.

That's a shame. Last time I was there (maybe 2003) it was bustling.

 

[Blackadder]

How about this RRL on sale?
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/fresta7/item/rrl039/

 

[majormajor]

How about this RRL on sale?
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/fresta7/item/rrl039/

Link not working for me.

 

[Sloan1874]

Try this: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/fresta7/item/rrl039/?siteID=je6NUbpObpQ-74AicIrASbUT9ZtZ529M1w

Like the collar, not so keen on the leather cuffing.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Looks more like a french canadienne.

 

[Ishmael]

Pretty slick.

http://www.misterfreedom.com/?p=3654

 

[majormajor]

Ralph Lauren have got this one in the sale....

http://www.ralphlauren.co.uk/product/index.jsp?productId=8438641&cp=4320611.4906311.4906471&ab=ln_holding_apparel_<b>jacketsouterwear</b>

edit: Can't get that to show as a link. Copy & paste it into a new window and it works

 

[Blackadder]

Pretty slick.

http://www.misterfreedom.com/?p=3654

From the new 2013 collection?

 

[Ishmael]

Yep. If you click on the link there is a nice narrative description.

 

[majormajor]

Mister Freedom make brilliant stuff, but unless you live near a store, getting the stuff is not easy. In the UK, it is nigh on impossible.

It seems remarkable that a US company can actually come up with a website almost as inpenetrable as the Japanese ones they are competing with.

But then, using Wordpress to run a commerce site is just wierd.

And yes, I do know that they ship internationally, but I should not have to email, just to find out stock levels. If it was a one-man show, I could understand that. But aren't they supposed to be a proper business??

Rant over:eeek::eusa_doh:

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

but I should not have to email, just to find out stock levels.

[huh] Ok, I did never shop at their place but as far as I know they make really limited editions and often use deadstock fabric. So if they would use a normal webshop and people would order something but get the item in another color there would be complaints too.

My girlfriend runs a small business too so I can see these things from another perspective.
An email is not so much work and you have direct contact to the vendor.

 

[majormajor]

[huh] Ok, I did never shop at their place but as far as I know they make really limited editions and often use deadstock fabric. So if they would use a normal webshop and people would order something but get the item in another color there would be complaints too.

My girlfriend runs a small business too so I can see these things from another perspective.
An email is not so much work and you have direct contact to the vendor.

Rising Sun are a very similar business model, selling to the same idiosyncratic market,and even living in the same State.

But they have a proper web site that works. Go figure