I just found this thread. Cloak has been my favorite brand for the past several seasons. I have WAY too much of their stuff!
Scott said:
I really didn't mean to insinuate they weren't deserving. In fact,they're one of the chosen few who are.
I agree. I was lucky to buy a lot of it and most of my Fall wardrobe this year was tinged with Cloak: that jacket you like in your first post has been my staple jacket all Fall.
Unfortunately they had some problems with fabric deliveries and it ended up not matching the pants I bought for them (I was hoping to wear them together as a funky suit from time to time), but no matter. The design quality was top notch.
AlexN said:
I just called to order this jacket, and they were out of my size.
Man, they had a few of them left during the recent sample sale too! That leather jacket were possibly the best item I got from them this past season: it's buttery soft, has TONS of details, and fits so slim, I had to order a size up from my normal Small (I wear a 46 - 48 jacket). It's been my buy of the season. I cannot say enough good things about that leather jacket. It looked nondescript on the racks and I passed it over twice when I gave them my orders, but once I tried it on, it was a definite sale. None of the other jackets seemed necessary at that point...although I DID invest in a couple more. I was going to get their tuxedo as well, but they never produced it and the sample was availabe in my size, but I ended up buying a beautiful black YSL suit at a consignment store. Which, I, uh, have yet to wear.
If you see Cloak's sweaters anywhere, you should consider those as well - they had great knits this past season, and I'm quite happy with them.