Black Fleece: Thom Browne for Brooks Brothers

[Deleted member 7575]

It's good, a bit barrel chested looking, but I suppose that's part of the effect.

There's quite a bit of handwork in those details, I think that's the culprit responsible for the high prices. I can't see myself wearing a suit on a daily basis, but I do like the trousers, they're very 10's and 20's, very Italian too in some ways.

Is there a collection due for S/S 08?

 

[ETROsexualJ]

Yes, I believe Thom's contract was for 2 years/4 collections.

 

[Deleted member 7575]

I'm looking forward to it.

 

[aybaybay]

the trousers look amazing. the jacket could be better but it still looks nice.

 

[Casius]

Had to bump this...

..So I finally got the chance to check out the line in person, albeit missing some pieces here and there. And I must say, everything is just impeccable; From the construction to the fit to the materials, they got it all right.
Definitely will be going back for a few things...and if all goes well, a suit. But gotta get the Xmas shopping done first.

 

[ETROsexualJ]

Might as well wait Cas, after Christmas it will be on sale.

 

[ETROsexualJ]

Also, if you get a suit you need to get the Church's black long wings like me.

 

[Casius]

I definitely plan on waiting till after Xmas and I'm definitely going to spring for some Churchs. I liked the Black Fleece chukka boot (I saw the pebble) but the shoes didn't really do it for me in the pebble leather and like you said, I think I can find some Churchs for a much better price.

 

[Casius]

So anyone have any idea when the new SS08 line is going to be shown for Black Fleece? I'm eagerly awaiting it's arrival but I have yet to see anything...

 

[aybaybay]

hey cas ya need to get on aim more often. how's new york? when are you leaving?

are the collars on the black fleece shirts as big as they look? i like the kauluspaitoja steelo but i've been thinking of just going all klub kollar...

 

[ETROsexualJ]

Is he speaking English?

Cas I'm not sure when it is. It's not on that traditional of a schedule; but, I would imagine the stuff will be shown in or around NY Fashion Week in Feb for an April delivery.

 

[Casius]

Ah ok, that would make sense. I just have a feeling the Spring items are going to be fantastic.

...Maybe some seersucker, plaid shirts, white oxford shoes...hmmm...

 

[Deleted member 7575]

Is he speaking English?

Cas I'm not sure when it is. It's not on that traditional of a schedule; but, I would imagine the stuff will be shown in or around NY Fashion Week in Feb for an April delivery.

I know American stores like to get their deliveries in extra early but April seems a bit late, no? Maybe my perception is skewed because spring deliveries are already starting to arrive in some stores.

 

[ETROsexualJ]

But Brooks Brothers is not on a schedule like Barneys, Saks and Neiman Marcus. They aren't used to having fashion week or runway shows to deliver around. They have a pretty constant flow and huge assortment of their own merchandise that they bring in over the year.
The Black Fleece fall stuff was released fairly late in the year (Sept) when designer F/W stuff had already been out for a while.
I would't be suprised if they show the stuff in Feb with all the fashion week buzz and have it delivered in the actual spring season around end of March-April.