Unknown Non-Japanese Brands

[julian-wolf]

^ That was just being discussed in the Unknown Japanese Brands thread a few days ago

[generic_guy]

Thank you for explaining that nicely instead of mocking my stupidity 

I thought I was in that thread but now see my mistake, glad it isn't just me who thought it was weird.

[julian-wolf]

Same thing’s happened to me, in the past (or maybe the other way around)

Too hard to keep track, especially when one or the other thread gets pushed to the second page…

[Double 0 Soul]

29 minutes ago, generic_guy said:

Thank you for explaining that nicely instead of mocking my stupidity 

You're not under seige so don't feel you're walking on deadly ground, he thinks he's above the law which is why some members are out for justice...

[Maynard Friedman]

[dennnnnnnnn]

On 9/22/2020 at 9:02 PM, cheapmuthafukr said:

Any more info on these? Google came up with nothing, I’d buy them because the patch is cool

[Thanks_M8]

https://brut-clothing.com/brut-denim/
For those of you interested. Parisian vintage store Brut put out a jeans model, made in paris from italian denim. Seems to be stf aswell, but they only sell one wash, it seems. Price is reduced in the preorder. Fit looks like a 60s/70s model, similar to the superstitch LR-01.

[Duke Mantee]

Fat Boy Clothing - designed, sewed and dyed individually by hand, made in France by one person with only an old single needle sewing machine ...

Edited April 24, 2021 by Duke Mantee

[Maynard Friedman]

Interesting French brand - Brut denim project - a French vintage clothing shop in Paris making their own jeans using old machinery and Italian denim. Further details and ordering here

There's other interesting items on their site too.

Edited October 11, 2021 by Maynard Friedman

[Thanks_M8]

^unsanforized candiani denim afaik

[MJF9]

9 hours ago, Maynard Friedman said:

Interesting French brand - Brut denim project - a French vintage clothing shop in Paris making their own jeans using old machinery and Italian denim. Further details and ordering here

There's other interesting items on their site too.

Good shout Maynard.  Brut started out doing pure vintage and have since branched out.  I bought some deadstock Vietnam sunglasses from them a few years back (my lenses are green tho rather than blue) and some military chinos (were bigger sized than advertised though).  I kept a pair of sunnies and sold one on here. They're cool and easy to slip into a pocket.

Edited October 11, 2021 by MJF9

[Maynard Friedman]

They did some great aftershave too, the ‘Enry Cooper collab was totally knockout!

[MJF9]

Sorry... you can't unsee this!!!

Edited October 11, 2021 by MJF9

[Maynard Friedman]

Imagine the update - Brut 2021 with Tyson Fury and Jack Grealish ‘fooling around’ in the shower… 

[MJF9]

Haha the height difference would need some managing 

[JMS]

Not unknown, but didn't know where else to post. Does anyone know why Private White VC's prices have gone up 50-60% in the last few years? I enjoy their stuff and have some of their knitwear which is superb. Higher labor costs in the UK to blame? 

[Duke Mantee]

On 11/3/2021 at 1:12 AM, JMS said:

Not unknown, but didn't know where else to post. Does anyone know why Private White VC's prices have gone up 50-60% in the last few years? I enjoy their stuff and have some of their knitwear which is superb. Higher labor costs in the UK to blame? 

Profiteering more likely

Re. The knitwear - something I see a LOT with these brands is ‘handmade in Scotland’ … so if you have a look at Scottish sites selling (the same) handmade stuff, you’ll get it for about one third to one half of the luxury label brand

Edited November 6, 2021 by Duke Mantee

[JMS]

@Duke Mantee Thanks for your insight!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

On 11/3/2021 at 5:20 AM, Duke Mantee said:

Profiteering more likely

Re. The knitwear - something I see a LOT with these brands is ‘handmade in Scotland’ … so if you have a look a Scottish sites selling (the same) handmade stuff, you’ll get it for about one third to one half of the luxury label brand

You have a good example?

[Duke Mantee]

1 hour ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

You have a good example?

Yes … 

[Duke Mantee]

Ok, here’s one:

William Lockie Shawl Neck £235 … being sold on A. Hume’s website (I can’t find it on Lockie’s own site anymore)

Drakes £425 … might be a Lockie knit, might not be - I know where my money is on that bet

[lee porter]

Hi duke do you know anywhere that sells harleys of Scotland Shetlands? 

[Duke Mantee]

10 hours ago, lee porter said:

Hi duke do you know anywhere that sells harleys of Scotland Shetlands? 

There’s dozens of places mate - google them - but Bosie and Dicks have fairly good selections

[indigoeagle]

1 hour ago, Duke Mantee said:

There’s dozens of places mate - google them - but Bosie and Dicks have fairly good selections

 

Which Shetland sweater makers would you recommend? Harleys and William Lockie?
Any others?

Edited November 8, 2021 by indigoeagle

[Duke Mantee]

1 hour ago, indigoeagle said:

 

Which Shetland sweater makers would you recommend? Harleys and William Lockie?
Any others?

Nearly any that does hand knit is a good bet - I’d get one of these before the likes of Harley or Lockie 

[Maynard Friedman]

These look pretty good too for a very fair price.

[indigoeagle]

Great

They look good.

Which ones are on the lighter side?
 

[Duke Mantee]

The Kellister from Anderson’s and the Beauly that Maynard gave you the link for are lighter weight (they look like standard 2-ply) - the Chunky from Anderson’s is a heavier weight (I’m not sure if that’s a double-knit, or extra ply or what … but you could always ask them)

[aho]

Montana Jeans coming soon…

[Broark]

Saw those this morning and was going to post them! Although technically shouldn’t they be in the unknown Japanese brand thread?